Rs.1,600 Crore Approved for 41 Pharma & MedTech Innovation Projects under PRIP First Round

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the first call of the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP), 41 projects have been approved for around Rs.1,600 crore in financial assistance. The approved projects are expected to catalyse an additional Rs.3,020 crore of private investment, taking the total R&D investment across these projects to around Rs.4,620 crore. The approved portfolio spans the innovation value chain, covering novel dru...


New Discovery Track for Startups and MSMEs with Financial Assistance upto Rs.50 cr under PRIP Scheme announced

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In order to encourage discovery, development and commercialisation of new medicines and to support Start-ups and MSMEs, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, has announced a New Discovery track under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) Scheme for undertaking Pharma Innovation projects. The objective is to encourage and enable start-ups and MSMEs to venture in to high-risk innovation ecosystem for disco...


No Change of Guard Ceremony on October 3

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on October 3, 2026 at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Interacts with Indian Defence Estates Service Probationers at Uprashtrapati Bhavan

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today interacted with probationers of the Indian Defence Estates Service (2025 Batch) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, and called upon them to make the best use of the opportunity to serve the nation, with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of public responsibility. The Vice-President noted that many of them come from smaller towns, demonstrating that dedication and hard work can overcome per...


Prime Minister congratulates Sunil Kumar on winning Bronze in Men's Greco-Roman 87kg at Asian Games

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sunil Kumar on winning the Bronze medal in the Men's Greco-Roman 87kg event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister said that Sunil Kumar secured the podium with a convincing win, matching his 2022 finish. Shri Modi described the performance as a proud moment for Indian wrestling and wished Sunil Kumar continued success in bringing more laurels to the country. The Prime Mi...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with US President Donald Trump

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation today with the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Donald Trump. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engageme...


Prime Minister congratulates Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru on winning Gold in Men's Compound Team event at Asian Games

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Kushal Dalal, Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Ganesh Maniratnam Thirumuru on winning the Gold medal in the Men's Compound Team event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister said that the trio clinched the Gold after a thrilling final and lauded their superb display of accuracy and teamwork. Shri Modi extended his best wishes to the champion archers for their future endeavours. The...


PM to participate in Centenary Celebrations of UPSC on October 1 at Bharat Mandapam

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on October 1, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi at 11 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The programme will mark the culmination of year-long celebrations that commenced on October 1 last year, commemorating 100 years since the establishment of the UPSC in 1926. On the occasion, Prim...


Prime Minister congratulates Neeru and Kynan Chenai on winning Gold in Trap Mixed Team event at Asian Games 2026

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeru and Kynan Chenai on winning the Gold medal in the Trap Mixed Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Shri Modi noted that the Indian pair created an Asian Record in the Final to secure India's first-ever Asian Games Gold medal in the event. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office said; "Congratulations to Neeru and Kynan Chenai on bringing home the Gold in the Trap ...


Prime Minister congratulates Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi on winning Gold in Women's Compound Team event at Asian Games 2026

India, Sept. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi on winning the Gold medal in the Women's Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026. The Prime Minister said that their performance also equalled the World Record, making the achievement even more special. Shri Modi described the feat as a tremendous achievement for the archers and extended his best wishes to...