India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a 100% increase in financial assistance for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their dependents under schemes implemented by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through Kendriya Sainik Board. The approved enhancements are as follows: The revised rates take effect for applications submitted from November 01, 2025 onwards, with an annual financial implication of approximately Rs 257 crore to be...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid tribute to former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. In his post on 'X' Shri Amit Shah said, "Remembering Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his jayanti. A scientific genius, Kalam Ji elevated our nation's prowess in science, defence and technological innovations to unprecedented heights with his unwavering patriotism and the principle of India First....
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Navi Mumbai, 15 September 2025 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, marked an extraordinary chapter in its history with the inauguration of newly constructed academic buildings and the convocation ceremony for its graduating cohort. Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, inaugurated the new Academic Buildings I, II, III and the Multi-Purpose Hall at the Kharghar campus. The oc...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expressed condolences over the passing of Ravi Naik, Agriculture Minister of Goa and former Chief Minister. In a post on X platform, Shri Amit Shah said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Ravi Naik Ji, agriculture minister of Goa and former chief minister. He will be remembered for service to the people through several decades and his contributions to uplifting the f...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The corridors of the Department of Legal Affairs have been buzzing with renewed energy this October, as Special Campaign 5.0 moves beyond files and forms to transform the everyday workspaces of offices across India. Launched on 2nd October 2025, the Implementation Phase of the campaign runs till 31st October 2025, carrying forward the Government's vision of ensuring saturation of Swachhata across all Ministries and Departments. Ev...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Enhancing 'Ease of Commuting', the FASTag Annual Pass has received an overwhelming response from the National Highway users and has crossed the landmark figure of twenty-five lakh users with around 5.67 crore transactions recorded in the last two months across the country. Launched on 15th August 2025, the FASTag Annual Pass provides a seamless and economical travel option to the National Highway users and is applicable on about 1,...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Statistical Commission (NSC) held an interactive session with the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 14 October 2025 at Yojna Bhawan, Lucknow, to have an overview of the State's statistical system. The interaction focused on improving the quality, timeliness and methodological consistency of official statistics and ensuring a transparent and robust estimation process for the State's Gross Domestic Product (GSDP). The inte...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A bilateral meeting was held between Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India and Ministry of Industry and Minerals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Indian side was led by Ms. Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. The Saudi delegation was led by H.E Eng. Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Minerals. Saudi Arabia ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. The jump was executed by the test jumpers of the Indian Air Force showcasing the efficiency, reliability, and advanced design of the indigenous system. This achievement makes the MCPS the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of de...