India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Onion Availability and Kharif Onion Scenario The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably, with higher Kharif acreage, favorable crop conditions, robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies supporting the market. The improving supply position is already translating into a broad-based moderation in onion prices across mandis and major consumer markets. Fresh Kharif onion arrivals have co...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An ancient metal-casting tradition takes centre stage in a collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh, bringing together the state's rich tribal heritage, devotional traditions and contemporary cultural identity. At the heart of the collection is Dhokra, the traditional lost-wax metal-casting craft having a history of more than 4,000 years in India. Several Dhokra works showcase the distinctive character and versatility of the tra...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on October 07, 2026, set to be conducted off Paradip on October 08, 2026. The exercise will witness the participation and observation of 32 delegates from 30 foreign friendly nations. Addressing the gathering, RRM welcomed the representatives of international organisations and friendly foreign countries and appreciated their p...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry. The revised SOP provides for a detailed and simplified procedure for allotment and utilisation of MoD proof ranges and laboratory testing facilities, along with requisite formats. The key features of the revised SOP are as follows: The revise...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: FSS-1, the first of the Fleet Support Ships, under construction at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, was launched on 06 Oct 2026. In keeping with the Naval traditions, Smt Laila Swaminathan, President NWWA (Navy Welfare & Wellness Association), launched the ship in the presence of the Chief Guest, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. The event also marked the keel laying of FSS-5, the fifth of the Fleet Support Ships,...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A three-day regional training programme for Zoo Keepers of zoos in Central India commenced today at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal. Organized jointly by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and IIFM from 7th - 9th October, 2026, the programme aims to strengthen the professional capacities of zoo keepers in captive animal care, behaviour, facility operations, and conservation education. One of the functions of t...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav addressing the plenary discussion on COP31 priorities at the UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji today, called for greater focus on closing gaps in understanding, fulfilling existing climate commitments and accelerating implementation of the Paris Agreement. He is leading the Indian Delegation at the UNFCCC's Pre-COP31 meeting being co-hosted by Australia, F...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Particulars Day 1 Day 2 Number of plots 243 216 Auction Date October 12, 2026 October 16, 2026 Auction Timing 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Last date for Registration & EMD October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EMD Rs.2 lakh per plot Rs.2 lakh per plot The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, c...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The fourth UK-India Financial Markets Dialogue (FMD) took place on 29th September 2026 in London. The Dialogue was led by senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and HM Treasury, with participation from Indian and UK financial services regulatory authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the International Financial Services Centres Authority...
India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, organised a Jan Samvad at Malana village in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, on October 6, 2026, as part of its Preventive Outreach under Yuva Raksha initiatives and efforts towards fulfilling CBN's mandate to promoting alternative development in illicit cannabis cultivation affected areas as per India's National Narcotic Drugs a...