India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over demise of former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. "Deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and former Prime Minister of Kenya, Mr. Raila Odinga. He was a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India. I had the privilege of knowing him closely since my days as Chief Minister of Gujarat and our association continued over the years", Shri Mod...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited applications for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 - one of the most prestigious national platforms that recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership in energy efficiency and conservation. The awards will be presented on 14th December 2025, observed as National Energy Conservation Day, during a grand cere...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) today held a knowledge session under Chairmanship of Secretary, MSME on "Building Cyber Resilience Towards a Cyber Jagrit Bharat" in hybrid mode, as part of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The knowledge session covered various aspects relating to emerging digital threats, financial frauds and redressal mechanisms. Over 1,500 stakeholders participated ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology inaugurated the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition-2025, Asia's largest and the world's second-largest railway exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The Union Minister announced plans to develop dedicated passenger corridors, engineered for maximum speeds of up to 350 kmph with an operat...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by NSO, MoSPI is the primary source of data on activity participation and employment unemployment condition of the population. The PLFS survey methodology has been modified from January 2025 to provide monthly and quarterly estimates of labour force indicators for the country. Monthly results of PLFS are released in the form of Monthly Bulletins. It presents estimates of key labour...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 17-year-old boy was tortured in police custody at the Gandhigram Police Station in Rajkot district of Gujarat on 1st September, 2025. Reportedly, the incident came to light on 6th October, 2025 after a video of the torture surfaced on social media. The Commission has observed that the contents of the media report, if true, rai...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet today in Udaipur. The landmark event, held from October 14-15, brought together Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories to chart a collective course for transforming India's tourism landscape. The meeting served as a pivotal platform to advance the Prime Minister's vision of "One State: One Global Destination...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Minority Affairs convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Waqf property data uploads on the UMEED Central Portal, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and digital governance in the management of Waqf properties. Held at Kavaratti Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, the meeting witnessed active participation from the Lakshadweep Waqf Board, along with senior representatives from ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A social media post has made misleading claims regarding recent reforms and provisions under the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). The post distorts facts related to withdrawal rules, eligibility conditions, and access to members' provident fund balances, creating confusion among subscribers. It is clarified that the claims being circulated are factually incorrect and grossly misleading. The EPFO plays a crucial role ...
India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization - International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO-IRCH) is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 14th to 16th October 2025. The event brings together global regulatory authorities and experts to strengthen international cooperation and harmonisation in the regulation of herbal medicines. India made a significant contribution to the meeting, with an active del...