India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian scientists have discovered oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients of southern India. India carries one of the world's heaviest burdens of oral cancer with alarmingly high rates witnessed among women in certain regions, especially in southern and northeast India, due to the widespread habit of chewing tobacco-infused betel quid, gutka, and related products. While the disease is widely studied in men, oral...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: According to a new study 25 out of 39 Community & Rural Development (C&RD) Blocks in Meghalaya fall under the high or very high climate vulnerability categories. The Climate Change Programme under CEST Division of the Department of Science and Technology has established State Climate Change Cells (SCCCs) in 30 States/UTs of the country for better coherence on climate actions between Centre and States, and among States. The Meghala...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in its aerospace and aviation ecosystem, powered by indigenous technologies, industry partnerships, and a whole-of-government approach. Speaking at CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru, the Minister said that the milestones achieved today reflect Prime Minis...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Legend has it that India's coffee journey began around 1600 AD when Sufi Saint Baba Budan planted seven coffee seeds brought from Mocha port in Yemen in the Baba Budan Giri hills of Chikkamangaluru, Karnataka. Initially grown as a garden crop, coffee cultivation gradually expanded, leading to the establishment of commercial plantations in the 18th century. Since then, Indian coffee has evolved into a thriving industry...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The four-day international programme featuring the APEDA Buyer-Seller Meet, 1st Northeast India Organic Week, and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit (28 November - 1 December 2025) was formally inaugurated today at Courtyard by Marriott, Shillong. Organised by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with MEGNOLIA, APEDA, IFOAM-Organics Asia, and assisted by NERAMAC, the eve...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat flagged off the inaugural special train of the new Jaisalmer-Delhi (Shakur Basti) rail service from Jaisalmer station today. In view of public sentiment, Shri Vaishnaw announced that the Jaisalmer-Delhi (Shakur Basti) Express will be named S...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the third built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 Nov 2025 at MDL, Mumbai, marking a major milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms, designed to address current and future challenges in the maritime domain. Taragiri is a rei...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, an initiative celebrating the civilisational links and timeless bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, enters its fourth edition from 02 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi. The first train of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 began its journey from Kanyakumari today (29th November 2025) with 45 delegates. It will be joined by 86 delegates at Tiruchirappalli and 87 delegates from Chennai, bringing the total in thi...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library (PMML)-a premier national institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of all Prime Ministers of India since Independence-has taken a major step forward in expanding access to its vast archival resources. PMML houses one of the world's largest collections of rare archival materials, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisation...
India, Nov. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A grand Passing out Parade (POP) was conducted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 29 Nov 2025. A Total 232 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 39th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 40th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 41th Naval Orientation Course (Regular and Coast Guard) and the 42nd Naval Orientation Course (Friendly Foreign Country), passed out with flying co...