Tourism growth must reach beyond popular destinations and create opportunities for local communities: Union Minister of Tourism & Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today, in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, senior officials of the Ministry and the tourism industry representatives. On this occasion, the Union Minister launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternativ...


'Mera Swasthya, Mera Garv' Activities Held at 400+ Locations Under Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan

India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 'Mera Swasthya, Mera Garv' activities, organised under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, were conducted by MY Bharat and its partner organisations at more than 400 locations across the country, witnessing the participation of over 2.5 lakh youth and citizens. The nationwide initiative focused on promoting physical and mental well-being among young people while strengthening awareness about the harmful effects of ...


PM Modi Highlights Youth-Led Momentum of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today highlighted the growing participation of young people across the country in the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, during the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. He noted that millions of young people have taken a resolve to stay away from drugs and substance abuse and are also taking responsibility for spreading awareness among others. The Prime Minister said that the 100-week...


Power from Waste

India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Gandhinagar: An Educational Campus Eliminating LPG Dependence Prayagraj: One Plant, Four Feedstocks Gwalior: A Gaushala That Became a Power Plant Bowenpally: What a Vegetable Market Can Power What Ties These Stories Together Across India, organic waste is finding a second life as fuel, electricity and valuable manure. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in October 2014, scientific management of municipal solid waste has...


Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India relies heavily on maritime trade, with most of cargo and energy supplies transported through sea routes. The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) offers marine insurance to Hull & Machinery risks in respect of vessels that are Indian flagged or are owned, managed or controlled by Indian entities or cargo vessels destined to or starting from India. It was launched in May 2026 with coverage up to Rs.13,906.50 crore (USD 1.5 b...


Production Linked Incentive Schemes have Strengthened India's Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices Manufacturing Ecosystem

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Companies such as Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, AurobindoPharma Limited, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Lupin Limited, Cipla Limited, Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited have expanded their capacities to manufacture complex generics, biosimilars, auto-immune medicines and other high value pharmaceuticals Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presents awards to winners of 3rd Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate at Shri Ram College of Commerce

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan today called upon young Indians to question, think critically and act with a strong sense of responsibility towards society and the nation. Addressing the award ceremony of the 3rd Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, the Vice-President said questioning is an essential pillar of democracy. "Without asking questions, there is no democracy...


Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today paid floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Remembering Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the Vice-President said that he was a prominent thinker and social reformer. He recalled Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's philosophy of Integral Humanism, which sought to place the individual, society and nation within a ha...


Vice-President calls for greater strategic cooperation among Global South nations to address emerging security and developmental challenges

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today called for sustained international dialogue, mutual learning and strategic cooperation to address the rapidly evolving global security and developmental challenges. Addressing the delegates of the fourth edition of the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) at Up-Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Vice-President welcomed 38 international delegates and participants from India, par...


Prime Minister congratulates Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil on winning Silver medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar, and Rudrankksh Patil on winning the Silver medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event at the Asian Games. The Prime Minister stated that their focus, precision, and composure have made the nation proud. Shri Modi further extended his best wishes to them for their upcoming endeavours. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Offic...