DRI seizes over 125,000 kg foreign-origin smuggled areca nuts and 41,000 kg poppy seeds worth around Rs. 20.31 crore in Assam and Mizoram in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling; four arrested

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has seized 1,25,680 kg of foreign-origin areca nuts and 41,697 kg foreign-origin poppy seeds, collectively valued at approximately Rs. 20.31 crore, in two intelligence-led operations in Mizoram and Assam. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the transportation of the smuggled poppy seeds. On 23-24.09.26, in a...


"Ek ped maa k naam" Campaign Held at AQCS Campus under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the leadership of Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon'ble MoS, DAHD, organized "एक पेड़ मां के नाम" campaign under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, at Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) campus, New Delhi on 25.09.2026. During the campaign...


Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda inaugurates Arogya Manthan 2026, marking eight years of AB PM-JAY and five years of ABDM

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri J.P. Nadda, today inaugurated Aarogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and five y ears of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Organised by the National Health Authority (NHA), the event brought together senior government officials, healthcare providers...


Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel addresses 71st Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS New Delhi

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel addressed the 71st Foundation Day celebrations of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, as the Chief Guest today. The celebrations marked over seven decades of AIIMS' contributions to healthcare, medical education, research and innovation. Addressing the gathering, Smt. Anupriya Patel said that "since its...


Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies Strengthen Preparations for Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and Autonomous Bodies (ABs), has commenced the preparatory phase of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters 6 (SCDPM 6). This year, the campaign places special emphasis on "Effective Collection, Segregation and Disposal of E-Waste", along with cleanliness, reduction of pendency and better workplace management. During the ...


ICAT Marks 20 Years of Excellence with PM e-Drive Dialogue with the industry and Launch of Agri Machinery Test Facility

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, celebrated a landmark milestone today 20 years of service to India's automotive industry, with a high-profile event attended by senior dignitaries, industry leaders, and media representatives. The occasion was graced by, Hon'ble Union Cabinet Minister of Heavy Industry and Steel Shri H. D. Kumarswamy, Hon'ble Minister of State for Heavy Industry and Steel Shri B...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) in Greater Noida. On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath and many other dignitaries were present. In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that today is a very important day. He said that 12 years ago, on 25...


9th India International Water Week 2026 Concludes with Focus on Climate-Resilient Water Management and Sustainable Water Services

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the Valedictory Ceremony chaired by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil. Held from September 22-25 under the theme "Climate Resilient Water Management", the deliberations brought together policymakers, government officials, international organisations, development partners, researchers, academia, industry, water-sector p...


CGTMSE Guarantee Cover Goes Live on TReDS to Strengthen MSME Working Capital Access

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Union Budget Announcement to provide credit guarantee cover on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has rolled out provisioning of credit guarantees on invoice discounting of Micro and Small Enterprises. The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Portal of the Ministry of MSME has now been integrated with the TReDS...


The Ministry of Minority Affairs strengthens its infrastructure, entrepreneurship and monitoring drive through partnerships with strategic institutions at IISc Bangalore on September 25, 2026

India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, entered into a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent academic, research and innovation institutions at IISc Bengaluru on 25 September 2026, in the presence of Dr. Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs and other senior officials of the Ministry and institutions. Through these, the Ministry has made significant strides in strengthening th...