India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Wellness is not mere absence of disease"; the focus now has to be on preventive healthcare and physical and mental well-being, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, at the Health & Wellness Summit 2026. He said that over the last decade, India has increasingly moved towards a...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's journey towards building a new generation of indigenous and reusable space transportation systems has received a significant boost with the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, signing an agreement with M/s Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, Chennai, Tamil Nadu for Rs.200 crore financial support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The project...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Astronomers have discovered a possible mechanism by which the black holes at the hearts of galaxies could be influencing the humongous, faint reservoir of gas surrounding their host galaxies, ultimately shaping the fates of galaxies. When one thinks of a galaxy, one imagines dust and stars sparkling within beautiful spirals. But beyond the galactic disk's edge lies a diffuse, ghostly envelope spreading out as far as 10-20 times t...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Astronomers tracked some of the blazars with the highest energy radiations revealing new clues about the sources of X-ray emission in these energetic objects. This can help in the study of extreme physical conditions around these astronomical objects and also provide insights into how active galaxies are powered. Blazars are among the most energetic objects in the Universe. They are active galaxies powered by Super Massive Black...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's growing participation of women across diverse vocational and technical skills is finding expression on the global stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with 14 young women representing Team India across a wide spectrum of skill categories. The women competitors are part of India's 70-member contingent competing across 63 skills at the 48th WorldSkills Competition being held in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2026. Significan...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organised a special awareness session titled Swachhata se Sabhyata in collaboration with the Brahma Kumaris at the Ministry's Manan Conference Room, in the National Capital here today. The session was held as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, being observed across the country from September 17 to October 2 with a focus on Jan...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For 25 years, Ms Komaragiri Ankamma has worked as a waste picker in Guntur, earning a modest income while supporting her family. Assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) has helped her improve her livelihood and build greater financial security. Ms. Ankamma, 45, is a member of the Scheduled Tribe community. She began accompanying her parents in waste-picking work as a child because her family could not afford her educat...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Narayan Dewasi assumed charge today as a Member of the Governing Body of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC). The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has appointed him for a tenure of three years from the date of joining or until further orders, whichever is earlier. On assuming charge, Shri Dewasi expressed gr...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sandeep (name changed), 33, grew up in a supportive family in Assam. After studying through Class 9, he moved to Guwahati to stay with his aunt and seek work. He learned to drive and began earning a living, but substance use, which began under peer influence, gradually developed into dependency. His health, work and relationships suffered. Much of his income went towards substance use, leaving him under financial strain and incre...
India, Sept. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Swachhata campaign aligned with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to transform cleanliness into a sustained, people-led movement, the Senior citizens residing at the SAIDS (Social Action for Integrated Development Services) Old Age Home located in Adilabad, Telangana, actively participated in a cleanliness and sanitation campaign. This distinctive initiative reaffirmed the spirit of Jan...