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CARA Strengthens Regional Collaboration for Adoption of Children with Special Needs at Western Zone Consultative Workshop in Pune
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, successfully organised its Fourth Regional Consultative Workshop for the Western Zone in Pune, Maharashtra today ( 03 September 2026). The workshop was organised in...
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Reviews Progress of PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA; Announces Key Initiatives for Strengthening Tribal Development
Smt. Ranjana Chopra, Secy, MoTA reviews Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ schemes such as DAJGUA and PM JANMAN on 3rd September 2026 with a focus on strengthening delivery mechanisms, improving convergence, accelerating fund utilisation and addressing implementation bottlenecks across states and ...
Bharat Tex Trade Federation and Première Vision SA Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen India-France Textile and Fashion Collaboration
The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles, and sourcing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd September, 2026 at the Premiere Vision (Paris) exhibition to establish a m...
India’s Steel Sector Continues Positive Growth Trend in Apr–Aug 2026
1. Steel Production & Prices 1a. Production Overview (in Mt) Production Aug 2026 Aug 2025 YoY % Apr-Aug 2026 Apr-Aug 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.1 14.1 -0.1 70.3 69.0 1.8 Hot Metal 8.0 8.1 -1.1 40.0 39.2 1.9 Finished Steel 13.5 13.4 0.3 68.1 65.6 3.8 1b. Producer wise Production (Apr-Au...
Occupational Safety Training under NAMASTE Scheme Inaugurated in West Bengal: First Batch Begins for Sanitation Workers of Durgapur Municipal Corporation
The Occupational Safety Training Programme under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme was inaugurated in West Bengal, with the first batch commencing for sanitation workers of the Durgapur Municipal Corporation. The programme was organised under the NAMASTE Sch...
National Pledge Against Drug Abuse To Commemorate The 6th Anniversary Of The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse has been scheduled this month to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the Nodal Ministry that aims to mobilise 10 Crore+ citizens through both physical and online part...
From Alcohol Dependence to a New Beginning: Raihan's Journey towards Recovery, Employment and Self-Reliance
Raihan (name changed), a 29-year-old resident of Agra district in Uttar Pradesh, faced serious personal, social and economic challenges due to alcohol dependence. Educated up to the high-school level and unemployed, he struggled with low self-esteem, emotional distress and uncertainty about his f...
Sarbananda Sonowal Charts Course for Zero-Emission Shipping Corridors, Pushes Ports to Fast-Track Green Fuel Readiness
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, visited The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram today and reviewed a series of green shipping initiatives, positioning the sector’s decarbonisation as a priority area for his mini...
Tiny molecular switch enables nature-inspired biomaterials for self-powered healthcare
A simple yet powerful molecular strategy to create highly efficient piezoelectric biomaterials using peptides—the natural building blocks of proteins could help develop implantable medical devices that power itself using body movements such as heartbeat, breathing, or walking Piezoelectric ...
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh holds joint Round table with StartUps and Investors; Launches BIO-NIVESH to Catalyse Investment and Scale-Up of Biotechnology Innovations in India
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a joint round table with StartUps and Investors, and also launched BIO-NIVE...
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews SHG-Bank Linkages, Lays Out Credit Roadmap for Women Entrepreneurs
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting in Mumbai on Thursday to review Self-Help Group-bank linkages and individual enterprise financing under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoo...
NHAI Announces Winners of the ‘Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026’
In order to encourage and promote healthy plantation practices along the National Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) instituted the ‘Green Highways Excellence Awards’ to recognize best practices in National Highway landscaping & plantation management. The winner...
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Flag Off New Train Service From CSMT, Mumbai to Sawantwadi Road
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal; Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries, flagged off the inaugural service of the new train between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CS...
Ashwini Vaishnaw Gives Directions for Improvement of Railway Safety, Technical and Maintenance-related Deficiencies
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a detailed safety review meeting at Rail Bhawan. The meeting was attended by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board; Members of the Railway Board, General Managers of Zonal Railways, Director Generals (DGs) and Division...
NTPC Electron Quiz 2026–27 to be Held in Mumbai on September 17
Mumbai, 3 September 2026 NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has invited students pursuing Engineering and Management programmes to participate in the Mumbai Regional Round of NTPC Electron Quiz 2026–27. The quiz is a national-level initiative aimed at encou...
Ministry of Law and Justice Celebrates National Sports Day 2026 with Two Day Sports Meet
Marking National Sports Day 2026 and carrying forward the spirit of the Fit India Movement , the Legislative Department and the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice , jointly organised a two day sports meet on 1 and 2 September 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi . The celebr...
EPFO urges eligible establishments to settle long-pending EPF damages disputes at substantially reduced rates under VISHWAS, 2026
The Government of India has launched VISHWAS, 2026 , a one-time settlement scheme that allows employers to close long-pending disputes by paying a sharply reduced penalty amount. The Scheme will remain open until 28 December 2026. Employers are encouraged to apply within this period, as the closi...
NFDC-NFAI and FTII to Organise Specialised Workshop on Moving Image Preservation, Archiving, Digitization and Restoration
Mumbai/Pune, 3 September 2026 The NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI), in association with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, will organise a specialised workshop on “Moving Images: Preservation, Archiving, Digitization and Restoration” from Oc...
Union Home Secretary Reviews Preparedness of Himalayan States/UT for GLOF and Snow Avalanches
Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan chaired a meeting in New Delhi today to review the preparedness of Himalayan States/UTs against the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and Snow Avalanches. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries and State Disaster Management Authorities...
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, Delhi. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, “Inaugurated the new building of the Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital in ...