New Delhi, September 30: The Second Edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 Sep 2026, with the participation of Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish, along with maritime forces from ASEAN Member States. Conducted under the theme “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea”, the exercise brings together maritime forces from India and ASEAN countries for professional, operational and social engagements aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability. The exercise commenced with the Opening Ceremony, wherein His Excellency Shri Harsh Kumar Jain, Ambassador of India to the Philippines, graced the occasion as the…
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New Delhi, September 30: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, will launch the auction of offshore mineral blocks tomorrow, marking an important step towards unlocking India’s offshore mineral potential and strengthening the country’s long-term mineral resource security. Offshore mineral resources are important in the context of technological advancement, clean energy transition and resilient supply chains. Minerals such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and rare earth elements are important inputs for electric mobility, renewable energy systems, advanced electronics and strategic industries. Development of domestic offshore mineral resources can therefore contribute to India’s objectives of self-reliance, resource security and sustainable economic…
New Delhi, September 30: Setting a high benchmark for operational efficiency and environmental stewardship, Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a premier subsidiary of Coal India Limited having coal mining operations in West Bengal and Jharkhand, has successfully wrapped up the preparatory phase of the nationwide Special Campaign 6. With a resolute focus on institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness), minimising administrative pendency and modernising governance, ECL has finalised comprehensive targets across all its mining areas, workshops and headquarters. Laying the Groundwork for Cleanliness and Space Reclamation As part of the preparatory phase blueprint, ECL identified 30 key operational sites spanning its expansive command areas…
New Delhi, September 30: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of Centenary celebration of Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi, on September 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the culmination of a year-long commemoration celebrating the rich legacy of the Military Nursing Service. Addressing the gathering, RRM acknowledged the exemplary service, professionalism and selfless dedication of the MNS officers and highlighted the vital role played by them in supporting the Armed Forces Medical Services and the nation during war, natural calamity and peace times. Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, appreciated…
New Delhi, September 30: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is gearing up to undertake Special Campaign 6.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters has been organised annually since 2021 with the objective of institutionalising Swachhata, reducing pendency, strengthening record management, promoting responsible disposal of e-waste and ensuring optimum utilisation of office space across Government offices. Special Campaign 6.0 will place particular emphasis on “Effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste”. The campaign is being undertaken in two phases, with the Preparatory Phase from 15th to 30th…
New Delhi, September 30: In an international collaboration that includes researchers from India, the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment telescope (CHIME telescope) has made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion and dark energy. The CHIME interferometric radio telescope in Canada was built to map the distribution of hydrogen gas in the early universe, allowing astronomers to calculate its expansion and thus investigate dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the universe to expand faster over time.…
New Delhi, September 30: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has commenced the Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6.0 from 15th to 30th September 2026, focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata, minimizing pendency, improving record management and enhancing efficiency in Government offices. Building on the previous year’s focus on scientific management of e-waste, this year’s campaign emphasizes effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste in accordance with MoEFCC guidelines and the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. C-MET, an autonomous society under MeitY, is undertaking the scientific management of e-waste generated by MeitY in accordance with the prescribed procedures. As part of…
New Delhi, September 30: The Sub-Committee on Safeguarding & Enforcement of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) convened its 26th meeting on 29.09.2026 under the Chairmanship of Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, CAQM. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the status of preparedness, enforcement and compliance measures being undertaken by the concerned NCR State Governments/ GNCTD and implementing agencies for targeted abatement of air pollution across the National Capital Region (NCR). During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on sector-specific measures and implementation of various statutory directions issued by the Commission. The Sub-committee took stock of the…
New Delhi, September 30: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, United States of America, to attend the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. He was received by , Consul General, Consulate General of India, Chicago, Dr. M. Anand Prakash, upon his arrival. Shri Piyush Goyal interacted with CEOs and senior executives of prominent U.S. manufacturing and technology companies of the United States (U.S.) at a business roundtable hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). NAM represents a substantial share of leading U.S. manufacturing companies, contributing significantly to the U.S. manufacturing GDP of around $3 trillion.…
New Delhi, September 30: To strengthen quality control and adherence to the highest quality standards during construction of National Highway projects, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is undertaking special quality inspections of 17 under construction National Highway projects, whose bid value was lower than the estimated project cost by over 15 percent. The inspections are in addition to NHAI’s regular quality checks and are aimed at identifying any quality-related issues at an early stage so that corrective action can be taken on time. The first round of inspections is scheduled to be completed by December 2026. NHAI will re-inspect…
