New Delhi, September 22: To streamline institutional initiatives and maximize on-ground impact during the nationwide “Swachhata Hi Seva” (SHS) Campaign 2026 (being observed from September 17 to October 2, 2026), a comprehensive review and sensitization meeting was convened on September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM under the chairmanship of the Senior Economic Advisor, Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Government of India, Shri Kuntal Sensarma. The meeting witnessed wide institutional participation from key stakeholders across the sector, including officers of the Department of Fertilizers, representatives from the Fertilizer Industry Coordination Committee (FICC), and senior management executives, plant heads and designated Swachhata Nodal…
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New Delhi, September 22: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, through its Economic Inclusion Division (EID), is strengthening entrepreneurship, livelihood generation and rehabilitation support for marginalised communities. Its major initiatives include the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC), the Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes and the comprehensive rehabilitation component for persons engaged in begging under the Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise Scheme. Deputy Director General, Economic Inclusion Division (EID), in the Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Ms Pratima Gupta informed that under the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC) with a total…
New Delhi, September 22: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Home Minister launched Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against narcotic substances and laid the foundation stone of new zonal complexes of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Lucknow and Dehradun. During the event, the best-performing ANTF of States and UTs were also honoured. In addition, the Union Home Minister launched the newly designed website of the NCB. In the two-day conference organised by…
There is something different about watching an actor step away from the screen and sit across from readers with a book carrying her name. The photographs are familiar, but the exchange is not. At a book signing, there is no character to hide behind. There are only the author, the pages and the people who have chosen to read them. That is the space Preeti Mallapurkar has been entering since the June launch of her debut novel, Love At Last Swipe. The launch has now moved into bookstores across the country where the novel is meeting readers more personally. Mallapurkar,…
New Delhi, September 22: To strengthen inter-agency coordination and expedite infrastructure development, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a simplified and time-bound framework for granting approvals for National Highway, canal and pipeline crossings across the State of Gujarat. The MoU aims to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, facilitate faster approvals and ensure seamless execution of National Highway and Irrigation infrastructure projects. The MoU was signed by Regional Officer-Gandhinagar, NHAI and Chief Engineer (QC, Tech. & CPC), SSNNL in presence of Directors from SSNNL and other officials at…
New Delhi, September 22: The 9th Molecular Virology Meeting (MVM 2026) concluded on 18th September 2026 at BRIC–National Institute of Immunology (BRIC–NII), New Delhi, bringing together around 200 clinicians, researchers and students from across India to discuss emerging questions in viral biology and the translation of virology research into vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics and public-health capabilities. Initiated in 2009, the Molecular Virology Meeting has grown into an annual forum for the Indian virology community, bringing together researchers working across the continuum from molecular mechanisms of viral infection and host–virus interactions to viral pathogenesis, immunity, evolution and immune evasion, epidemiology, clinical virology…
New Delhi, September 22: European Parliament Committee delegation on Industry, Research & Energy (ITRE), led by Angelika Winzig and Austria, Raffaele Stancanelli, today called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh and held a wide range discussion, with focus on effective implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deeper cooperation with the European Union in science, technology, research and, critical and emerging technologies. The Minister said the India-EU strategic partnership offers significant opportunities for closer collaboration in…
New Delhi, September 22: The bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2026′ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 22 September 2026. The exercise served as a vital platform for enhancing interoperability and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two Air Forces. The IAF deployed a mix of aircraft, including Su-30 MKI, Rafale, and indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. The JASDF participated with the F-2A fighter aircraft. During the joint training spanning 14 days, IAF and JASDF engaged in wide range of advanced flying missions encompassing within…
New Delhi, September 22: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event, being organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from September 22 to 26, is centred on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.” Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, centred on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management.” Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil, MoS Shri V. Somanna & Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, senior officials, delegates and…
New Delhi, September 22: The Meeting was co-chaired by HE Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and HE Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General. Discussions focused on oil market stability, energy security and the importance of adequate and timely investment across the oil industry. Both parties reviewed the short-, medium- and long-term outlooks, underscoring India’s crucial role in global economic expansion and energy demand growth. In his remarks, HE Hardeep Singh Puri underlined that India and OPEC share a naturally complementary and mutually beneficial relationship and thanked Secretary General for his contribution in strengthening this partnership.…
