New Delhi, September 10: Small Hydro Power has a distinctive role in India’s clean energy transition, said Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power while addressing the Curtain Raiser Programme for the dedicated Small Hydro Power (SHP) session at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 held today in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, he said that Small Hydro Power can contribute to energy security, decentralised generation, employment and socio-economic development in remote areas. Shri Naik said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s clean energy journey…
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New Delhi, September 10: The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, is organising a National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) in Mumbai on 11–12 September 2026, under the chairmanship of Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports. The Conference will be attended by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Labour Ministers and senior officials from States/UTs, Chairpersons and Secretaries of BOCW Welfare Boards and senior officers from Central and State…
New Delhi, September 10: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised a national workshop on ‘Leveraging Latest Technologies in Assessment of Forest and Tree Resources’ in New Delhi today. The inaugural session was presided over by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Union MoS (EFCC), Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Workshop brought together State Forest Departments, scientific institutions, scientists, technology experts and other stakeholders to explore technology-led approaches for strengthening assessment, monitoring and management of forest and tree resources. It witnessed three technical sessions…
New Delhi, September 10: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili Community in New Delhi. During the meeting, Shri Modi fondly recalled the late Aga Khan IV, father of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, and his enduring contributions to development efforts. The Prime Minister discussed ways to further strengthen the partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network in key areas, including healthcare, agriculture, rural development, youth empowerment and women empowerment. In a post on X, Shri Modi said; Happy to meet His Highness Prince Rahim…
New Delhi, September 10: As part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment, INS Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 09 Sep 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy. The ship and her crew were warmly welcomed by personnel of the Royal Malaysian Navy and officials from the High Commission of India in Malaysia. Exercise Samudra Laksamana comprises of professional engagements in harbour and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements. These activities will provide opportunities for personnel of both navies to exchange professional experiences, enhance interoperability and…
New Delhi, September 10: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Chennai Branch Office, seized 803.99 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery during an enforcement search and seizure operation at a jewellery shop in Ambattur, Chennai, on September 1, 2026. The action was carried out under Section 28 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, after non-hallmarked gold jewellery was found displayed for commercial sale. The seized jewellery included 175 mangalsutras (thalis) weighing 671.50 grams, 12 children’s bangles weighing 25.02 grams, 40 earrings weighing 86.14 grams and 10 pendants weighing 21.33 grams. The BIS enforcement team found the jewellery in different designs and categories being offered for…
When it comes to digital transformation, there is one common assumption claiming that universal rules can be applied to any industry. However, our experience in the automotive aftermarket industry shows that an independent garage is not a scaled-down car dealer. There are unique characteristics particular to it, which should be considered by anyone who wants to launch a digital transformation project there. Most enterprise software is designed around assumptions such as: All processes can be codified and followed Responsibilities are well-defined Adoption can be mandated Employees can be constantly trained to meet new demand Data can be structured The reality…
New Delhi, September 10: Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, participated in a fireside chat on “From Regulation to Transformation: Building India’s Next-Generation Reform Architecture” at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, a conversation spanning India’s regulatory journey, the need for balance between innovation and oversight in fintech, and the institutional changes needed to sustain growth to achieve the Viksit Bharat vision. Reflecting on the reforms of the past decade, Shri Gauba noted that measures such as the Goods and Services Tax, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and a liberalized foreign investment regime had reshaped the economy and opened up sectors…
New Delhi, September 10: The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), launched a collaboration with Saylor University, USA to integrate Saylor’s digital learning resources into the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform. Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, attended as Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the partnership. The event took place at the MeitY, New Delhi. Through this integration, learners on the NDU platform will gain access to a wider range of quality, self-paced and globally relevant online courses and learning resources offered by Saylor University. The initiative is expected to…
New Delhi, September 10: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, organised a workshop at Maharashtra Mantralaya in collaboration with the Language Department, Government of Maharashtra, to explore the potential of multilingual and voice-enabled Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strengthening access to digital services, government information and citizen-facing applications in preferred languages. The engagement focused on the role of Language AI in enabling more inclusive, accessible and citizen-centric digital governance, particularly by bringing language technologies closer to citizens in Marathi and other Indian languages. The discussions…
