Election Commission
The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Nationalist Congress Party, headed by Shri Brijmohan Shrivastav. This interaction is part of ongoing discussions with various political parties to strengthen the electoral process. Over the past 150 days,
Farmers
Farmers from across India expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decisive actions in trade agreements, particularly against foreign pressure. Leaders from various farmer organizations praised Modi's leadership and the government's commitment to protecting farmers' interests. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized
ISLRTC
The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) inaugurated a 15-day RPL – Certification in ISL Interpretation (CISLI) training program for CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) and SODA (Siblings of Deaf Adults) in New Delhi. The program aims to recognize and certify existing ISL skills, with 18 candidates participating. Officials
International Olympiad
In a video message for the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Prime Minister welcomed over 300 participants from 64 countries to India. He highlighted India's rich history in astronomy, its significant contributions to global science projects, and its commitment to nurturing scientific curiosity among youth.
SHRESTH
The Union Health Ministry has launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH), a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing state drug regulatory systems in India. This data-driven framework will assess and improve the performance of state drug regulatory authorities, ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines. The SHRESTH Index
UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has signed a five-year research and development agreement with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) to improve the robustness, security, and reliability of Aadhaar operations. The collaboration will focus on areas such as biometric liveness detection, fraud detection, and matching algorithms, aiming to leverage
International Olympiad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a video message at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, welcoming over 300 participants from 64 countries. He emphasized India's commitment to scientific curiosity, innovation, and international collaboration, highlighting significant achievements in space science, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the establishment
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who extended warm greetings on India's upcoming 79th Independence Day. The leaders discussed progress in bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, health, and technology, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between India
India-UK CETA
The Ministry of Mines hosted a webinar discussing the benefits of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for the Indian mineral sector, particularly focusing on the aluminium industry. Key speakers emphasized the importance of understanding UK market demands and fostering R&D collaborations. Over 230 industry participants
Bilateral Meeting
On August 12, 2025, India's Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth met with Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, in New Delhi. They discussed enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on counter-terrorism training, maritime cooperation, and joint research and development. The Indian defence
Independence Day
In preparation for Independence Day Celebrations (IDC) 2025, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) organized an educational and cultural excursion for 30 students from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The initiative aims to provide students with firsthand experience of the IDC celebrations in New Delhi, allowing them to interact with
Skill Development
The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing skill development schemes under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to empower rural poor youth, particularly women. The DeenDayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) focuses on providing employable skills to youth aged 15-35, with a significant emphasis on social