Bihar
The Election Commission reports that 66.16% of Enumeration Forms have been collected in Bihar as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with 15 days left for electors to submit their forms. A total of 5,22,44,956 forms have been collected out of nearly 7.90
Manuscript Heritage
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced the first-ever International Conference on 'Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage', scheduled for September 11-13, 2025, in New Delhi. This hybrid conference aims to honor India's manuscript wealth, featuring over 10 million manuscripts across various
Guru Purnima
On Guru Purnima, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated its Foundation Day with a ceremony featuring key speakers including Prof. Shashiprabha Kumar and Prof. Gopal Prasad Sharma. The event highlighted the importance of gurus in Indian culture and included the inauguration of an exhibition on Lord
Energy Partnerships
During the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri engaged in key meetings with global energy leaders to strengthen India's energy partnerships. Discussions included collaborations with Kuwait, Nigeria, Shell, BP, and OPEC to enhance India's exploration and production capabilities and ensure energy security.
Drought
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a review meeting with Andhra Pradesh officials to address challenges faced by drought-affected districts. Discussions included organic farming, the Palm Oil Mission, and the development of an Integrated Action Plan to provide sustainable solutions for farmers. A team of experts will visit
sustainability
In his address at the 19th CII-ITC Sustainability Awards, the Vice President emphasized the importance of sustainability in corporate practices, highlighting India's potential as a leader in sustainable development. He urged the private sector to embrace its role in national growth and called for a collaborative approach between
Vice President
In a recent address at the CII-ITC Sustainability Awards, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for the private sector to champion gender and caste diversity in leadership roles. He called for the industry to act as a co-architect of India's future, highlighting the importance of sustainable development
Cybersecurity
The Ministry of Electronics and IT and BITS-Pilani have signed a MoU to launch an 8-week Professional Development Program in Cybersecurity aimed at professionals across government, public sector, and industry. The program, starting on July 19, 2025, will provide training in various cybersecurity topics and is open to individuals without
Indian Railways
Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DFCCIL to implement a Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS) aimed at improving train safety. This AI/ML technology will automate the inspection of rolling stock by capturing high-resolution images and detecting anomalies in real-time, thereby reducing manual inspections and
Eastern Zonal Council
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Ranchi, Jharkhand, emphasizing the region's historical contributions and the importance of cooperative federalism. The meeting addressed various issues, including the resolution of long-pending matters related to infrastructure and public sector undertakings, and the
Fit India
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya encourages citizens to participate in the 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, featuring former WWE champion The Great Khali. The event aims to promote cycling as a lifestyle and combat obesity, with over 50,000 participants expected across 6,000+ locations in India.
Bharat 6G Alliance
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reviewed the Bharat 6G Alliance's progress, emphasizing the government's commitment to next-gen communication technologies. The Alliance aims to position India as a global leader in 6G by 2030, with a focus on indigenous technology and innovation. Presentations highlighted advancements in