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September 19, 2026 11:49 AM

PM Modi Inaugurates NGT Conference on Environment, Climate Challenges in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference is being held on September 19 and 20 and brings together environmental experts, members of the judiciary, senior government officials and representatives of various environmental institutions from India and abroad. The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice ...

August 17, 2026 8:10 PM

Technology-driven pension services improve efficiency, save resources: Jitendra Singh

Technology-driven pension services have improved efficiency while reducing manpower and financial costs, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday, stressing the need to use technology and pensioners’ feedback to make the system simpler and more responsive. Addressing the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards Ceremony, 2026 and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, Singh said retiring and retired government employees...

April 14, 2026 11:27 AM

India Set for Major Decision on Women’s Reservation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Nari Shakti Vandan programme at Vigyan Bhawan, stating that India is on the verge of taking a major decision dedicated to women’s empowerment. Describing the moment as historic, the Prime Minister said Parliament is set to create a new chapter that aligns with long-standing aspirations for greater representation of women in legislative bodies. He stressed that social justice must go beyond a slogan and become part of governance and work c...

March 1, 2026 3:24 PM

Science-policy convergence key to translating research into real-world impact: Experts at National Science Day 2026

Leading scientists and policymakers on Saturday underscored the need for stronger science–policy convergence to efficiently translate research outcomes into real-world applications, aligning India’s scientific ecosystem with the vision of Viksit Bharat. Chairing the National Science Day Lectures at the National Science Day Celebration–2026 held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. Ajay K. Sood said that scientific advancement must be...

December 5, 2025 2:31 PM

President Murmu to confer Handicrafts Awards on December 9

The Textiles Ministry will present the Handicrafts Awards for the years 2023 and 2024 on December 9, during the National Handicrafts Week observed annually from December 8 to 14, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards, which honour outstanding master craftspersons from across the country, are being held as part of National Handicrafts Week. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the awards as the Chief Guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will preside over the event, while Minister ...

November 10, 2025 11:10 AM

Amit Shah to inaugurate ‘CoopKumbh 2025’ in New Delhi today

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate Cooperative Kumbh 2025 (CoopKumbh 2025) - an international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector - at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Monday. The two-day event, themed “Digitizing Dreams - Empowering Communities,” aims to strengthen the cooperative framework for financial inclusion and promote innovation in the cooperative banking landscape. The conference is being organized by the National Federation of Urba...

October 8, 2025 9:11 PM

MoHUA observes World Habitat Day 2025 on theme ‘Urban Solutions to Crisis’

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Wednesday observed World Habitat Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Urban Solutions to Crisis.” The event underscored the need for cities to become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable while responding effectively to challenges such as climate change, migration, and rapid urbanisation. The event was graced by Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, as the Guest of Honour. Also presen...

October 7, 2025 5:01 PM

Defence and security a collective responsibility, says Rajnath Singh; calls on states to boost defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised that defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation, urging states and union territories to become active partners in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on “Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, he said, “Strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or governm...

October 7, 2025 3:02 PM

Wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, AI and autonomous systems: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, with future conflicts being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, drones, quantum computing, and directed-energy weapons. He urged innovators and startups to pioneer cutting-edge defence technologies and make India a global leader in innovation. “The battlefield has changed. The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Dro...

March 6, 2025 2:51 PM

Empowerment to Inclusivity: India’s International Women’s Day celebrations to focus on nation-building

This year’s International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, will center on the theme "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment," with a focus on building an inclusive future, particularly for adolescents and the younger generation. The celebrations also coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic blueprint adopted in 1995 by 189 governments to advance women’s rights globally. India has made significant strides i...