Daily ministry and department announcements, explained.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has released details of its scholarship programmes for disadvantaged communities over the past twelve years. The Department is backing educational access for Scheduled Castes, Other…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced Kerala’s EcoSense Scholarships, a student-focused waste management programme operating under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The scheme has awarded nearly 46,000 scholarships to…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced plans to modernise the 1033 National Highway Helpline by adding artificial intelligence, real-time location tracking and automated emergency response systems. The National Highways…
India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, is visiting Bhutan for three days starting 14 September 2026. The trip focuses on electoral cooperation between the two countries and marks participation in Bhutan’s…
The Ministry of Ayush is positioning Ayurveda as a growing force in global healthcare, moving beyond its traditional margins into mainstream medical conversations. The announcement comes as India marks the 11th Ayurveda…
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the start of formal negotiations to expand its existing trade agreement with MERCOSUR, the South American trade bloc. The announcement was made jointly by…
Scientists at a government research institute have discovered an unusual way heat moves through a crystal material, opening possibilities for converting industrial waste heat into electricity. The Ministry of Science and Technology…
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed the First Additional Protocol to the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement, which permits the use of electronic Certificates of Origin in trade between India and…
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh met with representatives of postal employee organisations on 14 September 2026 to discuss the transformation of India Post and various employment-related concerns. The meeting highlighted how India…
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has highlighted how the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) is helping researchers overcome financial hurdles in pursuing doctoral studies. The case of Midhila…
