Indian Coast Guard Busts International Oil Smuggling Racket through Coordinated Sea-Air Operation

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully busted an international oil smuggling racket through a meticulously planned sea-air coordinated operation on 05-06 February 2026. The operation dismantled an intricate network involved in the illicit transfer of large volumes of oil and oil-based cargo originating from conflict-ridden regions. On 05 February 2026, three suspect vessels were intercepted by Indian Coast Guard ships approximat...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER EXPRESSES ANGUISH OVER DECLINE IN DIGNITY AND DECORUM IN LEGISLATURES

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today expressed anguish over decline of dignity and decorum in legislatures. Emphasising the need to preserve the sanctity of legislative institutions, Shri Birla stated that maintaining the dignity and decorum of the House is a fundamental responsibility of every public representative. The Legislature, he said, is a vital institution of democracy, and its dignity must be respected and preserved at al...


Andhra Pradesh along with other Coastal States to Lead India's Blue Economy Mission: Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today stated that Andhra Pradesh, along with other coastal states, will emerge as the torchbearer of India's Blue Economy transformation. Referring to the Prime Minister's repeated emphasis from the Red Fort on making the Blue Economy a national prior...


Union Environment Minister chairs 'Conference of Chief Wildlife Wardens of Tiger Range States and Field Directors of Tiger Reserves' in Alwar, Rajasthan

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Saturday called for a review of all policy decisions taken in the 28 meetings of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) held so far, to identify decisions that have become outdated, those that could not be implemented and those that have been fully executed. The initiative, he highlighted, would help Tiger Conservation policy to adapt with the...


UNITED STATES-INDIA JOINT STATEMENT

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The United States of America (United States) and India are pleased to announce that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade (Interim Agreement). Today's framework reaffirms the countries' commitment to the broader U.S.-India Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) negotiations, launched by President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2025, which ...


Prime Minister received by Prime Minister of Malaysia on arrival in Kuala Lumpur

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is visiting Malaysia on 7-8 February 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This is the third visit of Prime Minister to Malaysia since 2015. In a special gesture, Prime Minister on his arrival in Kuala Lumpur was warmly received by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim along with Malaysian Minister of Human Resources Dato' Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and...


Vice-President Highlights Prime Minister's Address to Indian Diaspora in Kuala Lumpur and Welcomes Announcement of Thiruvalluvar Centre

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today highlighted the address delivered by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In a social media post, the Vice-President noted that the Prime Minister underscored the deep historical and cultural bonds between India and Malaysia and emphasized the vital role of the Indian diaspora as a living bridge between the two nations. ...


Launch of nationwide pulses revolution from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh under the chairmanship of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new chapter in India's pulses policy and farmer-centric agricultural discourse began today from the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP) in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. The nationwide pulses revolution was launched under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting held here brought together ...


Prime Minister welcomes framework for Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States, calls it a boost to 'Make in India' and Employment

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today welcomed the agreement on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States, terming it great news for both nations. The Prime Minister thanked Donald Trump for his personal commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries and said the framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of the India-US partnership. The Prime Minister noted that th...


India AI Impact Summit to Unite Nations, Innovators and Citizens for Inclusive, Responsible and Resilient AI

India, Feb. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Students can explore future career paths. Professionals can understand reskilling opportunities. Farmers can learn how AI can support crop planning, weather insights and more. Startups can access networks, policy insights and global collaboration. Researchers and academicians can engage with cutting-edge AI work. Policymakers and institutions can co-create responsible AI frameworks. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futur...