INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES FIRST PORT CALL OF LOKAYAN 26, STRENGTHENING INDIA-OMAN MARITIME TIES

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, on 05 Feb 2026. The visit marked a key milestone in the ship's ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic voyage, Lokayan 26, aimed at showcasing India's rich maritime heritage and the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family) across the globe. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini interacted w...


English rendering of Prime Minister's address during delegation level talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: My friend, Prime Minister, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you. The way my delegation and I were welcomed, and the manner in which you presented the essence of Malaysian life in just a few hours-going beyond traditions and organizing everything so beautifully, will remain etched in my memory forever. For this, I express my deepest appreciation. I have truly experienced what friendship means, its heights and depths, and I am profo...


CBDT seeks stakeholders' inputs on proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms related to Income Tax Act, 2025

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Income-tax Act, 2025 received the assent of the President in August 2025. The Act will come into effect from 1st April 2026. Before final notification of the Income Tax Rules and Forms, to encourage wider stakeholder participation, the proposed Income Tax Rules and Forms have been uploaded on the official website: www.incometaxindia.gov.in. The corresponding Income-tax Rules and related Forms have been prepared after broad-base...


Central Water Commission to Organise One-Day Stakeholders' Workshop on Flood Forecasting and Flood Management DPRs in New Delhi tomorrow

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Water Commission (CWC), under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India is organising One-Day Stakeholders' Workshop on Flood Forecasting Services and Guidelines for Preparation and Appraisal of Flood Management DPRs on 9th February 2026(10am to 5.30pm) at the Auditorium, CWC Library Building, R K Puram, New Delhi. Secretary, Department of Water Reso...


Forced Landing of M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy PVT LTD training aircraft near Belgavi Airport

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy, Cessna 172 aircraft, VT-EUC while operating a cross country flight on sector "Kalaburagi to Belagavi" was involved in forced landing in an open field near Vijayapura today due to suspected fuel starvation experienced by the aircraft. The site of forced landing is 50 to 70 km. from Belagavi Airport. There were 02 persons on board i.e., a Flight Instructor and a trainee pilot. Both the occupants of...


Prime Minister's meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia. He met with Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO of PETRONAS; Tan Sri Dato' Seri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, Founder of Berjaya Corporation Berhad; Dato' Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad; and Dato Pua Khein Seng, Founder of Phison Electronics. Prime Minister appreciated the growin...


Development of Tourism in Assam

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scheme/ S. No. Name of the Project/ Experience Circuit/ Destination Year of sanction Amount sanctioned Swadesh Darshan (SD) 1 Development of Manas- Probitora- Nameri- Kaziranga- Dibru- Saikhowa Wildlife Circuit 2015-16 94.68 2. Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar Heritage Circuit 2016-17 90.98 SD2.0 3. Kokrajhar Wetland Experience Kokrajhar 2023-24 26.68 4. Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate Jorhat ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addresses the national conclave on the book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens' in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed the national conclave organized in Raipur, Chhattisgarh today on the book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', published by 'Bharat Prakashan' of the weekly magazine Organizer. On this occasion, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, and several other dignitaries were present. Shri Amit Shah said that Orga...


The India-US trade deal is historic and will give new heights and momentum to the Indian economy: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, described the recent trade deal between India and the United States as "historic and unprecedented". He stated that this agreement will prove to be one that imparts new momentum and reaches new heights for the Indian economy. The trade deal is not merely a commercial a...


Prime Minister holds official talks with Prime Minister of Malaysia

India, Feb. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was today received by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Perdana Putra complex and accorded a ceremonial welcome. Thereafter, the Leaders met in restricted and delegation-level formats at Seri Perdana, the official residence of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The leaders held wide-ranging discussions and agreed to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnershi...