Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Interacts with Participants of Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on 22nd April virtually interacted with students of Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The programme was attended by Secretary, Sanjay Jaju, Joint Secretary Niraj Kumar among other dignitaries. As part of the programme, the Union...


11th Joint Defence Committee meeting between India & Egypt held in Cairo

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) held productive discussions towards enhancing bilateral defence cooperation during its 11th meeting in Cairo from April 20 to 22, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and included senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces. The Egyptian delegation was headed by senior officials of the Defe...


EMERGENCY LANDING FACILITY (ELF) ACTIVATION AT SULTANPUR ON PURVANCHAL EXPRESSWAY

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Air Force activated 'Emergency Landing Facility' (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur District on 22 Apr 26, both by day and night, showcasing its operational capability to bolster its defence readiness. UP State Minister for Panchayati Raj and Minority Welfare Shri Om Prakash Rajbhar, Air Mshl B Manikantan, AOC-in-C, CAC, and other officials were present to witness the IAF aircraft undertake ...


Co-develop and co-produce with India in niche tech for secured national interests and global stability & resilience: Raksha Mantri to German industry captains in Munich

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has invited the German industry to co-develop and co-produce with India, particularly in the field of niche technologies, as he underscored the need to forge partnerships based on reliability & shared interests, terming them as indispensable in the current shifts in geopolitical alignments, disruptions in supply chains, rapid technological transformations, and increasing global uncertainties. Shri ...


Defence Secretary Inaugurates the Robotic Orthopaedic System and Maternity Operation Theatre at Cantonment General Hospital, Delhi

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Secretary, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated the Robotic Orthopaedic System and Maternity Operation Theatre at Cantonment General Hospital, Delhi Cantt in the presence of Director General, Defence Estates, Smt. Shobha Gupta and other distinguished guests, on April 23, 2026. The facilities will aid to advanced healthcare services for the residents of the Cantonment and neighbouring municipal areas. Speaking on the occasi...


RRM Highlights Vital Role of Naval Civilians at Naval Civilian Function 2026 in Delhi

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth attended the Naval Civilian Function conducted by the Indian Navy on April 23, 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event was organised to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of Naval Civilians towards enhancing the operational preparedness and overall effectiveness of the Indian Navy. Addressing the gathering, RRM lauded Naval Civilians as the 'Neenv ka Pathar' of the In...


Government Strengthens MSP Procurement in Chhattisgarh; Launches First-Ever Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar under Atmanirbhar Mission

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has significantly expanded procurement operations under the PM-AASHA scheme, with the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) playing a central role in Chhattisgarh, while also launching Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission. In a major devel...


BSNL Annual Results FY 2025-26 Reviewed

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The annual results of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for FY 2025-26 were reviewed at the Strategic Review and Planning Meet (SRPM) held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and attended by Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary (Telecommunications) Shri Amit Agarwal, senior officials from the D...


Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Shri Jitin Prasada Concludes Official Visit to the Czech Republic to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Cooperation

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, concluded his official visit to the Czech Republic from 22-23 April 2026. The visit was held at the invitation of the Government of the Czech Republic, reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening strategic and economic engagement with key European partners, while deepening bilateral trade, investment, and innovation linkages with the Czech Republic. During th...


Bharat Coking Coal Limited Introduces PI Relaxation and Cash Discount Scheme for Power Sector Consumers in Q1 FY 2026-27

India, April 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has announced a scheme providing relaxation in Performance Incentive (PI) and offering Cash Discount to power sector consumers for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 (April-June 2026). The scheme shall be applicable to all eligible power sector consumers covered under Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA), including those under the Flexi-Linkage scheme. The incentives will be linked to actual coa...