India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today conducted a high-level review of the current status of the agriculture sector and preparations for the upcoming Kharif season, directing the Agriculture Secretary and concerned senior officials to ensure all necessary arrangements are made well in advance to safeguard farmers' interests. The meeting extensively discussed we...
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India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CHAIRMAN: Hon'ble Members, with the conclusion of the 270th  Session of the Rajya Sabha, we mark the end of the Budget Session of Parliament. I am deeply appreciative of your valuable perspectives that enriched the discussions in the House. Among the three sessions of the Parliament, the Budget Session holds the place of primacy. It is not only the longest of all three sessions but also the most consequential in sh...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha has appointed Dr. K. S. Somashekhar as Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat with effect from April 18, 2026. A 1993 entrant to the Secretariat, he has held several key positions, including Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Director, with extensive experience in parliamentary interpretation, administration, and committee work. He has also served in senior capacities in the Government of Ka...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Seventh Session of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha, which commenced on 28 January, 2026, concluded today. On this occasion, Shri Birla informed the House that 31 sittings were held during the Session which lasted for around 151 hours 42 minutes. The productivity of the House during the Session was 93 percent, informed Shri Birla. The  Hon'ble President of India addressed Members of both the Houses of Parliament on 28 January,...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addressing the nation on a highly critical issue concerning the mothers, sisters, and daughters of India, the Prime Minister expressed his profound sorrow over the stalling of women's progress. He noted that despite the government's utmost and sincere efforts, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Amendment failed to pass, effectively crushing the legitimate dreams of the female population. "I deeply apologize to all the mothers and si...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address to the Nation. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "महिला आरक्षण का विरोध करके विपक्षी दलों ने संविधान...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will undertake an official visit to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from April 19 to 20, 2026. This will be the first bilateral visit by the Vice President of India to Sri Lanka. During the visit, the Vice President will call on the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka. He will also meet the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a...
India, April 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the inauguration of the Rajatha Jayanti (Silver Jubilee) celebrations of Balagokulam Delhi-NCR at Thyagaraj Stadium, INA, New Delhi, today. Speaking about contemporary challenges, the Vice President noted that in a rapidly changing world, children face numerous distractions and value-based dilemmas. In this context, he emphasised that institutions like Balagokulam a...
IMPHAL, India, April 20 -- Manipur High Court issued the following order on March 20: No one appeared on behalf of the petitioner. Mrs. L. Monomala, learned GA appearing for the respondents seeks 3 weeks' time for filing counter affidavit. Prayer is allowed. List these cases again on 21.05.2026. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....