India-New Zealand FTA to Enter into Force from 20 October 2026

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a defining step forward for trade and economic partnership, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, is going to enter into force on 20th October 2026. The FTA was signed on 27th April 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Hon. Todd McClay. Today, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and Ne...


PROVISIONAL ESTIMATES OF INDEX OF CORE INDUSTRIES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026, AND FINAL INDEX FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026 WITH BASE YEAR 2022-23

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Natural Gas Crude Oil Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Iron Ore Overall Index Weight 5.596 3.841 7.43 22.572 2.731 17.584 4.41 30.932 4.905 100.00 Aug-25 93.3 104.6 98.2 105.7 114.9 135.9 109.6 119.4 91.1 113.7 Sep-25 91.5 100.7 93.3 99.0 109.5 133.0 110.1 115.2 91.5 109.6 Oct-25 104.1 103.9 96.6 108.9 117.5 131.7 115.4 104.4 115.7 111.0 Nov-2...


Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia to convene Investors' Meet in Bengaluru along with Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav to attract Investment for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, is organising an Investors' Meet in Bengaluru, under the leadership of Union Minister of Communications and Develop...


Department of Telecommunications Cautions Citizens against fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecom identifiers, or tampering with IMEI numbers

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Madhya Pradesh (MP) LSA, has taken firm action against fraudulent SIM issuance. Recent cybercrime investigations have brought to light some ...


Gujarat's Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Achievements Features in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 showcases a diverse collection of mementos from Gujarat, reflecting the state's rich cultural heritage, traditional arts and crafts, architectural legacy, textiles and contemporary achievements. The collection brings together distinctive representations of Gujarat's cultural identity, highlighting its enduring traditions alongside its contributions to modern India. Gujarat's Rich ...


INDIA- MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES AT PITHORAGARH

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 18th edition of the India - Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, an annual platoon-level exercise conducted alternately in India and Mongolia, commenced today at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled from 21 September to 03 October 2026. The last edition of the exercise was conducted at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in May-June 2025. The Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces...


MoD inks Rs 586 crore contract to procure Auxiliary Power Units for T-72 & T-90 Tanks

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for T-72 and T-90 Tanks at a cost of Rs 586 crore. The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on September 21, 2026. The APU is an alternate source for generation of electric power for fire control system, firing circuit, gun stabilisation sy...


INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS SAHYADRI AND KULISH ARRIVE AT SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES FOR ADMM-PLUS JCA

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 Sep 2026 to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). The ADMM-Plus JCA brings together maritime forces from ASEAN Member States and eight Plus countries for professional and operational engagements aimed at enhancing interoperability, fosterin...


Union Environment Minister inaugurates WWF Global Conservation Conference at Jaipur (Rajasthan)

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today inaugurated the Global Conservation Conference of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at Jaipur. Dignitaries present during the inauguration ceremony included Additional Director General (Wildlife), MoEFCC, Shri Ramesh Pandey; Head of Forest Force and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Government of Rajasthan, Shri Arijit Banerjee; Chief Co...


Central Bureau of Narcotics and Brahma Kumaris sign MoU to strengthen preventive drug awareness, youth empowerment and community outreach

India, Sept. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on September 18, 2026, to strengthen preventive drug awareness, youth empowerment and community outreach for promoting a healthy and substance-free society. The initiative is in furtherance of the vision o...