Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over loss of lives due to accident in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian nationals. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured. The Prime Minister stated that India's Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance to the affected individua...


DAILY BULLETIN: 3:00 PM of 17th November 2025

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) PHASE II STATEs/UTs NUMBER of BLOs/BLAs EFs DISTRIBUTED EFs DIGITISED Name Electors as on 27th Oct 2025 BLOs** Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


First General Body meeting of the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC), chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in his capacity as President of the Council

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 5 institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences have been formally brought under a single umbrella by merging five separate Societies into one single called "Earth System Sciences Council" (ESSC). Expressing satisfaction over this development, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the days of working in silos are over, this exercise is in the spirit of 'Whole of the government' approach, often reiterated by PM Na...


Union Minister of MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurates MSME, KVIC, COIR and NSSH Pavilions at the 44th India International Trade Fair today

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the MSME, KVIC and COIR Pavilions in Hall No. 6 and NSSH Pavilion in Hall No. 5 at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State in the Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Labour & Employment and Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & V...


Ministry of I&B Approves Revised Rate Structure for Government Advertisements to Strengthen Print Media Ecosystem

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%. The media rates for print media per sq.cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to Rs. 59.68, an increase of 26%. The Government has also agreed to the recommendations of the Committee relating to premium rates to be offered for colour advertisements, preferential positioning. Central Bureau of C...


Auction for Sale (re-issue) of (i) "6.01% Government Security 2030"(ii) "7.09% Government Security 2074

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) "6.01% Government Security 2030" for a notified amount of Rs.18,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method and (ii) "7.09% Government Security 2074" for a notified amount of Rs.12,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.2,000 ...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivers the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture organised by The Indian Express in New Delhi today. Shri Modi remarked that today we have gathered to honour a distinguished personality who elevated the power of democracy, journalism, expression, and public movements in India. He highlighted that Shri Ramnath Goenka, as a visionary, an institution builder, a nationalist, and a media leader, established t...


India Showcases World's Largest Digital Inclusion Drive at WTDC-25; Union MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Calls for Global Digital Solidarity

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Presenting India's vision for a sustainable, secure and inclusive global digital future, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, addressed the High-Level Segment of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku today. He reaffirmed India's civilizational guiding principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-"the world is one family"-and highlighted India's deep pa...


Empowering Divyangjan at Global Stage: Over 40 'Vocal for Local'

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today inaugurated the Ministry Pavilion and various stalls showcasing the products and initiatives of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was graced by the presence of Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma, Secretary Shri Amit Y...


Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Highlights Indo-Japanese Energy Opportunities at Tokyo Industry Meet

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, participated today in a Roundtable with leading Japanese industry representatives in Tokyo, focusing on opportunities for Indo-Japanese collaboration across the entire energy value chain. The discussions centred on how India and Japan-two major economies of the Indo-Pacific-can work together to build secure, sustainable, and future-ready energy systems. Minister Puri h...