India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The 7th meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) took place in New Delhi on August 28, 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad from the Indian side and Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri from the Saudi side. Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and expressed happiness on the execution of mos...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, today chaired a high-level review meeting on the restoration of mobile connectivity in flood-affected regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, senior officials from the Ministry of Communications, BSNL and other telecom operators were present. Minister Shri S...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a day visit to Karnataka on Friday, August 29, where he will participate in several programmes. In the morning, the Union Minister will attend the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji at Suttur Math, Mysuru. On this occasion, he will take part in a tree plantation progra...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India and Mr. Thinley Namgyel, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), Royal Government of Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimpu to further strengthen cooperation in the fields of agriculture and allied sectors. The signing of MoU represents a significant milestone in the enduring partn...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2161474 ) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Background The meeting is in continuation of the interactions being held by ECI with the Presidents of various National and State Political Parties. These interactions provide for a long-felt need of constructive discussions which enable National and State Party Presidents to share their suggestions and concerns directly with the Commission. This initiative aligns with the Commission's broader vision of further strengt...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today met a 24-member high level delegation of the Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association at the Parliament House complex. The delegation was led by Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Communication of Sri Lanka and President of the Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association. Welcoming the delegation, Speaker Shri Om Birla said: "India and Sri Lank...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended heartfelt wishes to the people of India on the occasion of Nuakhai. He emphasized the spirit of gratitude and unity that Nuakhai represents, acknowledging the tireless efforts of farmers who form the backbone of the nation's sustenance and progress. In posts on X, he wrote: "Wishing everyone a joyous Nuakhai. This cherished festival is a reminder of our deep gratitude ...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today marked the 11th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a transformative initiative that has reshaped financial inclusion across India. Shri Modi affirmed that PMJDY has enhanced dignity and gave people the power to script their own destiny by achieving the financial inclusion of the last mile. Responding to posts by MyGovIndia on X, Shri Modi stated: "Fr...
India, Aug. 28 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on the occasion of his Jayanti, remembering him as an enduring icon of social justice and empowerment. Shri Modi highlighted Mahatma Ayyankali's unwavering commitment to education and equality, noting that his legacy continues to inspire the nation's collective journey toward inclusive progress. In separate posts on X, he wrote: "Tributes t...