Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of determination and perseverance

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of determination and perseverance in achieving lasting success: सुव्याहृतानि धीराणां फलतः परिचिन्त्य यः। अध...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER CALLS UPON LAWMAKERS TO UPHOLD DISSENT AS A STRENGTH OF DEMOCRACY

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today emphasised that agreement and disagreement are two sides of the same coin in a healthy and vibrant democracy. He stressed that dissent must be welcomed and respected as a vital catalyst for bringing fresh perspectives, addressing administrative blind spots and promoting better governance. He underscored that, irrespective of political, party or ideological differences, the overarching commitment...


1st International Maize Conference 2026 Calls for Higher Productivity, Innovative Breeding and Farmer-Centric Research

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 1st International Maize Conference themed "Maize Revolution for Food, Feed, Fodder, Fuel and Sustainability in the Changing World," (M4FS) commenced at the JD Convention Centre, Hyderabad today, bringing together scientists, policymakers, agricultural institutions and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing maize research, productivity and value-chain development. The conference highlighted high-yielding varie...


Ministry of Coal recognises outstanding performance of coal mines under Star Rating Programme for FY 2024-25; 50 mines receive Five-Star Ratings

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal today successfully hosted the Annual Star Rating Awards Ceremony for FY 2024-25 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, recognising excellence and outstanding performance in India's coal and lignite mining sector. The ceremony was graced by the Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry, representatives of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, N...


WCL Emerges as Growth Engine of Coal India, Records Strong Growth in Production, Offtake and Overburden Removal

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, has emerged as a key growth driver of Coal India Limited (CIL), recording strong performance across coal production, offtake and overburden removal during the current financial year. From April to October 2026, WCL was the only subsidiary of CIL to exceed its targets in all three key operational parameters, achieving 102.47% of its produc...


Monthly Production and Dispatch from Captive and Commercial Mines in October 2026

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal production from Captive and Commercial mines during October 2026 of FY 2026-27 stood at 22.03 million tonnes (MT) increasing from 15.49 MT in October 2025 (~42 % YoY growth), while coal dispatches reached 21.11 MT increasing from 15.48 MT in October 2025 (~36 % YoY growth). The sector registered robust year-on-year growth, with coal production increasing from 105.33 MT to 117.23 MT at 11.30% and dispatch increasing from 111.95 ...


DPIIT Implements Special Campaign 6 to Institutionalise Swachhata and Minimise Pendency Across Offices

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), along with its attached and subordinate offices, is implementing Special Campaign 6 under the guidance of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign aims to institutionalise Swachhata and minimise pendency in official work across all offices. During the implementation phase, DPIIT has made significant progress across multi...


Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal holds high-level meetings with European Commission officials and industry representatives in Brussels

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, held high-level meetings in Brussels with Ms. Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE); Mr. Koen Doens, Director-General, Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA); and Mr. Gerassimos Thomas, Director-General, Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD), European Commission. The meetings f...


TRAI issues the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued the Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026. To address the evolving needs related to the upgradation of grievance redressal framework, the Authority released a consultation paper on the Draft Telecom Consumers Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, on 7th May 2026, inviting comments and counter-comments by 12th a...


International Buddhist Confederation, in Collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Organises International Conference on "Buddhism: Dissemination in the Himalayan Region and Beyond" today at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

India, Nov. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi along with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Government of Arunachal Pradesh organised a day long international conference titled "BUDDHISM: DISSEMINATION IN THE HIMALAYAN REGION AND BEYOND" at the Kalawangpo Convention Centre, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh on today on the sidelines of the Sacred Relics Exposition in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The conference was attende...