India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is organising a women-led walk titled "Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat" tomorrow ( 8 March 2026) along Kartavya Path in New Delhi as part of the celebrations of International Women's Day. International Women's Day, observed globally on 8 March, celebrates the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women across all spheres of life and reaffirms the collective commitment towards...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 20th Convocation of Mizoram University in Aizawl and congratulated the graduating students, urging them to play a key role in building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Noting the scenic beauty of the campus, the Vice-President remarked that Mizoram University is among the most beautiful campuses and stands as a symbol of what education can achieve when it is rooted...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation has said that the TMC Government of West Bengal today hit a new low in its anarchic behaviour by humiliating the President of India with its glaring disregard for protocol.   In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, "The TMC Government in West Bengal today hit a new low in its anarchic behaviour by humiliating the President of India with its glaring disregar...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur, will visit New York, United States of America, from 9 to 12 March 2026 to participate in the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at the United Nations Headquarters. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Du...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Colombo on 06 Mar 2026, after completing sail training of Sri Lanka Navy Seariders. Three officers and 26 trainees from the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy had embarked the ship at Trincomalee for the sail training deployment.  During the sea sortie, the trainees underwent an intensive sail training and were exposed to nuances of sail setting and watchkeeping unde...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Why is International Women's Day observed on 8th March? Global Give to Gain Campaign Nari Shakti at the Centre of India's Development International Women's Day 2026 International Women's Day Celebration National Commission for Women Key Constitutional Provisions Supporting Gender Equality As of January 2026, a total of 2,153 child marriages has been prevented, and 60,262 Child Marriage Prohibition Officers has...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article written by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi. The article notes that as the nation celebrates Nari Shakti, Bharat's story has been shaped by the strength of its women, drawing from a rich historical legacy. It also highlights that the care economy is an important foundation in the journey towards Viksit Bharat. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister's Office said;...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address during foundation stone laying ceremony of Kota airport. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "ओम बिरला जी जितने शानदार सांसद हैं, उतने ही बेह&...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, West Bengal today (March 7, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is a matter of pride for the Santal community that our ancestor, Tilka Majhi, raised the banner of revolt against exploitation nearly 240 years ago. Nearly 60 years after his revolt, the brave brothers Sido-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav, along with...
India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Kota Airport via video message today, marking a significant milestone for the Hadoti region. "Rajasthan is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with the new airport set to become a catalyst for economic and industrial growth", Shri Modi emphasized. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted his recent visit to Ajmer where development p...