Prime Minister congratulates people and Government of Nepal on successful and peaceful conduct of elections

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections in the country. The Prime Minister said that it is heartening to see the people of Nepal exercise their democratic rights with great enthusiasm. He described the successful elections as a historic milestone and a proud moment in Nepal's democratic journey. Shri Modi further noted that as...


DGFT Extends Export Obligation Period for Advance Authorisations and EPCG Authorisations till August 31, 2026

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the prevailing geopolitical developments impacting global shipping routes, logistics corridors and international supply chains, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced a facilitation measure for exporters by extending the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain export promotion schemes. Through Public Notice No. 51/2025-206 issued on March 06, 2026, DGF...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds post-Budget discussion with coconut farmers and stakeholders in Chennai

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today participated in an important post-Budget discussion in Chennai with coconut-growing farmers, scientists, agricultural experts and key stakeholders associated with the coconut sector. On this occasion, he discussed various issues related to the development of the coconut sector, increasing production and enhancing the income ...


Earlier we drank salty well water, now clean water comes to our homes: Lakshadweep resident tells Minister during LTTD plant visit

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Earlier we used to drink salty well water. Now everyone in our area is using desalinated water for drinking," said Abdul Rehman, a resident of Kavaratti, while interacting with Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh during his visit to the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant in the island on Friday. Rehman was among several local residents who shared their experiences with the...


WE HAD MADE A PROMISE TO KOTA; TODAY THE DREAM OF AN AIRPORT IS BECOMING A REALITY - PRIME MINISTER

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Kota; 7 March 2026: The long-awaited new Kota Airport was formally inaugurated with a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on Saturday at Shambhupura by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, and Union Minister Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. On this occasion, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings to the people of Kota-Bundi and the entire Hadoti region through a virtual address. ...


India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols Advances Cooperation for Safe Green Hydrogen Scale-Up

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols was convened on 27 February 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from India and the UK across government, industry, academia, standards bodies, testing institutions, research organisations, and regulatory agencies to strengthen cooperation on the safe deployment of green hydrogen under India's National Green Hydrogen Mission. The conference wa...


Delhi's leading educational institutions are actively contributing to India Semiconductor Mission

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India's initiative for prioritizing talent development through Training, Up-skilling and Workforce Development Programs under Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that India has made significant progress in last 04 years itself for its 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers i...


Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, to organise "Jal Mahotsav 2026" from 8-22 March to strengthen Jan Bhagidari in rural drinking water management

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, will organise "Jal Mahotsav 2026", a nationwide campaign from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day) to strengthen Jan Bhagidari and community ownership in rural drinking water service delivery under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Jal Mahotsav is envisioned as a nationwide movement connecting policy dialog...


Government announces standards of Green Ammonia and Green Methanol for India to accelerate trade of Green Hydrogen derivatives

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant move for the advancement of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Government of India notified the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards for India on 27th February 2026. The standards issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), outlines the emission thresholds and eligibility conditions that must be compiled in order for ammonia & methanol produced to be classified as 'Green', i.e., produced ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates and lays the foundation stones of various public welfare projects worth more than Rs.1,132 crore in Haridwar on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand Govt

India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various public welfare projects worth more than Rs.1,132 crore in Haridwar on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand Government.  On this occasion, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Union Minister Shri Ajay Tamta and several other dignitaries were present. Union Home Minister and Mini...