Raksha Mantri pays a courtesy call on Sri Lankan President in Colombo

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the President of Sri Lanka Mr Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on September 09, 2026. The two leaders held substantive discussions on issues covering the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted partnership between the two nations, characterised by traditionally warm relations and mutual trust. The two sides reaffirmed that as civilisational twins, close neighbours & maritime partners, Ind...


Secure sea lanes and freedom of navigation are pivotal for collective security & prosperity of Indian Ocean Region, says Raksha Mantri at Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade are pivotal for collective security & prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)," stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced cooperation between India and Sri Lanka to shape a favourable and secure maritime environment and tackle emerging maritime challenges before they evolve into serious threats to develo...


Raksha Mantri calls on Sri Lankan Prime Minister in Colombo

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on September 09, 2026. The two leaders exchanged views on a range of issues, with development cooperation being one of the central themes of the discussions. They also reviewed progress in other areas of mutual interest including education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research. They also reflected u...


The Ministry of Culture successfully organised two major engagement programmes - Shilpkar Samagam (2-3 September 2026) and the Vendor Development Programme (7-8 September 2026) - as part of the ongoing development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM)

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: They also highlighted India's potential not only as a rapidly expanding destination for museum development, cultural infrastructure and creative economy, but as a future global hub for the design, manufacture and export of museum goods, technologies, services and exhibition solutions. The programmes further contributed to the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum as a landmark cultural institution and civilisational museum-...


National Consumer Helpline facilitates refunds of over Rs.105 crore to consumers in 15 months

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Consumer Helpline (NCH), by the Department of Consumer Affairs, has facilitated refunds of more than Rs.105 crore to consumers across 35 sectors by addressing 1,66,189 refund-related grievances during the fifteen-month period from 25 April 2025 to 31 July 2026. The refunds were facilitated at the pre-litigation stage, enabling consumers to obtain timely relief without having to approach the Consumer Commissions. The N...


India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security; Department of Telecommunications to take the initiative forward

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa India has endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining a group of like-minded governments that have committed to shaping the sixth generation of wireless communi...


Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addresses Special Session of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Special Session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Itanagar, calling upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and work towards the development of the State and the nation. On his arrival at the Assembly premises, the Vice-President paid floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and was accorded a ...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visits Donyi-Polo Mission School for Specially Abled Children in Itanagar

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu, Itanagar, and interacted with students, teachers and staff. He visited various activity areas of the institution and addressed the students. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President said that his visit to the institution filled him with a deep sense of emotion and patriotism, part...


Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan visits Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar; highlights need to preserve indigenous faith, culture and knowledge systems

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community hub associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. The Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on the Nyishi indigenous faith, beliefs and prayer systems, the Yerko indigenous Gurukul system, preservation of tradi...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the value and transformative power of knowledge

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that wisdom teaches the art of living in harmony with society. He said that knowledge imparts wisdom and prosperity, fills the heart with joy and enhances one's dignity. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "उपदिशति लोकवृत्तं वि&...