PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN NORTH MACEDONIA; HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT OF NORTH MACEDONIA AND LEADS DELEGATION-LEVEL TALKS

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu reached Skopje, North Macedonia yesterday evening (July 20, 2026), on the second leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. This is the first visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia. On her arrival at the Skopje International Airport, she was warmly received by Mr. Timcho Mucunski, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, North Macedonia. On this State v...


Vice-President to Visit Coimbatore, Tiruppur on July 22, 2026

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Coimbatore and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu on July 22, 2026. During the visit, the Vice-President will grace the inauguration of the GKNM College of Nursing, Coimbatore, as the Chief Guest. He will also visit the Avinashi Lingeshwarar Shiva Temple in Avinashi, Tiruppur. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister shares an article by Union Minister highlighting how the PMFME Scheme is formalising enterprises and strengthening rural economies

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister, Shri Chirag Paswan. The Prime Minister noted that India's micro food processing sector is powering grassroots entrepreneurship, particularly among women. He added that the article highlights how the PMFME Scheme is formalising enterprises through affordable finance, technology, branding and market linkages, enabling local producers to become j...


Prime Minister expresses anguish over the loss of lives due to tunnel collapse in Namchi, Sikkim

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed anguish over the loss of lives due to the collapse of an under-construction tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim. He extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed that those injured recover at the earliest. The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Shri Modi stated that the injured would be...


Prime Minister congratulates Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Shri Modi noted that India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and enjoy wide-ranging cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people relations. With CETA entering into force this month, the Prime Minister pointed out that the bilateral partner...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the importance of focus and willpower in achieving growth through consistent practice

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, highlighting the significance of regular practice and dedicated effort in strengthening focus and willpower. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "एकाग्रताथ सङ्कल्पः स्नायुवद्‌ वर्द&...


PRESS RELEASE ON 257th REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION, RAJYA SABHA

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 257th Report of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Rajya Sabha on the (i) Competition Commission of India (Commitment) Regulations, 2024 ; (ii) Competition Commission of India (Settlement) Regulations, 2024; (iii) Competition Commission of India Determination of Turnover or Income) Regulations, 2024; and (iv) Competition Commission of India (Determination of Monetary Penalty) Guidelines, 2024 The Committee on Subordinate Le...


Upgrading Ayush dispensaries under NAM

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under National Ayush Mission (NAM), 12500 Ayush Health & Wellness Centre now known as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) have been approved for operationalization by upgrading 10941 Ayush Dispensaries and 1559 Sub Health Centres and as reported by States/UTs, all are functional. The total funds of Rs. 1872.71 Crore has been allocated/released and as reported by State/UT Governments, Rs. 1802.15 Crore has been utilized under NAM during...


Promotion of Ayush based medical tourism

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has adopted a comprehensive strategy to promote Ayush-based tourism in the country. The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in consultation with other Ministries including Ministry of Ayush. The following steps were taken by Government to promote Ayush-based medical value travel for positioning India as a global hub for traditional medicine and wellness ...


Promotion of medicinal plants under NMPB

India, July 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: State wise details of fund sanctioned and released under IEC activities during 2021-22 to 2025-26 S. No. State/UT Year's No of Projects sanctioned Amount approved Amount Released 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 1 Andhra Pradesh 1 1 0 2 1 5 51 43 2 Arunachal Pradesh 0 1 0 0 0 1 14.2 14.2 3 Assam 3 3 2 0 1 9 131.14 126.14 4 Chandigarh 0 0 0 0 1 1 20 0 5 Chhattisgarh 0 1...