MILAN 2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY; CLOSING CEREMONY ONBOARD INS VIKRANT MARKS MARITIME MILESTONE

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, culminated on 25 Feb 2026 with a closing ceremony conducted onboard India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the coast of Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF). Commanding Officers and officers from all participating units attended the ceremony, marking the s...


NHRC, India organises an Open House Discussion on 'Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity'

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised an Open House Discussion in hybrid mode on 'Rethinking Beggary: Bridging Gaps between Policy, Practice and Dignity.' It was chaired by NHRC, India Member, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi. Member, Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani; Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal; DG (I), Smt. Anupama Nilekar Chandra; Registrar (Law), Shri Joginder Singh; Joint Secretaries, Shri Samir Kum...


Prime Minister's Address to the Knesset

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: His Excellency, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, His Excellency, Mr. Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset, His Excellency, Mr. Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition, Hon'ble Members of the Knesset, My dear sisters and brothers, Shalom! Namaste! Hon'ble Members, It is a privilege and an honour for me to stand before this distinguished House. I do so as the Prime Minister of India, and also as a representative of one ancient c...


NBEMS Achieves Historic Milestone with Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Recognition for "Most viewers of an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube"

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone by being officially recognized by Guinness World Records for "Most viewers of an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube". The record was achieved through the successful implementation of a nationwide online training programme on Artificial Intelli...


Govt determined to expand capacity of indigenous defence industry for local production & exports, Indian diplomats crucial to realising the vision: Raksha Mantri to IFS Trainee Officers

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Trainee Officers of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) - 2025 Batch called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at South Block, New Delhi on February 25, 2026. Addressing the officers, Raksha Mantri voiced the Government of India's determination for expanding the capacity of indigenous defence industry for both local production and exports under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', and the crucial role played by Indian diplomats in realising th...


Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to host National Symposium on Customs Reforms and International Customs Day 2026 with the theme of 'Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment'

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Name of Officer Designation and Formation (Shri/Smt.) 1 Dr. Puneeta Bedi Director, TRU-I, CBIC, New Delhi 2 Balmukund Additional Commissioner, CCO, Mumbai Customs Zone-I 3 Ms. Parinati Sunkar Additional Director, DRI, Indore Zonal Unit 4 Kazi Suhail Aneesahmad Additional Director, NCTC (Cargo), Mumbai 5 Rigved Thakur Joint Commissioner, Member (lT, TPS & Tech), CBIC, 6 Sadeesh Kumar K Joint Commissioner...


HD Kumaraswamy Highlights Resilient Financing Ecosystem at CE Finance Conclave

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H. D. Kumaraswamy, on Wednesday underscored the critical role of a robust financing architecture in accelerating India's infrastructure and manufacturing ambitions while addressing the 6th Annual Construction Equipment Finance Conclave in the national capital. Speaking at the industry gathering, the Minister emphasised that the conclave's theme, "Building a Resilient Infrastructure an...


India and Sweden Deepen AI Partnership Through SITAC Framework

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the IndiaAI Mission and the Business Sweden signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies and to promote trade and investment engagement between India and Sweden. The Statement of Intent provides a structured framework for collaboration on the development, application and deployment of...


Restoring Indigenous Fish Stocks in River Ganga through Scientific River Ranching

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Impact of Ranching programmes Did You Know? Did You Know? Indian Inland Fisheries Informatics (INNF) The programme has covered a wide range of indigenous species, including: Reservoir fisheries management guidelines helped raise average productivity from 20 to 150 kg/ha/year, while wetland productivity increased from 600 to 1,600 kg/ha/year. These efforts culminated in the formulation of national reservoir fishe...


Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram Offers Prayers at Shri Banke Bihari Temple; Reviews Cold Storage Facility in Hathras

India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram today visited the world-renowned Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura district and offered prayers to Lord Shri Krishna, seeking peace, prosperity, and well-being for all citizens of the country. Meanwhile the Union Minister also inspected potato cold storage facility located in Bas Amru village under the Sadabad Assembly constituency in Hathras district. During the visit he reviewed...