Prime Minister pays tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his death anniversary. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Tributes to former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji on his death anniversary." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


International Day of Yoga 2026 Countdown Continues in Kerala with Holistic Wellness Programme for Women

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the 32-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, a special programme focusing on "Yoga for Menopause - A Holistic Wellness Module" was organised by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Kalathipady in association with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The programme highlighted the role of yoga and Ayurveda in supporting women's health ...


New Delhi Hosts 68th APO Governing Body Meeting with Focus on Regional Productivity Cooperation

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The first day of the 68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization commenced successfully today at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together senior government officials, Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs), policymakers, productivity experts, and delegates from APO member economies. The Inaugural Session was held in the distinguished presence of Union Minister of Commerce & Indust...


India and America Are Working as Natural Partners; There is Complementarity and Trust: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that India and the United States are working as natural partners and complement each other across sectors including technology innovation, high precision defence, digital data centres, quantum computing and medical devices. Addressing the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi, the Minister said the partnership between the two cou...


SEBI, NISM and IICA sign MoU to Advance Corporate Governance, ESG and Capital Markets

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Corporate Governance, ESG and Capital Markets in the country. The two institutions will jointly design and deliver capacity building programmes, certification courses, e...


Raksha Mantri and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea inaugurate Indian War Memorial in Seoul

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park, Seoul on May 21, 2026. Constructed as part of the commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, the memorial stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian ...


School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 applicability over differently managed schools

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 on 6th May 2026 with the objective of strengthening community participation in school education. The Guidelines have been formulated to promote decentralized and participatory school governance and seek to improve the overall functioning of schools by creating a more supportive, inclusive and effective learning environment,...


Ministry of Education convenes Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase in Bengaluru; 24 deep-tech start-ups present to leading Indian and global investors

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Education, Government of India, in association with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), convened the Bharat Innovates Investor Showcase in Bengaluru on 19 May 2026. The Showcase brought together 24 high-potential Indian DeepTech start-ups from the Bharat Innovates selected cohort, curated by a committee of leading investors. It also saw the participation of some of India's most respected earl...


Rescheduling of the First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit was scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 1st June 2026. It was being organized in conjunction with the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV) as several African countries host big cats and are important partners in global efforts towards conservation, ecological sustainability and biodiversity protection. Following the decision taken in consultation with the Chairperson of ...


National Zoological Park Launches Summer Vacation Programme 2026 Under Mission LiFE Campaign

India, May 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Zoological Park on Wednesday successfully commenced its Summer Vacation Programme (SVP) 2026 at the Education Centre of the Zoo with enthusiastic participation from students across Delhi-NCR. Organised under the Mass Mobilisation Campaign for Mission LiFE and aligned with the World Environment Day theme "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.", the programme aims to create awareness among young students about...