India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today launched Mission on "Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh - a Cluster-based Kiwi Cultivation and Value Chain Development Mission for the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The launch was graced in the august presence of Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Government of Arunachal Pradesh; Shri Manish Kumar Gupta, Chief Se...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation from 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The contingents were accorded a warm and traditional welcome by the Indian Army on their arrival, reflecting India's rich cultural heritage and hospitality. PRAGA...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul on May 20, 2026. The two Ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of defence cooperation and discussed ways to further expand collaboration in areas such as industry, production, maritime security, emerging technologies, military exchanges, logistics & regional security. Both sid...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy marked the successful culmination of the landmark IOS SAGAR deployment with the flag-in of INS Sunayna at Kochi on 20 May 2026, following an extensive multinational deployment across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The joint mission with 38 personnel from 16 partner nations stands as a significant demonstration of India's emergence as the Preferred Security Partner in the region and its enduring commitment towards strengt...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at M/s GRSE, Kolkata on 20 May 2026 by Mrs Sarita Vatsayan, in the presence of VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. The event was conducted with full naval honours and ceremonial splendour, reflecting the rich traditions and ethos of the Indian Navy. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, and GRSE attended the ...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, today commemorated World Metrology Day 2026, marking the 151st anniversary of the historic Metre Convention signed in Paris on 20th May 1875. The theme of this year's World Metrology Day is "Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making". The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Pralhad Joshi, in his virtual address highlighted the vital role of ...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India, as Chair of the APO, from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The session will bring together over 60 senior delegates representing 20 APO member economies. The inaugural session on 21 May 2026 will be attended by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal. APO Directors, Advisors, re...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sector Coal Crude Oil Natural Gas Refinery Products Fertilizers Steel Cement Electricity Overall Index Weight 10.33 8.98 6.88 28.04 2.63 17.92 5.37 19.85 100.00 2012-13 103.2 99.4 85.6 107.2 96.7 107.9 107.5 104.0 103.8 2013-14 104.2 99.2 74.5 108.6 98.1 115.8 111.5 110.3 106.5 2014-15 112.6 98.4 70.5 108.8 99.4 121.7 118.1 126.6 111.7 2015-16 118.0 97.0 67.2 114.1 106.4 120.2 ...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards enhancing passenger experience and promoting inclusive airport infrastructure, a series of passenger-centric and culturally significant facilities at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi were formally inaugurated today by Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, in the august presence of Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Defence. The newly inaugurated facilities incl...
India, May 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the Government's vision of promoting sustainable agriculture and safeguarding soil health, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has intensified its nationwide awareness drive on the balanced use of fertilisers. Through its network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and research institutes, ICAR is conducting intensive campaigns to motivational educate farmers, students, and stakeholders on soil test-based nutrient m...