India and Brazil Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in the Postal Sector

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the postal sector, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral collaboration in postal services, digital transformation, and inclusive service delivery. The MoU was signed by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Frederico de Siqueira Filho, Minister of Communications of Brazil, during ...


Prime Minister highlights strong India-Israel bond ahead of upcoming Israel visit

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted the deep and enduring friendship between India and Israel, highlighting the trust, innovation and shared commitment to peace and progress that define bilateral relations. Shri Modi expressed appreciation for the warm sentiments and fully agreed on the strength and diverse nature of India-Israel ties. The Prime Minister noted that India deeply values its partnership with Israe...


Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS, PMO, PPG&P to Inaugurate 58th Pre-Retirement Counseling Workshop for Central Government Employees, Bankers' Awareness Program And Exhibition of Pension Disbursing Banks on 23rd February, 2026 at Guwahati

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister to enhance the "Ease of Living" for pensioners and family pensioners, the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Government of India, has introduced several progressive initiatives in pension policy and the digitization of pension-related processes. As part of these ongoing efforts, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions sha...


Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates India's first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicates Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the Nation

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro route today in Meerut, describing the project as a new surge of energy for a 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh' and a 'Viksit Bharat'. This event marks the first time in India that both a rapid rail and a metro service have been launched from a single platform on the same day. The Prime Minister stated that this project provides a magnificent gl...


Divyangjan Will Be a Decisive Force in Making India the World's Third-Largest Economy" - Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Divya Kala Mela is not merely an event, but a powerful platform of inspiration and enthusiasm that underscores the decisive role of Divyangjan in making India the world's third-largest economy." These were the words of the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. General Shri Gurmit Singh, at the grand inauguration of the 30th Divya Kala Mela at Rangers Ground, Dehradun. He remarked that the creativity displayed at the Mela is not just art, b...


ICMR Convenes SANVAD 2026 to Nurture Next-Generation Research Leaders

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organized SANVAD 2026 (Scholars' Assembly for Next-gen Ventures to Advance their Development) from 19th to 21st February 2026 at the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), New Delhi. SANVAD is an annual ICMR initiative conceptualized as a rotating national platform, hosted each year by d...


Prime Minister shares highlights of his address in the 131st Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared highlights of his address in the 131st Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "The AI Impact Summit showcased the prowess of 1.4 billion Indians. India will keep making strides in this world in the times to come. Also shared 2 aspects that caught the attention of world leaders. #MannKiBaat" "The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is underway and one of the thi...


Government's push elevates India's sporting stature; athletes welcome CWG 2030 amid nationwide Fit India cycling drive

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlighting India's rapid strides towards becoming a sports powerhouse,top athletes, Rupinder Pal Singh and Rohit Tokas expressed deep appreciation for the country's successful award of hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 after a long gap of 20 years. Rupinder Pal Singh, who was part of the Indian hockey team that won an Olympic bronze medal after a gap of 40 years in Tokyo 2020, said the massive push by the Government of Indi...


India Registers Landmark Progress in Organ Donation & Transplantation: NOTTO at the Helm of a National Transformation

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi highlighting the importance of organ donation in his of 'Mann Ki Baat' address has given impetus to the organ donation movement in the country. India has achieved a significant milestone in the field of organ donation and transplantation, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) recording unprecedented progress in organ donation, allocation, and transplantation a...


English rendering of PM's address in the 131st Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on 22.02.2026

India, Feb. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Welcome to "Mann Ki Baat". Heartiest greetings. "Mann Ki Baat" is a powerful platform for highlighting the achievements of the country and her citizens. The country recently witnessed a similar such achievement during the Global AI Impact Summit held in Delhi. Leaders from many countries, industry leaders, innovators, and people associated with the Start-up sector came together at Bharat Mandapam for ...