India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully concluded in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The meeting was presided over by Hon'ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, alongside Hon'ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, and Secretary, Department ...
India, Aug. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) launched in 2019, represents one of India's largest livestock health initiatives aimed at controlling and eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis through nationwide vaccination and surveillance. The programme has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses, benefiting 8.04 crore farmers. Strengthened immunity has contributed to a significant reduction in disease...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI), vide an order dated 21.08.2026 issued under Section 27 of the Competition Act, 2002, (the Act) has imposed a penalty of INR 1,29,901/- on Rekha Agencies and INR 2,13,274/- on SS Marketing, for indulging in anti-competitive conduct in respect of Himachal Pradesh Tender 2013 for the procurement of tyres. The Commission also directed Rekha Agencies and SS Marketing to cease and desist from a...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated 'MALHAR 2026', a youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music by Antar Hriday Connect, in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President appreciated Antar Hriday Connect for creating opportunities for young people to experience and engage with India's rich classical music heritage, particularly through free classical music concerts. Th...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said; "India has moved from Production Linked Punishment to Production Linked Incentives. There was a time when companies would be penalised for producing beyond prescribed limits! That mindset of the Licence Raj discouraged enterprise, production and job creation. Today, th...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026. Greeting the assembled dignitaries, policymakers, and business leaders at the World Leaders Forum, the Prime Minister expressed his profound happiness at participating in the prestigious summit. Emphasizing the critical relevance of this year's theme, 'Shared Futures', he noted that the global fluctuations of recent years have undeniably ...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: World Leaders Forum - this prestigious platform, all the well-known stalwarts of the world of business and industry, policy makers, other dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen. It is very natural to feel happy coming among you all. This year the summit's focus is on Shared Future. In the past few years the world has seen many ups and downs. And these experiences have made one thing very clear: whether one likes it or not, the future o...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs and Founders of 20 Space Startups at Seva Teerth, earlier today. CEOs of leading companies in the space sector working in diverse fields ranging from building rockets and reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicles, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion system, space and defence intelligence, removing space debris, AI-powered hyperlocal weather and climate intelligence, among...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the continuous flow of rivers teaches us how we can utilise our capabilities for the welfare of humanity. He noted that the spirit of selfless service, dedication and benevolence gives a new direction to the nation. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "जीवनं स्वं परार्था...
India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation met today in Mysuru, Karnataka. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, in the presence of Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol. Members of Parliament Shri Gopal Jee Thakur (Darbhanga, Bihar); Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre (Akola, Maharashtra); Ms. Sayani Ghosh (Jada...