India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government e Marketplace (GeM) is observing its Incorporation Day 2026, marking its continued role in supporting public procurement in India through transparency, efficiency and technology-driven governance. The Government e Marketplace Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM SPV), a Section 8 non-profit company under the Ministry of Commerce, was incorporated on 17 May 2017 under the Companies Act, 2013 to develop, manage and maintain the Ge...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal delivered the keynote address at the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI), held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The meeting followed the first CGETI meeting held virtually in March 2026. Shri Agrawal underscored that BRICS has continued to grow stronger and has emerged as an influential voice representing the aspirations and priorities of emerging markets and de...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level meeting related to the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was held today under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at his office located at 12, Safdarjung Road in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Union Minister conducted a detailed review of the functioning and activities of t...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today extended greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the State's Statehood Day, marking a historic milestone as Sikkim celebrates its 50th Statehood Day this year. Shri Modi remarked that the contribution of Sikkim to India's development journey is deeply valued and appreciated. Recalling his recent visit to Sikkim during the 50th Statehood Day celebrations, the Prime Minister s...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. Shri Modi remarked that India highly values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains firmly committed to further strengthening our bilateral ties in all areas. Shri Modi posted on X: "Heartiest congratulations to Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq. India hig...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Mata ki Jai!!!! So much affection. Such great enthusiasm. To be honest, for a moment I almost forgot that I was in the Netherlands. It feels as though a festival is underway somewhere in India itself! Although The Hague is known across the world as the "City of Peace and Justice," the atmosphere here today makes it feel as though The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship! This shows that the colour of one's...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended today an Indian community reception in The Hague. On arrival, he was accorded a warm and spirited welcome by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and colourful reception. He praised the Indian diaspora for its contributions to the Dutch society and for serv...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch, The Hague Prime Minister and Their Majesties exchanged views on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, including through deepening of people-to-people ties. Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the State Visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019, which had pl...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library today restituted the 11th century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India. Chola Copper Plates, a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, are royal charters issued by Chola Kings during the 11th century CE. These charters formalise gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddha vi...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi along with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten held discussions today with prominent CEOs of leading Dutch companies across various sectors such as energy, ports, health, agriculture trade, and technology, among others. The business leaders made presentations on three clusters : Semiconductors, Technology and innovation; Infrastructure, logistics and maritime; and Sustainability, ...