Prime Minister of Finland meets Prime Minister Modi

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister of Finland, HE Mr. Petteri Orpo met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in Delhi today. Both nations aim to double trade, thus giving a strong boost to economic linkages. Both leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in futuristic technologies like 6G, innovation, clean energy, biofuels, circular economy and more. In separate posts on X, Shri Modi said: "Held extensive discussions with the Prime Minister of Fin...


President of Serbia meets Prime Minister

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Reforms in Maritime Sector Drive Landmark Shipbuilding Project

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 18 February 2026: India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels, signed at an event held in New Delhi today. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Ports, Shipp...


India's Strengthened Sports Ecosystem

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways "The Sports Sector provides multiple means of employment, skilling and job opportunities. Taking forward the systematic nurturing of sports talent which is set in motion through the Khelo India programme, I propose to launch a Khelo India Mission to transform the Sports sector over the next decade." Introduction Sports has emerged as a critical pillar of youth development, employment generation and national aspirat...


English rendering of PM's speech during inauguration of India-France Innovation Forum in Mumbai

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Your Excellency, my dear friend President Macron, innovators from both nations, greetings! Bonjour! Today, two of the world's great innovation hubs are coming together. When we speak of India and France, our relationship is not only about innovation but also about trust and shared values. With this spirit, President Macron and I have decided to celebrate the year 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This is not just a cele...


Union Environment Minister Announces Birth of Three Cheetah Cubs at Kuno National Park

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav today announced that Kuno National Park has recorded the birth of three cheetah cubs. In a social media post on 'X', Shri Yadav stated that the cubs were born to Gamini, a South African cheetah and a second-time mother. The birth has taken place on the occasion of completion of three years since the arrival of cheetahs from South Africa in India. With ...


Visit of Prime Minister of Croatia H.E. Andrej Plenkovic to India

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with H.E. Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of Croatia on the sidelines of AI Impact Summit today. At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, H.E. Andrej Plenkovic is visiting India for participating in AI Impact Summit from 18-21 February 2026 which is the first ever visit by any Croatian Prime Minister to India. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation a...


Ministry of Steel Unveils Digital Roadmap at India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Drive AI-Led Transformation Across Steel Value Chain

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel today unveiled a comprehensive roadmap on Digital Opportunities in the Steel Sector at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming its commitment to transform India into a technology-driven global steel powerhouse. The roadmap reflects a strategic recognition that the next phase of growth in steel will be defined not only by expanded capacity but also by intelligent systems, predict...


India-UK Strengthen AI and Telecom Partnership

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the sidelines of the AI Summit in New Delhi, Shri Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, held a bilateral meeting at Dak Bhawan with Mr. Kanishka Narayan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Online Safety, United Kingdom. The meeting reaffirmed the growing depth of India-UK cooperation in telecommunications, digital innovation, and emerging technologies und...


Hungarian Parliamentary Delegation calls on Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

India, Feb. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Parliamentary Delegation from Hungary, led by Dr. Lajos Olah, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, called on the Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh, in Parliament today. During the meeting, the Hon'ble Deputy Chairman emphasized that parliamentary engagement forms an important pillar of the bilateral relationship. He also stated that such relationship complements government diplomacy by fostering...