IOS SAGAR MAKES PORT CALL AT COLOMBO, FURTHERING INDIA-SRI LANKA MARITIME COOPERATION

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour on 15 May 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship's entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN). On arrival, IOS Sagar was escorted into harbour by a Sri Lanka ...


Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi Jointly Organise Birth Centenary Commemoration and National Seminar on Acharya Shri Dinesh Chandra Joshi in New Delhi

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with Sahitya Akademi, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Central Sanskrit University and National Sanskrit University jointly organised the Birth Centenary Celebrations and a "One-Day National Seminar on Contributions of Acharya Shri Dinesh Chandra Joshi in the Field of Sanskrit and Indian Culture" on Friday, 15 May 2026 at Vachaspati Sabhagar, Shri L...


CCPA Imposes Penalty on Coaching Institutes for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed final orders against Motion Education Pvt. Ltd., imposing a penalty of Rs.10 lakh, and against Career Line Coaching (CLC), Sikar, imposing a penalty of Rs.5 lakh, for indulging in misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, and violation of consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers ...


National Workshop on Fisheries Cooperative Societies Organised in Hyderabad to Strengthen "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" Vision in Fisheries Sector

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Guided by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi", which is being implemented across the country under the leadership of Hon'ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, a National Level Workshop on Fisheries Cooperative Societies was organised in Hyderabad on 15th May, 2026. The workshop formed part of a continuing series of regional and national cooperative consultations b...


Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 Concludes in Mumbai Under India's Chairship with Focus on Future of Natural Diamond Sector

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India's Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organisations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said India, as the world's leadi...


Total exports (merchandise & services) during April 2026 is estimated at US$ 80.80 Billion, as compared to US$ 71.13 Billion during April 2025, an estimated growth of 13.59 %

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: April 2026 April 2025 Merchandise Exports 43.56 38.28 Imports 71.94 65.38 Services* Exports 37.24 32.85 Imports 16.66 16.91 Total Trade Exports 80.80 71.13 Imports 88.61 82.29 Trade Balance -7.81 -11.16 April 2025 (US$ Billion) Non- petroleum exports 33.97 31.16 Non- petroleum imports 53.32 44.68 Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery exports 31.64 28.66 Non-petroleum & Non-Gems & Jewellery imports ...


Single Integrated Hub to Connect 46 Organizations, Slashing Administrative Costs and Boosting Productivity:Shri Piyush Goyal

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 15 May 2026, Mumbai In a major move towards a more citizen and business-friendly administration, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, has unveiled a grand vision to co-locate all the various arms and offices of the Ministry into a single, integrated central hub in Mumbai today. Shri Goyal stated that the initiative aligns directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of...


Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines reviews CMPDIL

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey chaired a meeting to review the performance of CMPDI on 14.05.2026 at Ranchi. The review meeting was attended by Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, CMD, CMPDI; CMD, CCL, Shri Nilendu Kumar Singh; CMD, MECL Shri I. D. Narayan. Technical Directors of CMPDI alongwith Senior officials from CMPDI, CCL and MECL. During the review, performance of CMPDI in various areas of op...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, emphasising that India's growing strength driven by the resolve and dedication of its people

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that India's continuous rise on the global stage is powered by the determination, hard work and collective spirit of its people. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "यथाशक्ति चिकीर्षन्ति यथाशक&#23...


List of Outcomes: Prime Minister's Visit to the UAE

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. MoU/Agreement Objectives MoU on Strategic Collaboration between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) (a) Potential ADNOC crude oil storage in India's Strategic Petroleum Reserves upto 30 million barrels, including through its participation in facilities in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh; and development of reserve facilities in Chandikol, Odisha. Strategic Collabor...