India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today participated in the 51st Statehood Day celebrations of Sikkim, reaffirming the Government of India's commitment towards the State's sustainable, connected and future-ready development journey. Joining the celebrations alongside Vice President of India Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Sikkim Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on 15 May 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy. The port call enabled productive interactions between the two sides through a series of professional and scientific interactions. Personnel from both sides shared insights on modern hydrographic practices, marine environmental research, and emerging ad...
India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of building a prosperous and self-reliant India through the mantra of "Sahkar se Samriddhi," and under the leadership of Hon'ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the Ministry of Cooperation continues to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem across the country through modern infrastructure, technology-enabled systems and farmer-centric ...
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...