India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026, which commenced on 13th February 2026 with a high-level inaugural and plenary programme, followed by technical and industrial sessions that set the strategic context for the conference deliberations, concluded successfully after extensive discussions and knowledge exchange. The first day of the Conference brought together senior government leaders, regulators, interna...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 4th meeting of the National Compliance Platform (NCP) to deliberate on emerging issues relating to doping in sports was convened today under the chairpersonship of the Secretary (Sports), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), undertook a comprehensive review of the anti-doping initiatives implemented by various stakeholders and deliberated on measures to further strengthen inter-minister...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The MIB Pavilion at India AI Impact Summit 2026 will feature panels, masterclasses, and technology showcases exploring AI's transformative impact on media and entertainment, including AI-driven production workflows, multilingual voice technologies, gaming innovation, content monetization, and responsible AI frameworks. Highlights include interactive AI micro-drama storytelling, the Kathāvatār AI-generated short films in p...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, Grand Mufti of India met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. During the meeting, they exchanged views on a wide range of issues. The Prime Minister noted the Grand Mufti's commendable efforts to further social harmony, brotherhood, and improve education across the country. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "Had a very good interaction with Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Sahab, Grand Mufti of India. We exchange...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called on the Vice President Shri CP Radhakrishnan Ji at Uprashtrapati Bhavan earlier this evening. In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote: "Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji at Uprashtrapati Bhavan earlier this evening. @VPIndia @CPR_VP" Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Segment 2024 2025 2026 2027 Digital media 802 903 1,004 1,104 Television 679 676 671 667 Print 260 262 264 267 Online gaming 232 260 288 316 Filmed entertainment 187 196 204 213 Animation and VFX 103 113 130 147 Live events 101 119 142 167 Out-of-home media 59 66 73 79 Music 53 60 68 78 Radio 25 27 28 30 Total 2,502 2,682 2,873 3,067 Creativity at the Centre of Economic Po...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NHAI has accepted the offer of 'National Highways Infra Trust' (NHIT) amounting to Rs. 6,220.90 crores towards asset monetization of two National Highway sections spanning over 310.35 km across two States of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The monetized assets include 255.97 km long Amravati-Chikhali-Tarsod section of NH-53 in Maharashtra and 54.38 km long Gundugolanu- Chinna - Avutapalli section of NH-16 inAndhra Pradesh. Comment...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed immense pride as global leaders, innovators, and experts gather in India for the India AI Impact Summit. Highlighting the event as a landmark moment, the Prime Minister noted that the summit is a clear reflection of the immense potential held by India's youth and the nation's rising stature in the global technology landscape. The PM invoking a ancient Sanskrit verse stated on X: "...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will travel to Mumbai on 17 February 2026 where he will meet the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron. President Emmanuel Macron will be on an official visit to India from 17-19 February 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India, as well as hold a bilateral summit with the Prime Minister in Mumbai. This will ...
India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: January 2026 January 2025 Merchandise Exports 36.56 36.34 Imports 71.24 59.77 Services* Exports 43.90 34.75 Imports 19.60 16.71 Total Trade Exports 80.45 71.09 Imports 90.83 76.48 Trade Balance -10.38 -5.39 April-January 2025-26 April-January 2024-25 Merchandise Exports 366.63 358.75 Imports 649.86 606.13 Services* Exports 354.13 320.28 Imports 173.55 166.72 Total Trade Exports 720.76 67...