India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6thIndia-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. The meeting will review the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation, with focus on expanding industrial collaboration. During the meeting, a defence cooperation agreement is expected to be renewed for anot...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to the great social reformer Shri Sant Sevalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary, today. "By spreading the message of truth, non-violence, and high moral values, he instilled a new consciousness in society. His inspiring life will forever continue to guide the people of the country", Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister posted on X: "महान सम...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Three-pronged approachto help MSMEs grow as Champions under first Kartavya Understanding TReDS Tax proposal to unlock global markets for India's small businesses Udyam Registration Portal was launched in 2020 to enable ease of registration for MSMEs and have access to all schemes and benefits. The registration process remains free of cost, paperless and digital. Further, the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) Portal on w...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah participated in the Maha Aarti of the Shiv Parivar on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Vadodara, Gujarat. Several dignitaries were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that when a virtuous person makes a resolve with a pure heart, even the most difficult resolutions are fulfilled by God...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The grand celebrations of Unani Day 2026 along with the two-day National Conference on "Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice" concluded today at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai. The event brought together eminent scholars, policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, practitioners, and students from across the country to deliberate on the future roadmap of Unani medicine in the era of evidence-based healthcare. ...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Waves Bazaar, organised as part of Bharat Parv at the Ritz, witnessed a landmark congregation of global cinema experts, technology innovators and policymakers. Hosted by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the WAVES (World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit) initiative, the event underscored India's rising stature as a "Global Content Factory," highlighting the country's expanding influence across cinema, media ...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the current financial year 2025-26 (up to 31st January 2026), a record 52,537 MW of generation capacity (from all sources) has been added . Of this, 39,657 MW has been added from Renewable Energy sources, which includes 34,955 MW of Solar Power, 4,613 MW of Wind Power. This marks the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved during FY 2024-25. Further, this also i...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation and supporting local communities, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs.10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to beneficiaries across the country. The ABS framework reinforces India's National and Global commitment in ensuring that communities conserving biological resources receive a fair share of benefits arising fr...
India, Feb. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: These challenges are launched to advance the adoption of novel and impactful AI solutions, aligned with global priorities. Together, we received more than 4,650 applications from over 60 countries, underscoring strong international participation. Following a rigorous multi-stage evaluation by domain experts and industry leaders, the top 70 teams across Challenges have been selected as finalists. They will present their solutions a...
India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, released the latest edition of the "Trade Watch Quarterly" publication for Quarter 2 of FY 25-26 (July-September 2025) on the 13th February 2026, in New Delhi. It was released in the distinguished presence of the Member, NITI Aayog, Shri Arvind Virmani and other senior officials. The publication provides a comprehensive assessment of global and domestic trade trends at a time when global...