India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "To view national security solely in terms of safeguarding geographical boundaries amounts to 'Perimeter Fallacy'," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he reaffirmed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government's commitment to further bolster the country's defence preparedness and equip the military for emerging & future challenges. Addressing a defence conclave in New Delhi on September 24, 2026, he emphasised that moder...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 concluded at the Dr. BR Ambedkar Stadium, where Minerva Public School (MPS) CISCE, Mohali, defeated MIC EMHSS (Maqdoomiya Islamic Cultural English Medium Higher Secondary School), Kerala, by a score of 3-2 to claim the Junior Boys (U-17) championship title. The high-intensity fixture opened with an early breakthrough from MPS Mohali, as Chetan Tiwari scored the opening g...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, will organise the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 from 12 to 14 October 2026 in New Delhi under India's BRICS Presidency 2026. The three-day festival, themed "Shared Stories, Shared Futures", will bring together over 100 theatre practitioners, scholars, students and cultural representatives from nine BRICS Member and Partner Countries. Addressing the media, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture,...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A diverse selection of 32 mementos from Keralam is being offered at the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, bringing together the state's art, craftsmanship, performing traditions and cultural heritage. The collection features distinctive pieces ranging from a traditional Nettoor Petti and a miniature Chundan Vallam to Kathakali and Theyyam artefacts, Keralam mural art and a handcrafted model of the historic Beypore Uru. The Orange Netto...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: MCA has issued an advisory to the common public about 'Nidhi Companies' and their functioning, warning against investment decisions without their proper background check, especially if there is a promise of high returns. During examination of NDH-4 applications by MCA, it was noticed that many 'Nidhi' Companies are not complying with the applicable provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder in toto. It has also been observed...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major imported crude edible oils with a view to moderating domestic edible oil prices, providing relief to consumers and mitigating inflationary pressures arising from the sharp increase in international edible oil prices. Accordingly, the BCD on Crude Sunflower Oil has been reduced from 10% to Nil, while the BCD on Crude Soybean Oil and Crude Palm Oil has been r...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian delegation led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav, participated in the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting (EAS-EMM) and the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation held in Manila, Philippines. Economic Ministers or their representatives from all 11 ASEAN countries - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted India's expanding engagement with the global economy and its efforts to strengthen participation in global value chains and supply chains. Addressing the Leadership Dialogue at the 13th PAFI Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Shri Goyal said India is negotiating trade and economic partnerships from the position of an economy that is expected to grow into a $30 tril...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: BEFORE AFTER The Ministry of Coal is set to spearhead Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, focusing on the systematic collection, segregation, and scientific disposal of e-waste across all its administrative offices and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility and the national vision of converting 'waste into wealth,' the month-long initiative prioritizes ...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Every unit of electricity has a journey behind it. Before a light comes on in a home, machinery starts inside a factory, or a steel or cement plant begins production, a much larger chain of activity is already in motion. Behind India's growing demand for electricity lies another equally important story: the journey of coal from the mine to the consumer, and the distribution system that keeps this journey moving. Over the past d...