PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT GUJARAT FROM SEPTEMBER 21 TO 23

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Gujarat from September 21 to 23, 2026. On September 22, the President will grace the presentation ceremony of the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia. On September 23, the President will grace the 75th annual convocation ceremony of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at Vadodara. On the same day, she will launch Brahma Kumaris' campaign 'Spiritual Awaken...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu on September 21; to participate as Chief Guest in UPASI Tea Research Foundation Centenary Conference

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Tamil Nadu on September 21, 2026, and participate as the Chief Guest at the Centenary Conference of the UPASI (United Planters' Association of Southern India) Tea Research Foundation (UPASI TRF) at Coonoor, The Nilgiris. The UPASI Tea Research Foundation (UPASI TRF), the premier scientific research institution serving the tea industry of South India, traces its origins...


Prime Minister congratulates shooters Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod on winning Silver Medal at the Asian Games

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra has congratulated Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod on winning the Silver Medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the Asian Games 2026. Shri Modi said that their success would inspire several athletes in the times to come. Shri Modi posted on X: Hardwork and teamwork lead to an outstanding result! Proud of Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod ...


Prime Minister congratulates shooter Elavenil Valarivan on winning Silver Medal at the Asian Games

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated shooter Elavenil Valarivan on winning the Silver Medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Individual event at the Asian Games. Shri Modi said that Indian shooters continue to make the nation proud. Shri Modi posted on X: Indian shooters keep making us proud! Congrats to Elavenil Valarivan for winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women Individual event at the Asian Game...


Prime Minister expresses grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta Ji

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed grief over the demise of journalist Payal Mehta Ji. Shri Modi remarked that Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking and dedicated journalist who remained closely connected with the ground and brought a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting. "She will also be remembered for her warmth, kindness and the personal connect she shared with those around her", Shri Modi stat...


Coal India Advances Technology-Led Diversification Across Energy, Minerals, Advanced Materials and R&D

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Coal India Limited (CIL) is steadily expanding beyond its conventional coal-mining operations to build a diversified, technology-driven portfolio spanning energy, minerals, advanced materials and research and development (R&D). The company's Business Development portfolio is organised around five mutually reinforcing platforms: coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals; thermal power; renewable energy and storage; critical minerals ...


Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inspects site identified for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior along with Secretary, Department of Telecommunications and senior officials

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa Gwalior is set to emerge as a major hub for India's telecom manufacturing sector with the establishment of Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ). Union Minister of Communicati...


INDIA - SRI LANKA ANNUAL BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE (SLINEX-26)

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 13th edition of the Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 Sep 26. The exercise commenced with the Harbour Phase, which will be followed by the Sea Phase. INS Kavaratti, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti, the Fleet Tanker, will participate from the Indian Navy, while SLNS Sindurala represents the Sri Lanka Navy. Conceptualised in 20...


Suryakiran Aerobatic Team takes to Meerut skies for the first time

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force took to the skies of Meerut for the first time on September 19 and 20, 2026, captivating spectators with a breathtaking display. Over 1 lakh people, including students, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers turned up over two days to witness the display. Notably, three members of the SKAT team, including two pilots who performed a...


Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal to Co-Chair Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in West Bengal

India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India is organizing a Review Meeting on Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture in West Bengal on 21st September 2026 in Kolkata, West Bengal co-chaired by Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj and Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Hon'ble Chief Minister, West Bengal. After more than a decade, an apex level fisheries review mee...