India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture organised by The Indian Express in New Delhi today. Shri Modi remarked that today we have gathered to honour a distinguished personality who elevated the power of democracy, journalism, expression, and public movements in India. He highlighted that Shri Ramnath Goenka, as a visionary, an institution builder, a nationalist, and a media leader, established t...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Presenting India's vision for a sustainable, secure and inclusive global digital future, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, addressed the High-Level Segment of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku today. He reaffirmed India's civilizational guiding principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-"the world is one family"-and highlighted India's deep pa...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today inaugurated the Ministry Pavilion and various stalls showcasing the products and initiatives of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was graced by the presence of Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma, Secretary Shri Amit Y...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, participated today in a Roundtable with leading Japanese industry representatives in Tokyo, focusing on opportunities for Indo-Japanese collaboration across the entire energy value chain. The discussions centred on how India and Japan-two major economies of the Indo-Pacific-can work together to build secure, sustainable, and future-ready energy systems. Minister Puri h...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In light of a tragic bus accident late last night involving Umrah pilgrims, near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs , Shri Kiren Rijiju expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength in this difficult time. The contact details of the Helpline are as under: 8002440003 (Toll fre...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi today, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, and H.E. Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia. The meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both sides to review the full spectrum of maritime cooperation. The discussions reaffirme...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted the Curtain Raiser of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 (CDD-2025) today at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The Dialogue, scheduled for 27-28 November 2025, will be held on the theme "Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat." The event commenced with welcome remarks followed by the release of the CDD-2025 teaser. A Fir...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that negligence of the authorities in not maintaining the lift at a Super Speciality Hospital in Jammu resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman. Reportedly, the hospital lift abruptly started moving upwards with a high speed when she stepped into it, resulting in serious injuries to her. The Commission has observed that the conte...
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana, as the Chief Guest today. The Ramoji Excellence Awards were presented in seven categories: Rural Development to Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia; Youth Icon to Shri Srikant Bolla; Science and Technology to Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali; Service to Mankind to Shri Akash Tandon; Art and Culture to Prof....
India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, cities across India are taking concrete steps to make sanitation accessible and inclusive-particularly in high-footfall public spaces such as tourist hubs, busy markets, and transport nodes. Recognizing that a truly garbage-free and liveable city must ensure clean and functional toilets for all, urban local bodies have been innovating to create modern, inclusive, and well-maintained publ...