India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mahendragiri (Yard 12654), the sixth ship of Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and fourth ship of the class built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 Apr 2026 at MDSL, Mumbai. The delivery marks a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction. Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms designed to address current and emerging challenges i...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bringing over three decades of extensive experience in defence financial management and public service, Shri Anugraha Narayana Das, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) , has assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) with effect from May 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and ICPE, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. During his illustrious career span he ...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a number of standards for medical assistive technologies as a part of the NLEAP (National List of Essential Assistive Products) initiative brought about by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The NLEAP document aims to serve as a guideline for policymakers, healthcare providers, and the concerned stakeholders for provision of assistive products as well as support the developme...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated various dairy infrastructure and cooperative initiatives for the Union Territory in Leh, Ladakh. On this occasion, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri S. P. Singh Baghel and Shri George Kurian, and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri V...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 5th Session of the India-Tanzania Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on 29-30 April 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, Amb. Dr. Samwel William Shelukindo. The session reviewed the progress...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), visited key industrial project sites in Haryana and Rajasthan to review progress of projects being developed under the National Industrial Corridor Programme and to interact with industry stakeholders. The visit commenced with a review of the Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (IMLH), Nangal Chaudhary, in Mahendragarh district, ...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, will organise Yoga Mahotsav 2026, marking the 50-day countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2026) on May 02, 2026, at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. The tranquil premises of Kanha Shanti Vanam, home to the globally renowned Heartfulness Meditation Centre near Hyderabad, is all set to host this grand celebration. The program...
India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his best wishes to all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. Highlighting a strong commitment towards realising the ideals of Lord Buddha, the Prime Minister hoped that his thoughts would deepen the spirit of joy and togetherness in society. He further urged everyone to reiterate the resolve to adopt the life values of Lord Buddha on this sacred occasion that inspires ...
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India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his best wishes to the people of Maharashtra on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Maharashtra on Maharashtra Day. Maharashtra has a long history of social awakening, cultural richness and leadership across sectors. From literature, theatre, music and cinema to industry, education, science and public service, th...