India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 Sep 2026 to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise 'VARUNA' between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. Exercise VARUNA will witness professional engagements in harbour and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting engagements. These engagements will provide opportunities for both Navies to share experiences and Best Practic...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed the first high-value deep tech project agreement with the Industry (Start-up) Zero mK India Private Limited towards collaborative effort for indigenous development of a 20 mK Dilution Refrigerator for Quantum Applications. The signing of the agreement took place between Director, TDF and Zero mK India Private Limited...
India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, on 23 Sep 2026, as part of her ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The port call marks the ship's second visit to Alexandria during the deployment. The 10-month expedition commenced from Kochi on 20 Jan 2026(https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2216522®3&lang1), with INS Sudarshini scheduled to cover appr...
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-...