PRESIDENT OF INDIA TAKES A SORTIE IN A RAFALE AIRCRAFT AT AMBALA

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu took a sortie in a Rafale aircraft at Air Force Station, Ambala (Haryana) today (October 29, 2025). She is the first President of India to have taken sortie in two fighter aircrafts of the Indian Air Force. Earlier, shetook a sortie in Sukhoi 30 MKI in 2023. Air Force Station, Ambala is the first Air Force Station where Rafale aircrafts arrived from Dassault Aviation Facility, France. Th...


Ministry of Coal Launches 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal today launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions today in New Delhi, marking another milestone in India's journey toward energy self-sufficiency and sustainable growth. Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest through video conferencing. Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal; Ms. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary; Shri Sanoj Kumar ...


DRDO hands over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology for eight products to the industry during SAMANVAY 2025

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DRDO handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) for eight products to the industry partners during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day Industry synergy meet organised by the Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster of the DRDO, in Bengaluru on October 29, 2025. The list of the products is as follows: The two-day event, being attended by over 150 industry partners, has been orga...


Prime Minister congratulates Japanese Prime Minister, H.E. Sanae Takaichi; discusses advancing India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had a warm conversation with the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Sanae Takaichi. Shri Modi congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on assuming office and conveyed his best wishes for her successful tenure. The two leaders discussed their shared vision for further advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with a particular focus on economic security, defence cooperation ...


Koyla Shakti Dashboard Launched to Drive Digital Transformation in India's Coal and Logistics Ecosystem

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched the "Koyla Shakti" - Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard (SCAD), marking a major milestone in India's journey towards digital transformation and smart logistics. The platform has been developed by NICDC under the directions of the Ministry of Coal and is powered by the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). ...


Union Minister for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal participates in Twelfth Session of Justice Ministers Meeting (JMM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States through video conferencing

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Twelfth Session of Justice Ministers Meeting (JMM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States was represented by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice, on 29th October 2025, through Video Conferencing Mode. Earlier, three Expert Working Group meetings were held on 04.09.2025, 30.09.2025 and 14.10.2025, comprising of other senior officers of the Department of Le...


Legislative department conducts transfer and appraisal of Files and Unique Records older than 25 years to the National Archives of India (NAI) under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In accordance with the Public Records Act, 1993, and the Public Records Rules, 1997, the Legislative Department, M/ o Law & Justice is conducting the transfer and appraisal of official records and files older than 25 years to the National Archives of India (NAI). A team of officers from the National Archives of India visited at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi on 29/10/2025 (Venue - Room No.411 A Wing 4TH Floor & 2nd Floor Record Room of ...


India and Nepal Strengthen Power Sector Cooperation: Nepal's Minister of Energy H.E. Kulman Ghising meets Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, His Excellency Kulman Ghising, met with the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, in New Delhi today. The meeting focused on strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two nations in the power sector. The discussions encompassed a wide range of issues, including the progress on development of hydropower projects in Nepal. The ...


Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to implement Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project to Bridge the Digital Divide in Rural India

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE) has signed Agreements with leading implementation partners - Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) in Ari & Umri in Madhya Pradesh, I-Novate Infotech Private Limited in Chaurawala, Uttar Pradesh and Corpus Enterprises Private Limited in Narakoduru, Andhra Pradesh. - to roll out the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot, aimed at transforming rural India through a seamless integration of physical ...


Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI)

India, Oct. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Post-harvest losses remain a significant challenge in India, particularly for perishable commodities such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry, and fish. Research indicates that considerable losses occur throughout the supply chain, from harvesting and handling to transport, storage, and processing, reducing farmers' incomes, increasing consumer prices, and undermining food security. To tackle these challenges, the Ministry ...