Prime Minister invites citizens to share their UPI experiences as UPI completes a decade

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi recalled the transformative journey of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which was rolled out a decade ago and marked a major turning point in India's digital payments journey. Highlighting the scale and reach achieved by UPI over the past ten years, Shri Modi said that its remarkable journey is something every Indian can be proud of. The Prime Minister invited citizens to share their exp...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing on good company and wise counsel

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the virtue of good company and wise counsel. The message offers a timeless reminder that wise companionship, noble discourse and selfless friendship are essential foundations for a fulfilling and peaceful life: "उत्तमैः सह साङ्गत्यं प&#...


BLOs are the foundational pillars of India's democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1.77 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) with the concurrent audit by over 5.82 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by the recognised political parties. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities Commences in New Delhi

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities was inaugurated today in New Delhi by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development. Organised on the theme "Reimagining Agricultural Higher Education for ViksitBharat@2047," the two-day Conference, (25-26 August 2026), brings together Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, senior officials of DA...


National Traders' Welfare Board Holds 100th VC Meeting to Strengthen Engagement with Traders Across the Country

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) today convened its 100th Virtual Conference (VC) Interaction Meeting, marking a significant milestone in strengthening regular engagement with the trader community across the country. The decision to establish a dedicated virtual platform for retail traders was taken during the 2nd Meeting of the Board, held on 7 February 2024 and chaired by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Chairs India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence in Tokyo

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today chaired a roundtable with leading Japanese and Indian industry representatives on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Tokyo, underlining the growing importance of these sunrise sectors in strengthening India-Japan economic and technological cooperation. Shri Goyal highlighted that Semiconductors and AI are emerging as key areas of cooperation and cons...


Indian Community in Japan Playing Key Role in Strengthening India-Japan Ties: Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the Indian community in Tokyo, Japan, today and appreciated the contribution of the Indian diaspora in strengthening India-Japan ties. He described the nearly 60,000-strong Indian community in Japan as "Brand Ambassadors of India", noting that their conduct, professionalism and contribution across different fields serve as an important introduction to India among t...


India-Japan Investment Partnership Gains Momentum; Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Invites Greater Japanese Institutional Capital

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today held discussions in Tokyo with senior leaders of leading Japanese financial and investment institutions on strengthening long-term capital flows, deepening investment partnerships and expanding Japanese participation in India's growth story. The meeting brought together senior representatives of MUFG, Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Nomura a...


Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Graces the 43rd Foundation Day Celebrations of C-DOT along with Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

India, Aug. 25 -- 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 Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications and...


Extension of last date for submission of comments and counter-comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on draft amendments in 'The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024'

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a Consultation Paper on draft amendments in 'The Standards of Quality of Service of Access (Wireline and Wireless) and Broadband (Wireline and Wireless) Service Regulations, 2024' on 5th August 2026. The last date for submitting comments and counter-comments from stakeholders was fixed as 26th August 2026 and 7th September 2026, respectively. In this regard, considering the r...