India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Assam's rich cultural traditions and heritage find a distinctive representation in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026, with a collection of mementos showcasing the State's renowned handloom traditions, bamboo and cane craftsmanship, metalwork, traditional art and heritage architecture. The Assam collection brings together objects that reflect both the everyday craftsmanship and the deeper cultural memory of the Sta...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) concluded at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 22 September 2026. The exercise served as a vital platform for enhancing interoperability and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two Air Forces. The IAF deployed a mix of aircraft, including Su-30 MKI, Rafale, and indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For three days, Yashobhoomi in New Delhi served as a showcase of India's growing semiconductor capabilities. From chip design and advanced packaging to materials, equipment, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, SEMICON India 2026 brought together different parts of the semiconductor ecosystem under one roof. Held from 17 to 19 September 2026, the fifth edition of SEMICON India was organised around the theme "Si...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, observed World Rhino Day 2026 today with a series of awareness and educational programmes aimed at promoting rhino conservation and strengthening public and school engagement in wildlife and biodiversity conservation. As part of its school outreach initiative, the Zoo organised its first orientation programme for eco-club in-charge teachers. Teachers from 12 schools of Delhi particip...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy today held discussions with a delegation of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament in New Delhi on strengthening India-EU cooperation in industrial development, clean energy, electric mobility and industrial decarbonisation. The European Parliament delegation comprised Members of the European Parliament Mr Raffaele Stancan...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Home Minister launched Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against narcotic substances and laid the foundation stone of new zonal complexes of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Lucknow and Dehradun. During the...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, today conferred the 72nd National Film Awards and congratulated all the award winners for their talent, dedication and hard work. She said filmmaking is a collaborative effort and urged the awardees to convey her appreciation to every member of their teams whose contributions made the award-winning films possible. The President congratulated Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Shri Anant ...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026, a Preventive Health Check-up and Consultation Camp was organised today for the Officers/Officials and Safai Mitras (Housekeeping Staff) of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Delhi, at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The health camp was organised in association with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, New Delhi. A team of doctors from RML Hospital provided health check-up and medic...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today said that the National Film Awards are being taken to the country's best tourist destinations, inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to take national events beyond conventional venues and connect them with destinations across the country. Interacting with the media, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "We are taking the National Film Award...
India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, Ministers of State for Jal Shakti Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Shri Ashok K.K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River ...