Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the Maheshwari Global Convention and Expo - 2026 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the Maheshwari Global Convention and Expo - 2026 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. On this occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with several other distinguished dignitaries, were present. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah...


Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue enters Day 2 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026), organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with a grand inaugural session. The session was graced by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya; the National Security Advisor, Shri Ajit Doval; the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Ni...


India-Oman CEPA

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Oman CEPA provides a comprehensive framework covering trade in goods and services, investment, professional mobility, and regulatory cooperation. Bilateral trade stood at USD 10.61 billion in FY 2024-25, reflecting the expanding scale of India-Oman economic engagement. India secures 100% duty-free market access in Oman across 98.08% of tariff lines, covering 99.38% of export value, with benefits effective from Day One. ...


MoS for MoRTH and Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra reviews key road infrastructure projects of NHAI & MoRTH and decongestion initiatives for the National Capital

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs, Shri Harsh Malhotra chaired a meeting to assess the progress of major road infrastructure works, decongestion strategies, and inter-agency coordination issues impacting Delhi. Member of Parliament, West Delhi, Mrs Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Chief Secretary, Delhi, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and senior officers from Ministry of Housing and Urban ...


Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir concludes with focus on National Critical Mineral Mission and Sustainable Mining

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat: Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 drew to a close with Centre and States reiterating their commitment to advancing sustainable mining and securing India's critical mineral needs. Day 2 of the Chintan Shivir focused on key priorities for strengthening India's mining sector, with detailed discussions on the National Critical Mineral Mission, sustainable mining practices and measures to ensure long-term miner...


'Lighthouse Tourism Records Fivefold Rise in a Decade', says Sarbananda Sonowal at the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 in Visakhapatnam

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded on a high note in Visakhapatnam, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal saying the event helped the city of Visakhapatnam emerge as 'a beacon of India's maritime heritage and coastal culture'. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0, the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The Lighthouse Festival was envisioned as a celebration of people, c...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addresses the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly appointed constables of Rajasthan Police in Jaipur

India, Jan. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly appointed constables of Rajasthan Police in Jaipur today. On this occasion, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with several dignitaries, was present. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that today is a very important day for Rajasthan Police and the l...


Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addresses 'Sports Governance Conclave' organised by Government of India in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today addressed the Sports Governance Conclave organised by the Government of India, in association with the Government of Gujarat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The conclave was attended by representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Olympic Associations, and members of...


Photoactive natural protein could reshape the future of electronic materials

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A newly discovered semiconductor property of a known self-assembling bacterial shell protein could pave the way for safe, environmentally friendly electronics-from mobile phones and smart watches to medical instruments and environmental sensors. Traditional semiconductor materials, such as silicon, are valuable technological tools but come with limitations. They are rigid, require high-energy processing, and contribute to the growi...


Ashwini Vaishnaw Confers 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 to 100 Railway Officials, 26 Shields to Best-Performing Zones in Different Categories

India, Jan. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 100 Railway officials and 26 Shields to best performing Zones in different categories today at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi), Dwarka, New Delhi. The ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Railways & Jal Shakti, Shri V....