Shri JP Nadda to head reconstituted Hindi Advisory Committee in Chemicals & Fertilizers Ministry

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union government has reconstituted the Hindi Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, will serve as the Chairman of the committee, while Minister of State Ms. Anupriya Patel has been appointed as its Vice-Chairperson. An official resolution regarding the reorganization of the panel has been published in the Gazette of India. Diver...


Northeast holds potential to develop as Southeast Asia trade corridor, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a District Level Review Meeting in Sepahijala District at the Conference Hall of the Collector Office, Kamalasagar. Addressing the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh said Northeast has the potential to develop as a Southeast Asia...


Raksha Rajya Mantri inaugurates Chungthang-Lachen Axis and Taram Chu Bridge in Sikkim

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated Chungthang - Lachen axis and a 400 ft Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim restored by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). It is a major milestone in post-disaster recovery efforts by BRO following the devastating cloud bursts in May-June 2025, Cyclone Remal in June 2024 and the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in October 2023. To restore the Lines of Communication, BRO cl...


Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Veer Savarkar Ji on his Punya Tithi

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid humble tributes to the great revolutionary Veer Savarkar Ji on his Punya tithi. In a message honoring the freedom fighter, the Prime Minister stated that he dedicated his life to free the country from the chains of slavery. He further remarked that Veer Savarkar Ji's personality and work will continue to inspire every generation for national service. The Prime Minister wrote on X; म&...


Prime Minister visits Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, visited Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Centre - in Jerusalem today, and paid tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Prime Minister participated in a solemn ceremony at the Hall of Remembrance. The ceremony was marked by the poignant recital of the "El Maleh Rahamim" by the Cantor. Prime Minister also visited t...


Prime Minister visits Tech Exhibition in Jerusalem

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu, visited an exhibition showcasing pioneering Israeli innovations across several sectors on February 25, 2026. The exhibition featured leading companies and research entities specializing in Agri-tech, Water-tech, Climate-tech, Health-biotech, Smart Mobility, AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum technologies. Innovation and Tech partne...


First Round of India-Israel FTA Talks Conclude Successfully in New Delhi

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held from 23 to 26 February 2026 in New Delhi, concluded successfully today. The Terms of Reference (ToR) was signed in November 2025, establishing a structured framework for discussions on identified areas to enhance trade and economic cooperation. Presently on a two-day State Visit to Israel, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi while addressing a Spec...


Food Processing to Play a Decisive Role in Realising the Vision of Viksit Bharat : Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The "International Conference on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH-2026)" was inaugurated today at National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli). The three-day international conference is witnessing participation from experts, researchers, industry representatives, exporters, entrepreneurs and policymakers from more than 25 countries. Addressi...


English Translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement during the Joint Press Statement with Prime Minister of Israel

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Your Excellency Prime Minister and my friend Mr. Netanyahu, Mrs. Netanyahu, Distinguished delegates of both countries, Friends from media, Namaskar! "Shalom!" I once again express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Netanyahu for the warm reception extended to me and the Indian delegation. Nine years ago, I had the privilege of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. Once again, it is a proud and deeply e...


Indian Railways Sanctions Key Capacity and Connectivity Projects Worth Rs.871 Crore to Accelerate Infrastructure Modernisation

India, Feb. 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its transformative push to build a future-ready, high-capacity rail network, Indian Railways has sanctioned a series of strategic infrastructure projects across Northern, Southern and Eastern Railway zones. These projects aim to modernise coaching maintenance ecosystems, decongest high-density corridors, eliminate operational bottlenecks and significantly enhance both passenger and freight capacity. Development of Coach...