Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates and lays foundation stones for various development projects of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation worth Rs. 620 crore in Gujarat

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation in Gujarat. Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Shri Amit Shah said that development projects worth Rs. 620 crore related to various civic and infrastructu...


INDIAN NAVY INAUGURATES NAVAL SAILING NODE AT BHOPAL

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on 17 May 2026. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, in the presence of a senior officials from defence forces and civil administration, NCC Cadets and students. To commemorate the occasion, over 30 naval personnel from INWTC Visakhapatnam and Navy Rowing, Kayaking, and Canoeing teams pr...


National Testing House (NR), Ghaziabad set to unveil the State-of-the-Art Shoe Testing Laboratory, Strengthening India's Manufacturing and Quality Infrastructure

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Test House (NTH), Northern Region, Ghaziabad, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has established a state-of-the-art Shoe Testing Laboratory, significantly enhancing its capability to provide comprehensive, reliable and high precision footwear testing services for MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, consumers and regulatory authorities across the country. The establishment of this advanced facil...


Shri Amit Shah inaugurates State-of-the-Art Milk Processing Plant of Madhur Dairy at Dashela, Giving new momentum to the vision of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi"

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to build a prosperous and self-reliant India through the mantra of "Sahkar Se Samriddhi," and under the leadership of Hon'ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah, the Ministry of Cooperation is continuously working to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem across the country through modern infrastructure, technology-enabled systems, and farmer-centric ...


S-VYASA Organises Yoga Programme as Part of 100-Day Countdown Series to International Day of Yoga 2026

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the 100-day countdown series to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), a Deemed-to-be University, successfully organised a Yoga programme in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) on the 36th day of the countdown series at the Prashanti Kutiram campus, Jigani, Bengaluru. On the occasion, Padma Shri Dr. H.R. Nagendra, Founder Chanc...


Prime Minister holds official talks with Prime Minister of Netherlands

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held official talks today with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, at the Dutch Prime Minister's official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship. Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between the two countries, the ...


List of Outcomes: Prime Minister's visit to the Netherlands

India, May 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. Documents Areas Restitution of Chola Copper Plates 4. Memorandum of Understanding between Leiden University Libraries and Archaeological Survey of India Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Dam Rehabilitation: Strengthening Infrastructure through Policy and Technology

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India stands 3rd in terms of Large Dams worldwide, with 6628 Specified dams. Over 26% of dams are more than 50 years old, necessitating systematic rehabilitation and safety upgrades. The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) is being implemented in phases to improve dam safety and operational performance. The Dam Safety Act, 2021, provides surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of the specified dam for the ...


Prime Minister's Visit to the UAE

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India-UAE strategic partnership is anchored in political trust, economic cooperation, and people-to-people connections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE on 15 May 2026 further strengthens cooperation across energy security, defence, maritime infrastructure, artificial intelligence, supercomputing, investment, and skill development. The growing convergence between the two countries across strategic, technological, and ...


Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya assesses India's preparedness for CWG 2026 in Glasgow

India, May 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India's preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among all stakeholders and strengthening the support system for Indian athletes preparing for CWG 2026. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Yo...