Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offers prayers at Arulmigu Subramaniyaswamy Temple, Thirupparankundram in Madurai

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited and offered prayers at the Arulmigu Subramaniyaswamy Temple in Thirupparankundram, Madurai today. During his visit to the sacred temple, the Prime Minister sought blessings for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of all citizens. The Prime Minister expressed his hope that Lord Murugan would continue to guide us with strength, courage, and wisdom. The Prime Minister shared his sent...


Vice President Lays Foundation Stone of Chetana Ganashram in Thrissur, Kerala

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chetana Ganashram is a project of the Kuriakose Elias Service Society (KESS) and an initiative of CMI Devamatha Public School, Thrissur. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that Bharat has a rich musical tradition dating back thousands of years. "The music of Bharat is not merely sound, it is a spiritual journey, a meditation, a prayer, and a celebration of life. He described music as the purest expression of Bharat'...


Text of PM's speech at the launch of various infrastructure works in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri R. N. Ravi, L. Murugan, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Nainar Nagendran, E. V. Velu, and my dear brothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu, Vanakkam! I feel honoured to be in the sacred and historic city of Madurai. I bow to Meenakshi Amman and Bhagwan Sundareswarar. Today's event marks a proud chapter in Tamil Nadu's development journey. We have laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation, projects worth over Four Tho...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shares glimpses of his address during inauguration, dedication to the Nation and laying the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs. 2,700 crore in Puducherry

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses of his address during inauguration, dedication to the Nation and laying the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs. 2,700 crore in Puducherry In a series of X posts, Prime Minister Modi said; "Delighted to be among the wonderful people of Puducherry. Today, multiple development works are being launched that will enhance ease of living and boost the...


National Arogya Fair 2026 concludes in Shegaon, reinforcing Ayush as pillar of holistic healthcare and rural empowerment

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The four-day National Arogya Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress at Shegaon, Buldhana district of Maharashtra from 25-28 February 2026, concluded successfully yesterday, reaffirming India's commitment to holistic healthcare and rural empowerment through its traditional systems of medicine. The Fair, inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the s...


INSV KAUNDINYA TO BE FLAGGED INTO MUMBAI HARBOUR

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya will be ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on 02 Mar 2026 by Shri Sanjay Seth, Raksha Rajya Mantri. The flag-in ceremony marks the successful completion of the vessel's maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman and her historic return passage across the Arabian Sea, reaffirming India's enduring maritime heritage and India-Oman linkages across the Indian Ocean. INSV Kaun...


English rendering of PM's remarks during the 350th Shaheedi Samagam of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Navi Mumbai via video conferencing

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Jo bole so nihal, Sat Shri Akal! Today, we all, on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of 'Hind di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, are piously remembering him. My salutations to everyone present in this martyrdom congregation. ​Being able to be a part of this historic and holy event is a matter of good fortune for me. ​Friends, ​The history of India is a history of bravery, coordination, and cooperation. Thr...


CSIR-NIScPR and INSA Organised Workshop on 'Creative Ways of Communicating Science' to Commemorate National Science Day 2026

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the National Science Day Celebration 2026, a Capacity Building Workshop on "Creative Ways of Communicating Science" was organised at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop was jointly organised by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) and Indian National Science Academy (INSA). The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Shekhar C. Mande, President, INSA, who emphasized the importa...


Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) introduces deferred Customs Duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers as announced in Union Budget 2026-27

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a new facilitation measure for trusted manufacturers by enabling the facility of deferred payment of Customs duty to a new category of importers called Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs). CBIC has issued detailed eligibility conditions, application p...


CSIR and its Laboratories Celebrate National Science Day 2026 Across the Country with Lectures, Demonstrations and Public Outreach

India, March 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and its laboratories celebrated National Science Day 2026 across the nation through a series of engaging activities including lectures, student visits, demonstrations, and public outreach programmes aimed at promoting scientific awareness and curiosity among young minds and the general public. This year's National Science Day was observed under the theme "Women in S...