Celebrating the Return of India's Lost Cultural Heritage: Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Addresses Press Meet at National Museum

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today said that the return of the sacred antiquities from the United States marks the restoration of India's civilisational memory and reflects the Government's unwavering commitment towards reclaiming and preserving the nation's cultural heritage under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Addressing a press conference at the National Museum...


IEPFA Signs MoU with Prasar Bharati to Amplify Investor Awareness initiatives

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Public Service broadcaster Prasar Bharati to strengthen nationwide investor awareness initiatives through the dissemination of informative scroll messages on Doordarshan across National and Regional channels. The MoU signing event was presided over by Smt Anita Shah Akella,...


Agreement Signed between DBN (Digital Bharat Nidhi) - Department of Telecommunications; Government of Andhra Pradesh; APBIL; BSNL & APSFL for Implementation of Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in Andhra Pradesh

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta- https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa In a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure and accelerating broadband connectivity across rural Andhra Pradesh, Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) under Department of Te...


Republic of Chile Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Francisco Perez Mackenna, Leads High-Level Delegation to India to Strengthen Economic and Commercial Cooperation

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level delegation from the Republic of Chile led by H.E. Mr. Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, visited India for bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held discussions with the Foreign Minister of Chile on further deepening bilateral trade and investment ...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Felicitates LEAPS 2025 Winners Across 13 Categories Celebrating Excellence in Logistics and Innovation

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal felicitated the winners of LEAPS Awards 2025 across 13 categories spanning Core Logistics, MSMEs, Startups, Institutions and Special Categories at the LEAPS Awards 2025 and release of the LEADS Report 2025 today in New Delhi. Shri Goyal today also released the LEADS 2025 report at the LEAPS Awards 2025 ceremony. The event witnessed participation from senior government offici...


Cabinet approves Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a financial outlay of Rs.37,500 crore

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a financial outlay of Rs.37,500 crore. The Scheme marks a major step towards accelerating India's coal/lignite gasification programme, advancing the national target of gasifying 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal by 2030, strengthening energy security, and reducing dependence on impo...


Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey Visits Eastern Coalfields Limited

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, visited Eastern Coalfields Limited on 13th May 2026. The visit was focused on reviewing the company's operational achievements, ongoing initiatives, and strategic roadmap for future growth. Discussions were held on key aspects relating to production, dispatch, mine safety, operational efficiency, and sustainable development initiatives undertaken by ECL. As part...


Visit of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey to Dhanbad; inspection of Belgaria Township and high-level review meeting at Koyla Bhawan

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of his three-day visit to Jharkhand, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, visited Dhanbad today. During the visit, he inspected ongoing rehabilitation and development works at Belgaria Township and chaired a high-level review meeting at Koyla Bhawan, BCCL Headquarters. Minister commenced his visit with an inspection of Belgaria Township, where rehabilitation of fire-affected famil...


Cabinet approves Upgradation and Modernisation of Nagpur International Airport through long term license involving Private Partner under Public Private Partnership (PPP)

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Extension of Lease Period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)'s land leased to MIL (MIHAN India Limited) beyond 06.08.2039, so as to enable MIL to license Nagpur Airport to the Concessionaire, viz. GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) for 30 years since Commercial Operation Date (COD). This marks a major milestone in Nagpur ai...


Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2026-27

India, May 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. Margin over cost (%) MS MSP Increase in 2026-27 2025- 2013- over 2025-26 over 2013-14 1. Common 2441 1627 50 2369 1310 72 1131 Grade A^ 2461 - - 2389 1345 72 1116 2. Hybrid 4023 2682 50 3699 1500 324 2523 Maldandi 4073 - - 3749 1520 324 2553 3. Bajra 2900 1858 56 2775 1250 125 1650 4. Ragi 5205 3470 50 4886 1500 319 3705 5. Maize 2410 1544 56 2400 1310 10 1100 Pu...