Union Minister of MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurates MSME, KVIC, COIR and NSSH Pavilions at the 44th India International Trade Fair today

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the MSME, KVIC and COIR Pavilions in Hall No. 6 and NSSH Pavilion in Hall No. 5 at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, today. The event was graced by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State in the Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Labour & Employment and Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & V...


Ministry of I&B Approves Revised Rate Structure for Government Advertisements to Strengthen Print Media Ecosystem

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%. The media rates for print media per sq.cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to Rs. 59.68, an increase of 26%. The Government has also agreed to the recommendations of the Committee relating to premium rates to be offered for colour advertisements, preferential positioning. Central Bureau of C...


Auction for Sale (re-issue) of (i) "6.01% Government Security 2030"(ii) "7.09% Government Security 2074

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of (i) "6.01% Government Security 2030" for a notified amount of Rs.18,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method and (ii) "7.09% Government Security 2074" for a notified amount of Rs.12,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.2,000 ...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivers the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture organised by The Indian Express in New Delhi today. Shri Modi remarked that today we have gathered to honour a distinguished personality who elevated the power of democracy, journalism, expression, and public movements in India. He highlighted that Shri Ramnath Goenka, as a visionary, an institution builder, a nationalist, and a media leader, established t...


India Showcases World's Largest Digital Inclusion Drive at WTDC-25; Union MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Calls for Global Digital Solidarity

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Presenting India's vision for a sustainable, secure and inclusive global digital future, Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, addressed the High-Level Segment of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku today. He reaffirmed India's civilizational guiding principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-"the world is one family"-and highlighted India's deep pa...


Empowering Divyangjan at Global Stage: Over 40 'Vocal for Local'

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today inaugurated the Ministry Pavilion and various stalls showcasing the products and initiatives of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was graced by the presence of Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma, Secretary Shri Amit Y...


Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Highlights Indo-Japanese Energy Opportunities at Tokyo Industry Meet

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, participated today in a Roundtable with leading Japanese industry representatives in Tokyo, focusing on opportunities for Indo-Japanese collaboration across the entire energy value chain. The discussions centred on how India and Japan-two major economies of the Indo-Pacific-can work together to build secure, sustainable, and future-ready energy systems. Minister Puri h...


24x7 Control Room set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah, in light of a tragic bus accident late last night involving Umrah pilgrims, near Madinah, Saudi Arabia

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In light of a tragic bus accident late last night involving Umrah pilgrims, near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah. Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs , Shri Kiren Rijiju expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength in this difficult time. The contact details of the Helpline are as under: 8002440003 (Toll fre...


India and Russia Hold High-Level Interagency Consultations in New Delhi

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi today, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, and H.E. Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia. The meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both sides to review the full spectrum of maritime cooperation. The discussions reaffirme...


CURTAIN RAISER OF CHANAKYA DEFENCE DIALOGUE 2025 HELD IN NEW DELHI

India, Nov. 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted the Curtain Raiser of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 (CDD-2025) today at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The Dialogue, scheduled for 27-28 November 2025, will be held on the theme "Reform to Transform: Sashakt, Surakshit aur Viksit Bharat." The event commenced with welcome remarks followed by the release of the CDD-2025 teaser. A Fir...