DGT, MSDE Signs Flexi-MoU with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to train Youth in Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Under Industry-Integrated Skilling Model

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening industry-driven skill development and deepening Government-industry collaboration, the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd., one of India's leading automotive manufacturers, under the revised Flexi-MoU Scheme (June 2024). The...


Strong Growth in Steel, Iron Ore and Fertilizer Traffic Helps Railways Earn Freight Revenue of Rs.14,571 Crore in February

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways continues to play a crucial role in supporting the country's economic activity by ensuring efficient transportation of essential commodities such as coal, steel, fertilizers, cement, food grains and containers. Freight operations in February 2026 recorded steady growth compared with the same period last year, reflecting the sustained demand for rail-based logistics across sectors. During February 2026, Indian Railw...


DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT MUST NOT BE SEEN AS OPPOSING FORCES, BUT AS COMPLEMENTARY: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that development and environment must not be seen as opposing forces, but as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work collaboratively towards this aim. Shri Birla made these comments while addressing the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026.  Shri ...


Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED), and the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated development initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and OMFED in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Government of Odisha. The Union Home and Cooperation Minister also inaugurated Sulphuric Acid Plant-III in Paradip, Odisha and addressed a Cooperative Development Seminar. Union Min...


India's achievements in Free Trade Agreements for the year 2025-26

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In last one decade, India has emerged decisive and confident: redrawing and redefining the map of global trade and charting modern, future-ready, new generation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). India has steadily expanded its network of free trade agreements over the past few years reaching Nine FTAs spanning 38 countries. Starting with India-Mauritius in 2021, the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic partnership agreement followed in...


MoPSW Strengthens Monitoring and Preparedness Amid Evolving West Asia Maritime Situation

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 06 MAR 2026: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding Indian seafarers, ensuring the safety of Indian vessels and maintaining continuity of maritime trade. A high-level inter-ministerial review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary, MoPSW, ...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Inaugurate National Stakeholders' Meet on Coconut Promotion Scheme at IIT Madras

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare and Rural Development Shri Sivaraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate a National Stakeholders' Meet on the Coconut Promotion Scheme at IIT Madras, in Chennai on 7 March 2026. The Union Minister will provide a policy vision and guidance for the effective implementation of the scheme. He will also interact with the coconut farmer leaders. Senior policymakers, including the Secretary of ...


English rendering of PM's address during post-budget webinar on "Agriculture and Rural Transformation"

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Namaskar! In the third webinar of the Budget Webinar Series, I extend my warm welcome to all of you. Earlier, two webinars were held on important topics such as Technology, Reforms, and Economic Growth. Today, the discussion is focused on crucial sectors like Rural Economy and Agriculture. You all have contributed immensely to the budget-making process with your valuable suggestions, and you must have noticed that your inputs are ...


Vice-President addresses the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at Lumami

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated as the Chief Guest at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus in Nagaland today. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and MoS Smt. Raksha Khadse Grace Day 1 of MY Bharat-NSS Chintan Shivir in Bengaluru

India, March 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, successfully conducted the first day of the two-day MY Bharat-NSS Chintan Shivir at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru. The Chintan Shivir aims to strengthen collaboration, share best practices, and develop a strategic roadmap to empower India's Amrit Peedhi as active partners in nation-building and advance the vision...