India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) organized a comprehensive workshop on Cyber Security at the Civil Services Officers' Institute (CSOI), Vinay Marg, New Delhi. The initiative was inspired by the establishment of the Cyber Swachhta Kendra by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The workshop aimed to enhance cybe...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction The recent GST reforms substantially reduce the tax burden on essential goods and services, making them more affordable for consumers. By lowering costs across key sectors, these reforms aim to boost consumer demand, enhance the competitiveness of domestic industries, and create a ripple effect that drives overall economic growth. Arunachal Pradesh, India's remotest north-eastern state also stands to benefit from these...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Foreign Minister of Australia, Ms Penny Wong, in Canberra on October 9, 2025. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in defence, security and regional stability. Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the growing 'dosti' (friendship) between India & Australia, built o...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the United Kingdom paid an official visit to India from 08-09 October 2025. Prime Minister Starmer was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Scotland the Rt Hon Douglas Alexand...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark session held today on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, successfully launched the 'Digital Communication Theme' for the upcoming Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. This significant event also marked the inaugural session of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), positioning India at the forefront of next-generation te...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed the agreement on the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan. The Prime Minister said this development reflects the strong leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He expressed hope that the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring much-needed respite and pave the way for lasting peace in the region. The Prime Mi...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Panaji: 9 October 2025 The third edition of the International Purple Fest begins today in Panaji, Goa with a grand and colorful inauguration ceremony. The inaugural event was attended by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale, Goa State Minister for the Department of Persons with Di...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: His Excellency, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, innovators, leaders, and investors from the world of fintech, ladies and gentlemen! A very warm welcome to all of you in Mumbai! Friends, When I last attended this event, the 2024 elections were still pending. That day, I had said that I would return for the next edition of this program and at that moment you all gave the loudest applause. The poli...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw visited key construction sites of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Bullet Train) project in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad today. The Minister reviewed ongoing works at the Sabarmati High Speed Rail (HSR) Station, the HSR Multimodal Transport Hub, and the Rolling Stock Depot. Sabarmati HSR Station:The terminal station...
India, Oct. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi spoke to Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu, and congratulated him on the progress made under President Trump's Gaza peace plan. Shri Modi welcomed the agreement on the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. He reaffirmed that terrorism in any form or manifestation is unacceptable anywhere in the world. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "C...