India Launches Responsible Nations Index to Promote Ethical Governance and Global Responsibility

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India today launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, under the aegis of the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF). The Index introduces a comprehensive global framework for assessing nations on parameters such as ethical governance, social well-being, environmental stewardship, and global responsibility, going beyond conventional indicators of power and economic prosperity. Co...


Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Issues Clarification on Forged Letter

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has clarified that a forged letter bearing a fake official letterhead and signature of the Minister is being circulated with malafide intent. The Office stated that the letter and its contents are completely fake and fabricated. The circulation of such material constitutes a serious criminal offence involving forgery, impersonation, and misuse of official government identity, app...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the Power of Effort

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today invoked the timeless wisdom of Indian tradition, emphasizing the importance of continuous effort and perseverance in nation-building. The Prime Minister highlighted that without effort, even what has been achieved may be lost, and future opportunities will slip away. Through sustained effort, however, results are attained and prosperity is secured. Shri Modi Quoted the Sanskrit verse on X: ...


Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Hindi Edition of Autobiography 'Palanivelu GUTS'

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released the Hindi edition of'Palanivelu GUTS', the autobiography of eminent surgeonDr. C. Palanivelu, and described the book as an inspiring testament to courage, perseverance and ethical innovation in the field of medicine. Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President highlighted Dr. Palanivelu's pioneering contributions to laparoscopic and robotic surgery, noting that...


28th Commonwealth Speakers' Conference Strengthening Parliamentary Dialogue

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Introduction Historical Origin and Legal Framework Aims and Functions of CSPOC Institutional Structure and Governance India's Role in CSPOC Thrust of the 28th CSPOC (India) India's Contemporary Standing and Its Relevance to CSPOC, Global South Conclusion CSPOC's institutional framework is designed to ensure continuity, regional balance, and effective coordination between biennial Conferences. Governance is ex...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, extends Raising Day greetings to NDRF Personnel

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has extended greetings to the personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on the occasion of Force's Raising Day. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said, "Warm greetings to the personnel of NDRF on Raising Day. Through its significant role in realizing the Modi govt's resolve to build a disaster-resilient India, the NDRF has today become...


Cooperative Election Authority holds consultative meeting with Multi-State Railway Employees' Cooperative Societies to align Bye-Laws with MSCS (Amendment) Act, 2023

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) convened a meeting with representatives of Multi-State Cooperative Societies of Railway Employees on 19 January 2026, with the objective of facilitating alignment of their bye-laws with the provisions of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023. The meeting was attended by representatives of 16 Multi-State Cooperative Societies of Railway Employees, with participation of o...


PM receives H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE at the airport today in New Delhi. In a post on X, Shri Modi wrote: "Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. Looking forward to our discussions. @MohamedBinZayed"...


Chief of Naval Staff visits NCC Cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt on January 19, 2026. He was accorded the Guard of Honour on his arrival by NCC cadets drawn from army, navy and air force wings. During his address, Admiral Tripathi recalled his own days as an NCC cadet and congratulated the cadets on their selection for the prestigious Republic Day Camp. H...


Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Digital India BHASHINI Division and National Health Authority

India, Jan. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), participated in the Chintan Shivir - National Review of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), held on 19 January 2026 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The review meeting was organised by the National Health Authority (NHA) and brought together senior officials from the Uni...