Government of India

March 13, 2026 11:03 AM

Centre to organise National Conference on cold water fisheries in J&K

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, will organise the first National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday. The conference will be held under the guidance of Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister of State for Fisheries Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Min...

February 9, 2026 9:26 PM

WHX opens in Dubai, highlighting India’s growing footprint in global healthcare

World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 opened on Monday at Dubai Expo City, reinforcing Dubai's role as a global hub for healthcare collaboration and innovation. Formerly Arab Health, the event builds on a 50-year legacy and is expected to attract over 235,000 healthcare professionals from more than 180 countries, bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, manufacturers and innovators to advance global health through trade, knowledge exchange, investment and partnerships. India is participating ...

November 10, 2025 5:24 PM

Centre proposes mandatory ‘Country of Origin’ filter on e-commerce platforms

The Department of Consumer Affairs has proposed an amendment to make it mandatory for e-commerce platforms to provide searchable and sortable filters based on the 'Country of Origin' for packaged commodities sold online. The Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025, issued on Monday, aim to enhance consumer empowerment and transparency in online shopping. The proposed change will enable consumers to identify the origin of products easily and make informed purc...

October 10, 2025 5:10 PM

How India’s MSP policy is transforming farm incomes and agricultural growth

India’s agricultural sector, which supports nearly half the population, is shaped by both the promise of seasonal harvests and the perils of unpredictability. Unseasonal rains, droughts, floods, and price fluctuations continue to pose serious threats to farmers’ incomes. For millions of small and marginal farmers, whose livelihoods depend entirely on crop outcomes, these risks can translate into debt, distress sales, or even withdrawal from agriculture altogether. The Minimum Support Price ...

October 8, 2025 3:31 PM

India Showcases ‘Study in India’ Initiative at 21st International Education Show in Sharjah

The 21st edition of the International Education Show commenced at Expo Centre Sharjah on October 8, offering students and parents four days of academic engagement and networking opportunities. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, this year’s edition brings together more than 100 leading universities and academ...

August 26, 2025 7:08 PM

Centre revises wheat stock limits to check hoarding, ensure availability till March 2026

The Central Government on Tuesday revised the stock limits for wheat across the country, extending their applicability till March 31, 2026. The move aims to prevent hoarding, check speculative trading and ensure adequate availability of wheat in the market ahead of the festive season. According to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, the revised stock limits will apply to traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all States and Union Territories. Under t...

June 16, 2025 2:14 PM

Centre issues Census notification: J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, U’Khand in 2026, rest in 2027

The central government on Monday formally notified the conduct of the next decennial census to be held in 2027, exercising its authority under Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948. The new notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs supersedes an earlier order from March 2019, which had set the schedule for the Census originally planned for 2021 but later postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the notification, the census will be carried out across the country wi...

May 9, 2025 12:23 PM

Traders vow to keep goods flowing amid tensions with Pakistan

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), representing over 90 million traders across the country, on Friday expressed unwavering support for the Indian government and armed forces amid the ongoing tensions with Pakistan. Praveen Khandelwal, CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, stated, “Just as our brave soldiers are guarding the borders, the traders of the nation are committed to acting as soldiers on the economic front, ensuring an uninterrupted...

May 8, 2025 2:53 PM

PM Modi reviews national security readiness in high-level meeting with secretaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with top Secretaries from key ministries and departments to review national preparedness and strengthen inter-ministerial coordination in light of the evolving security situation. The meeting was convened in the wake of Operation Sindoor—a precision strike launched by Indian armed forces early Wednesday targeting terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance...

April 24, 2025 11:44 AM

Pahalgam terror attack: Woman holds on to bloodstained jacket – the only memory of slain husband

In the aftermath of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya recounted the tragic stories of the victims’ families, whom he accompanied on the flight carrying the mortal remains from Srinagar to Bengaluru. Speaking to the media at Bengaluru International Airport, Surya shared the poignant moment involving Pallavi, the wife of Manjunath Rao, one of the three victims from Karnataka. Manjunath was shot dead in front of his wif...