Government of India

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...

March 13, 2025 2:59 PM

Over 15.51 crore rural households now have tap water, says govt

Central government in partnership with States and Union Territories, is actively advancing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal, which aims to provide every rural household with access to safe drinking water through functional tap connections. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said that the mission is designed to supply 55 litres of water per person per day while maintaining prescribed quality standards. “The government is committed to...

February 14, 2025 11:49 AM

Government of India sanctions Rs.3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism projects, enhances infrastructure to position India as a Global Tourist Hub

The Government of India has taken several key initiatives to position the country as a premier global tourist destination during the Amrit Kaal. These efforts aim to boost tourism by enhancing infrastructure and delivering an improved travel experience for both domestic and international visitors. The Ministry of Tourism has been actively promoting India's diverse tourism destinations and products through a variety of promotional activities. This includes media campaigns, social media promotion...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

New Partnership of US and India to explore Semiconductor Supply Chain opportunities

The US Department of State will partner with the India Semiconductor Mission, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India to explore opportunities to grow and diversify the global semiconductor ecosystem under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, created by the CHIPS Act of 2022 (CHIPS Act), a statement by the US Department of State said. This partnership will help create a more resilient, secure, and sustainable global semiconductor value chain, the stateme...

July 1, 2024 9:50 AM

INS Ranvir arrives at Chattogram, Bangladesh as part of an operational deployment

Indian Naval Ship INS Ranvir arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on Saturday as part of an Operational Deployment. The Bangladesh Navy accorded a warm welcome to INS Ranvir which is part of the Eastern Fleet under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, said a Ministry of Defence, Government of India press release on Sunday. The visit by the ship comes just after the state visit of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India from 21 - 22 Jun 24. During the visit, personnel from the India...

April 9, 2024 9:30 AM

India building High Impact Community Development Project in Sankhuwasabha, Nepal

The foundation stone for the construction of the Shree Diding Basic School Building was laid at Chichila Rural Municipality-3, Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal, being built with Government of India’s financial assistance at the tendered cost of NRs.40.29 million under ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’. Political representatives, government officials, social workers, representatives of the school management, teachers, parents and students were also present on this occasion. The Government...