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April 23, 2026 8:55 PM

Rajasthan ranks first in e-trade volume on e-National Agriculture Market

The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform is driving transparent, technology-enabled agricultural trade by digitally integrating mandis (wholesale markets) across India. In Rajasthan, 173 mandis are now connected to e-NAM, expanding opportunities for lakhs of farmers and accelerating efficient, transparent agricultural marketing. Through e-NAM, farmers in the state can sell their produce to buyers across the country, enabling better price discovery and increased incomes. Launched...

April 23, 2026 7:09 PM

India welcomes France’s visa-free transit for Indian travellers

India on Thursday welcomed France's decision to operationalise visa-free transit for Indian nationals passing through French airports, calling it a step that will ease travel and enhance people-to-people connections. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the removal of the transit requirement was agreed upon during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai...

March 31, 2026 4:02 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Kaynes semiconductor plant in Gujarat, flags push for chip ecosystem

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a semiconductor plant of Kaynes Technology in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the start of production at the facility and underlining India’s push to build a domestic chip ecosystem. Noting the pace of developments in the sector, the Prime Minister referred to his visit to Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron facility, saying the back-to-back milestones reflect the momentum in India’s semiconductor journey. The Kaynes facility ...

March 24, 2026 2:02 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting to review security and defence preparedness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting in the wake of recent global and regional security events, and also to review India's defence preparedness. CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir Kamat, and others were also present at the meeting. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has entered its fourth week, disrupting trade route...

February 26, 2026 7:04 PM

“PM went into detail…”: MEA on PM Modi’s visit to tech exhibition in Israel

Prime Minister Modi, who is on a two-day State visit to Israel, paid great attention to the tech exhibition in the country and invited the innovators to look for opportunities and partnerships in India, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday. The Foreign Secretary also mentioned that the exhibition saw products across areas such as cyber security, education and healthcare. "The relevance is obvious, because about 14 Israeli companies that exhibited their products and their offers at t...

February 25, 2026 10:51 PM

“It’s a real thing”: PM Netanyahu hails ‘Modi hug’ as symbol of “wondrous” India-Israel friendship

Celebrating the exceptional personal chemistry and diplomatic synergy between the two nations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed his Indian counterpart at the Israeli Parliament Knesset, describing the relationship as a "wondrous friendship, both personally between the two of us and between our two countries and our peoples." The leader shared a heartfelt reflection on the reception earlier in the day at the airport. "Earlier today, my wife Sara and I greeted you at the airport. And j...

February 25, 2026 9:00 PM

PM Modi receives standing ovation at Knesset, ‘Modi, Modi’ chants echo in Israeli Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Knesset on Wednesday, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attended an official reception ceremony in his honour. With chants of “Modi-Modi,” Prime Minister Modi received a standing ovation upon his arrival at the Israeli Parliament. In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attend official reception ceremony at the Knesset for...

February 25, 2026 7:41 PM

Israeli envoy to India welcomes PM Modi on arrival in Israel

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Israel for a two-day visit. Sharing a photograph with the Prime Minister at the airport, Azar wrote in a post on X, “Welcome to Israel Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India!” Highlighting the warmth between the two leaders, Israeli Embassy in India spokesperson Guy Nir also took to X, posting, “What a real friendship looks like,” in reference to Prime Minister Modi and Isr...

February 23, 2026 6:02 PM

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates ‘Boong’ Team on BAFTA Win, Calls It Moment of Pride for Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the team behind the film Boong after it won the Children’s & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, describing the achievement as a moment of immense joy and pride, especially for Manipur, the Prime Minister’s Office said. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Boong as the winner in the category during the awards ceremony. The Prime Minister extended congratulations to everyone associated with the film ...

February 20, 2026 9:26 PM

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Draws World Leaders as Global AI Dialogue Takes Centre Stage

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, running from February 16 to 21 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, has transformed the venue into a major global platform for artificial intelligence dialogue, with thirteen country pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and a collective African pavilion showcasing ideas, investments and collaborative intent. Due to overwhelming interest, the Government of India ...