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India's Civilisational Openness Discussed at EPFO Event

Official Press

21 Apr 2026

Marking Civil Services Day, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched Season 2 of Reimagining Governance Discourse for Excellence (RGDE), with a keynote address by historian and author William Dalrymple. Dalrymple stressed India's historical strength in spreading ideas, rather than conquest, and its role as a civilisational connector. He highlighted India's influential exchange on the ancient global stage, through trade and cultural propagation such as Buddhism and mathematics. The session encouraged discussions on integrating historical openness into contemporary governance.

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Raksha Mantri Advocates Enhanced India-Germany Defence Partnerships

During his visit to Germany, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between India's and Germany's defence sectors, highlighting the collective capability to address global security challenges. He pointed out that India is undergoing significant transformation in the defence sector and Germany&

India's Seafood Exports Hit Record High Amid Diversification Efforts

India's seafood exports reached a historic high of over ₹72,000 crore for the financial year 2025-26, driven primarily by strong sales of frozen shrimp. While exports to the United States faced dips due to tariffs, other markets like China, the EU, and Southeast Asia showed significant growth.

Prime Minister Modi Condoles Thrissur Factory Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over a tragic incident at a cracker factory in Thrissur, Keralam, where several lives were lost. He announced financial aid from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), offering Rs. 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,

Chief Minister of Bihar Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 21, 2026. The meeting was highlighted through a post by the Prime Minister's Office on social media platform X. Source: Original Link

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Raksha Mantri Advocates Enhanced India-Germany Defence Partnerships

India's Seafood Exports Hit Record High Amid Diversification Efforts

Prime Minister Modi Condoles Thrissur Factory Tragedy, Announces Financial Aid

Chief Minister of Bihar Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi