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The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), under the Ministry of Textiles, has teamed up with the Femina Miss India platform for "Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World". This initiative aims to globally highlight Indian handlooms' diversity and artistic prowess through an exclusive collection that
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In his address to the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the historic opportunity to include women in India's decision-making processes. Modi described the proposed bill for women's representation as an essential step towards a developed India, urging all parliament members to support it as
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India aims to establish itself as a major global force in clean energy with a multi-faceted strategy that emphasizes hydrogen, nuclear power, and technological innovations. Led by initiatives like the Green Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy Missions, the country plans significant expansion in these areas, supported by industry collaboration and policy
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) held its Annual IP Awards Ceremony 2026 in Bengaluru, recognising 78 awardees for excellence in innovation across patents, copyrights, design registrations, trademarks, and research papers. This event highlighted C-DOT's expanding role in the telecom sector's intellectual property creation, supporting
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Prime Minister emphasized the importance of increasing women's participation in Indian politics during a speech in Lok Sabha, advocating for the women’s reservation bill which aims to allot 33% of parliamentary seats to women. He called for collective political support, reflecting on past delays and urging swift
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The President of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Lee Jae Myung, is set to make a State Visit to India from April 19 to April 21, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation, this marks President
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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has proclaimed the establishment of India's first chip fabrication plant at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited. This development is part of a series of government initiatives to strengthen India's semiconductor and
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The Change of Guard Ceremony scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Forecourt has been cancelled to accommodate rehearsals for the ceremonial reception of the President of the Republic of Korea. The rehearsal is in preparation for the forthcoming state visit. Source: Original Link
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The Election Commission of India has started commissioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the legislative assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, set for April 23, 2026. The process, involving randomisation and mock polls, ensures transparency and preparedness for the upcoming elections.
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President Droupadi Murmu attended the sixth convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, promoting the importance of Indian languages in maintaining India's cultural soul. She urged students to take pride in India's heritage and focus on national objectives of overcoming colonial mindset remains and restoring traditional
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has introduced a new Performance Monitoring Dashboard under the PAIMANA initiative. This launch marks a significant effort towards enhancing data-driven governance in the infrastructure sector across India. The new dashboard provides a unified digital interface for monitoring sector-wise performance, covering major infrastructure
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Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, visited Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, to review the Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY). The review highlighted sustainable practices, market linkages, and the government's support to improve aquaculture productivity and export potential. Source: Original Link