President Droupadi Murmu met with IAS officers of the 2024 batch, urging them to blend compassion with rationality in their roles. She emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality, ethics, and governance while striving to meet the high expectations of India's development goals.
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Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, introduced the Bharat Tex 2026 Mobile App as a digital platform designed to enhance the experience of participants at India's largest global textile event, Bharat Tex 2026. The app facilitates networking, event navigation, exhibitor discovery, and B2B meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-authored an op-ed with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, discussing the strengthening of India-Sweden relations with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity. Source: Original Link
India and Italy have reached a significant stage in their relationship, as noted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a joint op-ed detailing their Special Strategic Partnership centered on innovation and shared democratic values. Source: Original Link
The multinational military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has started at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, featuring 12 participating nations. This initiative aims to bolster regional collaboration, enabling armies to share best practices and enhance operational capabilities. It focuses on counter-terrorism in challenging terrains, while showcasing indigenous Indian Defence technologies. Source: Original