India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held at Bharat Mandapam, here today. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Ms. Kimi Onoda, Minister in charge of Healthcare Policy, Japan. Welcoming the delegation, Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, noted that India and Japan share a partnership grounded in mutual respe...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today inaugurated the 2-day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi, being held on 5th and 6th May 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's response to the challenges posed by rare diseases. Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, stated that the core objective of organizing this conference is to understand the cha...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Harivansh, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, on 5th May addressed the gathering at the release of a special commemorative issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam', the flagship research journal of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), marking the 200-year journey of Hindi journalism in India. The event was graced by the presence of Vice Chancellor of IIMC, Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Informa...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Second Employment Working Group Meeting under India's BRICS Presidency 2026 will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, from 6-7 May 2026. The meeting will bring together representatives dealing with labour, employment, and worker welfare from BRICS Member States, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Second EWG Meeting will serve as a...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India has entered a decisive phase in its defence journey, where technology, indigenous innovation and private sector participation are shaping a new global identity for the country. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and attended by CMDs/MDs and senior officials of Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and representatives from the States of Assa...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog today launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) Portal, which is aimed at strengthening real-time governance, improving coordination among stakeholders and accelerating last-mile delivery under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP). The portal was formally launched by Ms. Nidhi Chhibber, CEO, NITI Aayog, in the presence of Officers from the Central and State Governments, Central Prabhari Officers, Pl...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's steel sector is a key "sunrise sector" with strong and steady growth. It became the world's second-largest steel producer in 2018 and has retained this position. At the same time, steel consumption has more than doubled over the past 12 years. As demand increased, exports rose while imports declined, improving self-reliance. To support this growth, the government ensured raw material availability and reduced production costs....
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE that led to injuries to three Indian nationals. He said that targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. Shri Modi stated that India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterated its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasized that ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation throu...
India, May 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that success achieved through tireless effort and by following the path of truth is lasting. He noted that such success not only builds self-confidence but also brings a deep sense of satisfaction to the mind. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "न तथा बलवीर्याभ्यां ज...