Workshop on 'Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of Sustainable Development Goals, Compilation of Environment Accounts, and Gender Statistics' during 18th-19th March, 2026, Patna

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has organised  two-days consultative workshop on 'Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of Sustainable Development Goals, Compilation of Environment Accounts, and Gender Statistics. This capacity building workshop is co-organised with Government of Bihar with the technical support by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India. The inaugural ...


India must become global hub of drone manufacturing in next few years amid current geopolitical instability: Raksha Mantri at National Defence Industries Conclave 2026

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he stressed on the urgent need to build a drone production ecosystem to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view of the present geopolitical uncertainties. He was addressing MSMEs, start-ups, winners of Innovations fo...


Prime Minister greets everyone on occasion of Navratri

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his warmest greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Navratri, praying for prosperity, health, and the fulfillment of the resolve for a Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on this occasion, highlighting the divine and benevolent grace of Goddess Shailaputri as the holy festival of Navratri commences.  PM Modi also shared a devotional hymn d...


Prime Minister Speaks with King of Jordan

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, to exchange festive greetings and discuss the evolving security situation in the region. The Prime Minister spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II and conveyed advance Eid wishes. During the discussion, both leaders expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue a...


Vice-President inaugurates Golden Jubilee Building of Modern School, Vasant Vihar

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Building of Modern School, Vasant Vihar, marking 50 years of the institution's distinguished contribution to education. Congratulating the school on completing five decades of educational excellence, the Vice-President described the milestone as a remarkable achievement, reflecting sustained dedication to learning, character building, and ...


22nd Instalment of PM-KISAN

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Strengthening Farm Confidence through PM-KISAN Support Voices from the Field: Strengthening Farm Productivity An independent assessment conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in 2019 examined the utilisation of cash transfers under the scheme. The study found that the financial support provided through PM-KISAN has helped alleviate short-term credit constraints in rural areas, thereb...


NITI Aayog's report on India's Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector Launched

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A report titled "Realizing the Export Potential of India's Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector" was formally launched today, outlining India's ambition to emerge as a global hub for sports goods manufacturing and exports The report focuses exclusively on the sports equipment manufacturing segment, a sector with significant untapped export potential. The report identifies the Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector as highly labo...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEPLOYING DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN INCOIS

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences is recognized as a National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) by International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) programme of IOC/UNESCO to facilitate global oceanographic data sharing. Accordingly, it has been receiving and archiving data from heterogeneous platforms like Argo floats, XB...


PARLIAMET QUESTION: EARLY WARNINGS BY IMD

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has evaluated the accuracy and timeliness of the early warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) during Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu State. From extended-range forecast (2 weeks ahead of genesis) to nowcast (up to 3 hrs in advance), IMD issued forecasts/nowcasts, along with multi-hazard early warnings, to the State of Tamil Nadu in a timely manner. First information about likely cyclogenesis, i.e...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends greetings on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri

India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....