"ELCs will empower the Youth to uphold Truth and Strengthen Democracy": CEC Gyanesh Kumar

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


GeM and Textiles Committee Sign MoU to Boost Procurement of Recycled and Upcycled Textiles

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government e Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, have joined hands to promote recycled and upcycled products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes through public procurement, creating new market opportunities for enterprises in the circular textile economy. The partnership was formalised through a Me...


Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls Upon Automotive Industry to Deepen Localisation, Expand Exports and Prepare to Serve Global Markets

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today addressed the 66th SIAM Annual Convention as Chief Guest and called upon the Indian automotive industry to seize the opportunities emerging from India's expanding trade partnerships, growing domestic market and global shifts in manufacturing. He urged the industry to deepen localisation, invest in technology, innovation, research and development, expand exports and pre...


Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls for Nationwide FTA Utilisation Drive to Expand India's Global Trade Footprint

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called for a focused, inclusive and nationwide effort to maximise the utilisation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to expand India's trade across the world and ensure that the benefits of enhanced market access reach businesses across the country. Addressing the National Workshop on "Leveraging FTAs an Outreach Programme" in New Delhi today, Shri Goyal emphasised the ne...


APEDA Facilitates Flag-Off of 18 MT of NPOP-Certified Ethnic Rice from Tripura for Export to Austria and the Netherlands

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A consignment of 18 metric tonnes of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura was flagged off on 2 September 2026 for export to Austria and the Netherlands, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The export marks a significant step towards creating new market opportunities for local farmers and strengthening Tripura's integration with international markets ...


India and Belgium call for deeper defence industrial collaboration to build stronger militaries through co-development & co-production

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of Defence & Foreign Trade of Belgium Mr Theo Francken has emphasised the strong potential for deeper industrial collaboration between India and Belgium to strengthen the defence forces through collective efforts, with Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth urging Belgian defence manufacturers to leverage their technological expertise alongside India's manufacturing scale for co-development & co-production of niche products ...


Raksha Mantri unveils 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document outlining India's strategic roadmap & vision for global partnerships over next 10 years

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA' document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. This comprehensive framework outlines India's strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. The document marks a shift in India's strategic engagement, aligning national security objectives with proactive global cooperation, fostering long-term stability and mutual growth. Key ...


Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Belgium's Defence Minister in New Delhi

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade of Belgium Mr Theo Francken in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. During the interaction, the two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of defence and industrial cooperation. The two ministers agreed to expand bilateral ties through defence cooperation dialogue, high-level visits, training and capacity building. Both leaders also di...


Media Advisory for SEMICON India 2026

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Media Registration for SEMICON India 2026 is now open. The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be held from 17th to 19th September 2026 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi, with the theme "Silicon to Systems: Building the Ecosystem." Visitors can register through the official SEMICON India registration portal The registration process requires media personnels to create an account by selectin...


NIELIT and Intel India Organized National Leadership Dialogue and Launched Agentic AI Skilling Programs for Preparing India's Workforce for the Agentic AI Era

India, Sept. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Intel India, organised a National Leadership Dialogue on "Preparing the Future Workforce for the Agentic AI Era" at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Dialogue brought together senior representatives from Government, foreign embassies, academia, indu...