India's Cold Water Fisheries Emerging as a Key Pillar of the Blue Economy

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's cold water fisheries sector is emerging as an important component of the Blue Economy by generating livelihoods, improving nutrition, promoting eco-tourism, and supporting sustainable mountain development. Once limited to traditional fishing in Himalayan streams, the sector has evolved into a modern aquaculture ecosystem supported by scientific farming and advanced infrastructure. Cold-water fisheries are practiced in high-...


Indian students to visit Japan under Sakura Science Programme 2026

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, today flagged off a group of students participating in the Sakura Science Programme 2026 at a ceremony held at NCERT, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi, Additional Secretary, (DoS...


A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny: Raksha Mantri

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated a Defence Manufacturing Complex of a private sector company, NIBE Group' at Shirdi on May 23, 2026. The complex intends to manufacture advanced artillery systems, missile & space technologies, rocket systems, energetic materials, and autonomous de...


68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting of the Asian Productivity Organisation Concludes in New Delhi

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded successfully in New Delhi after three days of deliberations, strategic discussions and high-level engagements held from 20-22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The meeting was hosted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the aegis of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commer...


DPIIT Releases Guidelines for Implementation of BHAVYA Scheme

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has released the detailed operational guidelines for the implementation of the BHAVYA Scheme, a landmark Central Sector Scheme aimed at developing investment-ready, world-class industrial parks across the country. BHAVYA has been designed to strengthen India's manufacturing ecosystem through development of inte...


Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit Canada for High-Level Business Interactions and India-Canada CEPA Talks

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from May 25-27 to advance the ongoing negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic & Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada and hold official, business & industry interactions. Senior representatives from over 100 Indian businesses are accompanying Shri Goyal from sectors like metals & mining, energy, automotive & capital goods, aerospace, touri...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributes more than 51,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in Government Under Rozgar Mela

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela today at 11 AM via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, he described the occasion as a profoundly significant day for thousands of young people across the nation. Welcoming the newest entrants into government service, he underscored thei...


U.S. Secretary of State calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The U.S. Secretary of State, H.E. Mr. Marco Rubio, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Secretary Rubio briefed Prime Minister on the sustained progress in bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including defence, strategic technologies, trade and investment, energy security, connectivity, education and people-to-people ties. Secretary Rubio shared U.S. perspective on various regional and global issues...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in China mining accident

India, May 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of lives resulting from a mining accident in the Shanxi Province of China. On behalf of the people of India, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. Shri Modi prayed that the bereaved families find strength in this tragic hour, while also wishing for the early and safe recovery of all re...


Prime Minister condoles loss of lives in a mishap in Karwar, Karnataka

India, May 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep pain over the tragic mishap in Karwar district, Karnataka. He extended his heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the earliest recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. Shri Modi also noted that Rs. 50,000 ...