Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals organizes 1st Edition of CHEMCONNECT 2026 at IIT Madras

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers today organized the inaugural edition of CHEMCONNECT 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on 25th August 2026. Over 200 leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs across industry, academia, start-ups, and research institutions, including representatives from the Centres of Excellence established by the Department attended the even...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA'S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF EID-E-MILAD-UN-NABI

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu in her message on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi says: - "On the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens living in India and abroad, especially the Muslim brothers and sisters. The festival of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is an occasion to recall the preachings of Prophet Muhammad. His teachings inspire us to follow the path o...


PM chairs 53rd PRAGATI Meeting

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth earlier today. During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed six key infrastructure projects across the Railway, Road and Power sectors, spanning nine States with a cumulative cost of more than Rs.30,000 crore. The projects, significant for strengthening conn...


Prime Minister invites citizens to share their UPI experiences as UPI completes a decade

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi recalled the transformative journey of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which was rolled out a decade ago and marked a major turning point in India's digital payments journey. Highlighting the scale and reach achieved by UPI over the past ten years, Shri Modi said that its remarkable journey is something every Indian can be proud of. The Prime Minister invited citizens to share their exp...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing on good company and wise counsel

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the virtue of good company and wise counsel. The message offers a timeless reminder that wise companionship, noble discourse and selfless friendship are essential foundations for a fulfilling and peaceful life: "उत्तमैः सह साङ्गत्यं प&#...


BLOs are the foundational pillars of India's democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1.77 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) with the concurrent audit by over 5.82 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by the recognised political parties. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities Commences in New Delhi

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities was inaugurated today in New Delhi by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development. Organised on the theme "Reimagining Agricultural Higher Education for ViksitBharat@2047," the two-day Conference, (25-26 August 2026), brings together Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, senior officials of DA...


National Traders' Welfare Board Holds 100th VC Meeting to Strengthen Engagement with Traders Across the Country

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) today convened its 100th Virtual Conference (VC) Interaction Meeting, marking a significant milestone in strengthening regular engagement with the trader community across the country. The decision to establish a dedicated virtual platform for retail traders was taken during the 2nd Meeting of the Board, held on 7 February 2024 and chaired by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Chairs India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence in Tokyo

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today chaired a roundtable with leading Japanese and Indian industry representatives on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Tokyo, underlining the growing importance of these sunrise sectors in strengthening India-Japan economic and technological cooperation. Shri Goyal highlighted that Semiconductors and AI are emerging as key areas of cooperation and cons...


Indian Community in Japan Playing Key Role in Strengthening India-Japan Ties: Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal

India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the Indian community in Tokyo, Japan, today and appreciated the contribution of the Indian diaspora in strengthening India-Japan ties. He described the nearly 60,000-strong Indian community in Japan as "Brand Ambassadors of India", noting that their conduct, professionalism and contribution across different fields serve as an important introduction to India among t...