Prime Minister pays tribute to brave Police Personnel on Police Commemoration Day

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the solemn occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to the courage and sacrifice of India's police personnel. He acknowledged their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation and its citizens. In a message on X today, the Prime Minister said: "On Police Commemoration Day, we salute the courage of our police personnel and recall the supreme sacrifice by them in the lin...


Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls on Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal along with the senior officials of the ministry, called on Vice President of India,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at Parliament House today. During the meeting, the Vice President was briefed on the key initiatives and activities of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The discussion covered the current status of manufacturing and foreign trade, as well as various government ini...


CCI approves acquisition of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited with voluntary modifications

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited with voluntary modifications. The proposed combination relates to acquisition of shareholding by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (Acquirer) in J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (Target) and the subsequent amalgamation of the Target with the Acquirer (Proposed Combination)...


INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE YEAR: 2011-12=100) FOR SEPTEMBER, 2025

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.0 per cent (provisional) in September, 2025 as compared to the Index in September, 2024. The production of Steel, Cement, Electricity and Fertilizer recorded positive growth in September, 2025. The details of annual indices, monthly indices and growth rates are provided at Annex I and Annex II. The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of...


Prime Minister congratulates H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi on Her Election as Prime Minister of Japan

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his heartiest congratulations to H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi on her election as the Prime Minister of Japan. In his message on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his commitment to further strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Shri Modi in a post on X said: "Heartiest congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your election as the Prime Minister of Japan. I look...


SECOND EDITION OF INDIAN NAVY'S COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE TO COMMENCE FROM 22 OCTOBER 2025

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second edition of Indian Navy's biannual Commanders' Conference 2025 is scheduled to be held over a period of three days at New Delhi from 22 to 24 Oct 2025. The Conference assumes greater significance in the backdrop of 'Operation Sindoor' and the Navy's high tempo of operations and combat preparedness. The Navy's focus on enhancing combat capabilities, interoperability, and joint Operations with Indian Army, IAF, and ICG unde...


TRAI Assesses Network Quality Across Silchar city, Hailakandi & Karimganj districts and adjoining area in the State of Assamunder Assam Licensed Service Area

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for the Assam (LSA), covering extensive city routes of Silchar city, Hailakandi & Karimganj districts and adjoining areasin the month of August 2025. The drive tests, conducted under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Kolkata, were designed to capture real-world mobile network performance across diverse usage environments- ...


Centre Releases Over Rs.730 Crores XV FC Grants to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies in Gujarat and Haryana

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released XV Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants during the Financial Year 2025-26 to strengthen Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana. In Gujarat, the 2nd installment of Untied Grants for the Financial Year 2024-25 amounting to Rs.522.20 crores has been released for all 38 District Panchayats, 247 eligible Block Panchayats, and 14,547 eligible Gram Panchayats of the State. Further Rs.13.5989 crores...


Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha,Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visits various sections of Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House today. The visit covered key sections including the Table Office, Legislative Section, Question Branch, Members' Salaries and Allowances Branch, Members' Amenities Section, Bill Office, Notice Office, Lobby Office, and Reporters' Branch. During the visit, the Vice-President and Cha...


CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust and MMPL Trust

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of certain shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited by Setu AIF Trust, Konark Trust and MMPL Trust. The proposed combination comprises certain inter-connected steps resulting in the acquisition of up to 15% shareholding of Edelweiss Asset Management Limited(EAML) and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited(ET...