Special Campaign 5.0 Underway to Promote Cleanliness and Expedite Disposal of Pending Matters

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism, together with its India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Programme Divisions, is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0. Ministry of Tourism has identified a total of 6429 targets and uploaded on the SCDPM Portal for the Spec...


GST Rate Cut: Strengthening Agriculture, Tourism and Industry in Uttarakhand

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Nestled in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a state where terraced farms meet spiritual tourism, and ancient crafts blend with emerging industries. From the red rice fields of Purola to the bustling homestays of Nainital and Mussoorie, the state's economy reflects a rich balance of nature, tradition, and enterprise. The recent GST rate rationalisation provides a timely boost to this hill economy, reducing taxes across a...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary leads Knowledge Exchange Mission to Philippines

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, is leading a high-level Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines from October 20-22, 2025, facilitated by the World Bank. The Indian delegation includes senior officers from the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and representatives from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Ma...


Prime Minister extends Birthday Wishes and thanks Prime Minister of Israel for Diwali Greetings

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended birthday wishes to the Prime Minister of Israel and also thanked him for his heartfelt Diwali greetings, reaffirming the enduring friendship between the two nations. Shri Modi in a post on 'X' said: "Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you good health and success. May India-Israel Strategic Partnersh...


Bihar Elections and bye-elections 2025: Citizens empowered to report poll- violations using C-Vigil App on ECINet

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister congratulates H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira on His Election as President of Bolivia

India, Oct. 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as the President of Bolivia. Shri Modi in a post on X said: "Warm congratulations, Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira, on your election as the President of Bolivia. Close and friendly ties between India and Bolivia have long underpinned our mutually beneficial cooperation. I look forward to deepening our partnership for shar...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Calls on Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Exchanges Deepawali Greetings

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at the Vice-President's Enclave today. The Vice-President warmly received the Prime Minister, and the two leaders exchanged Deepawali greetings on the occasion. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


With 'Green Diwali' Campaign, WWF-India EIACP Programme Centre inspires Citizens towards a Swachh, Shubh and Green Diwali under Mission LiFE

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: WWF-India's Programme Centre - Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, reaffirmed commitment to 'Mission LiFE' by promoting a conscious and sustainable celebration of a Swachh, Shubh and Green Diwali. Building on the success of its flagship campaign, 'Breath of Change - Clean Air, Blue Skies', which engaged over 2,00,000 citizens across Delhi through 25 awareness program...


DRI seizes smuggled 46,640 pieces firecrackers worth Rs.4.82 crore under "operation fire trail" at Nhava Sheva port; one arrested

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major breakthrough under its ongoing "Operation Fire Trail", the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has successfully busted a sophisticated smuggling attempt involving the illegal import of Chinese-origin fireworks and firecrackers into India. During this operation, DRI officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Nhava Sheva port, originating from China and destined for ICD Ankleshwar, which was declared as carrying "...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT KERALA FROM OCTOBER 21 TO 24

India, Oct. 20 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visitKeralafrom October 21 to 24, 2025. The President will reach Thiruvananthapuram in the evening of October 21. On October 22, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at the Sabarimala Temple. On October 23, the President will unveil the bust of former President of India, Shri K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Later, she will inaugurate the observance of the...