DPIIT Signs MoU with Chamber India to Boost Startup Ecosystem and Strengthen Global Linkages

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India to strengthen India's startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth. The partnership aims to enhance engagement between startups, corporates, investors, and global stakeholders, while facilitating international linkages and cross-border collaboration. It will also support startups through initiati...


Department of Commerce Notifies Revised Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Schedules for Alignment with Amended Customs Tariff

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Commerce has issued Notification No. 15/2026-27 dated April 30, 2026, revising the schedules under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme. The revisions pertain to Appendix 4R for DTA exports and Appendix 4RE for exports by Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Unit (EOU) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, in line with amendments made in the First Schedule to the Customs ...


ECI Introduces QR-Based ID System to Strengthen Security at Counting Centres

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


India-New Zealand FTA Elevates Ayush to Global Platform, Unlocks New Pathways for Wellness Professionals

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in India's global outreach in traditional medicine and holistic healthcare, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation. The forward-looking Agreement not only expands India's trade footprint but also opens unprecedented opportunities for global recognition, mobility, and institutional collabora...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER GREETS THE PEOPLE ON THE EVE OF BUDDHA PURNIMA

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi 30 April 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla has greeted the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. In his message, Shri Birla said: "Heartfelt greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The full moon of Vaishakh is not merely a festival, but a resolve to continuously walk the path of self-reflection, awareness, spirituality, and humanity. The entire life of Gautama Buddha was an extraordinary journe...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting how enthusiasm and positive energy lead to success

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that enthusiasm and positive energy inspire a person to remain consistently active in their actions. The Prime Minister noted that this unwavering enthusiasm leads all those efforts to success which a person resolves to accomplish. The Prime Minister posted on X: "कर्मशील और ऊर&#23...


Prime Minister attends the Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today attended the Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi. The Prime Minister noted that extensive discussions were held on strengthening India's global engagement through advancing trade, technology, and strategic partnerships, while also deepening the connection with the Indian diaspora. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Attended the Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi. We had extensi...


A New Era of Online Gaming Governance

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Online Gaming Authority of India Two-Tier Grievance Redressal and Appellate Mechanism Penalties and Enforcement Determination of an Online Game Registration of Online Games User Safety Features Operationalising the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 will come into force on 1 May 2026. This marks a decisive step in shaping India's digital gaming lands...


Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Tathagata

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Sacred Exposition of the holy relics of Tathagata Buddha is an initiative that enables public viewing of sacred Buddhist relics. The relics symbolise the teachings and spiritual presence of Tathagat, the fully enlightened Buddha. These relics are preserved at the National Museum, New Delhi, under strict conservation protocols. Sacred expositions of the holy relics have been held in several countries. The exposition in Ladakh f...


MoSPI conducted National Deliberative Summit on "Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance" during 29-30 April, 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

India, April 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized one-and-a-half-day National Deliberative Summit on "Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance" with States/UTs and other stakeholders on 29-30th April 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Summit aimed to build consensus on action plans and timelines for harmonizing administrative data and it has brought together around 300 stakeholders from over 31 State/UT...