India and Australia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement(MRA) for Organic Products India-Australia partnership strengthens with Organic MRA

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products between India and Australia has been signed on 24th September 2025 at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi. This Arrangement demonstrates the shared commitment of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Arrangement (ECTA) and strengthens the strategic partnership between India and Australia. The Arrangement was signed in the august presence of Secretary Commerce, Sh. S...


Report on Piprawah Jewels Movement False and Misleading: Ministry of Culture

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture categorically denies the report published under the headline "Relics returned to India after 'colonial' uproar immediately loaned to Russia" in The Telegraph dated September 22, 2025. The claims regarding the movement of the Piprawah jewels are baseless and factually incorrect. The jewels remain securely under the custody of the National Museum, New Delhi, and no proposal for their relocation exists. The r...


Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) - 2025 Campaign: National cleanliness drive under ministry of Textiles

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, offices under the ministry of Textiles conducted different activities all across the country. A Medical camp was organized at the Central Silk Board (CSB), Bangalore. Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts organized the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" plantation drive for the beautification of the office premises on 23.09.2025. The Office of the Development Commissioner for Handl...


Jharkhand, Odisha & Chhattisgarh Shine at PM Mementos e-Auction 2025

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The PM Mementos e-Auction 2025 is now live, featuring rare and beautiful artifacts from the eastern states of Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh among many others. Citizens can bid for these treasures online at pmmementos.gov.in until October 2, 2025. Every winning bid supports the Namami Gange Project, a national initiative to rejuvenate and protect the river Ganga. Jharkhand's collection, with 27 curated mementos, displays the...


India hosts 8th Annual Contractors Meeting 2025 of International Seabed Authority at NIO Goa

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Goa, 24 September 2025 Ministry of Earth Science hosted the 8th Annual Contractors' Meeting of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) which was locally organised by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, during 18-20 September, 2025. The event commenced on the 18th September bringing together leading experts and delegates form exploration contractors to discuss the future of deep-sea exploration and resource manag...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah expresses gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the Cabinet's approval for highway expansion and doubling of railway lines in Bihar

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the Cabinet's approval for highway expansion and doubling of railway lines in Bihar. In a post on 'X', Shri Amit Shah said that today the Modi government gave Bihar road-rail related gifts worth Rs.6,014.31 crore today. Bihar, which had been deprived of basic infrastructure like rail and road for decade...


Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign - Comprehensive Cleanliness Drive in Departmental Canteen, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, successfully conducted a comprehensive cleanliness drive on 24th September 2025 at its Departmental Canteen. This initiative focused on deep cleaning, sanitization, and organizing the canteen to ensure hygienic food and a welcoming environment for all employees and visitors. The cleanliness drive was conducted under the supervision and guidance of the Shri R.K Pattanayak, A...


Launch of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan National Competition

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, is proud to announce the launch of a three-tier national competition under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) to commemorate its 5th anniversary. This initiative, aimed at fostering a drug-free India, will engage youth, students, and community members in raising awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse. The competition will culminate in a high-level ...


PM invites citizens to participate in online auction of gifts received during Official Engagements

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced the commencement of an online auction featuring a curated collection of gifts received during various official programmes and engagements. Shri Modi encouraged citizens to actively participate in the auction, noting that the proceeds will contribute to the Namami Gange initiative-India's flagship programme for the conservation and rejuvenation of the River Ganga. In a post on X, he ...


Cabinet approves Construction of 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of the NH-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a total project length of 78.942 km worth Rs.3,822.31 crore

India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Construction of 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah section of the NH-139W in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a total project length of 78.942 km and total capital cost of Rs.3,822.31 crore. The proposed four-lane greenfield project is to improve connectivity between the State Capital Patna with Bettiah connecting...