Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of truth, non-violence, compassion and service

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that the entire life of revered Bapu stands as a beacon of truth, non-violence, compassion and service. He noted that his life and ideals will continue to illuminate the path of humanity in every era. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूताना...


Prime Minister pays homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister said that Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji's simplicity and dedication to the nation remain deeply inspiring. He noted that Shastri Ji's gentle personality fills every Indian with pride, while his resolve was firm like a rock. The Prime Minister wrote on X; "Homage to Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji, ...


Prime Minister pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti, calls for promoting Swadeshi

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti. Shri Modi said that Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts have inspired the entire world and continue to remain relevant as long as their flow remains connected with humanity. He also highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis on adopting Swadeshi, with Khadi being foremost among them. Shri Modi urged people to purchase at least one Khadi product on 2nd Octo...


PRIME MINISTER AND LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAY TRIBUTES TO MAHATMA GANDHI AND SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi; Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla; Union Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh; Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda; Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju; Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Shri Mallikarjun Kharge; Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi; Shri Ni...


India and Netherlands Discuss Deepening Agricultural Cooperation

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held bilateral talks with Mr. Silvio Erkens, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, Netherlands, in New Delhi on 28th September 2026. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing cooperation in agriculture sector, and strengthening agricultural cooperation by exploring new areas of cooperation. Both sides reiterated their resolve to ...


Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Culminates at SECL with Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, marked the culmination of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 today with programmes organised on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti across its establishments in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. During the campaign, held from 17 September to 2 October 2026, SECL undertook intensive cleanliness activities at more than 55 Cleanliness Target Units (C...


Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Calls for WTO-Compliant Approach to Correcting Global Trade Distortions at the Concluding Day of G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, U.S.

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal participated in the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spoke in sessions on structural excess capacity and production, updating the Most-Favoured-Nation principle, ending forced labour in global supply chains, and the closing session. Speaking on structural excess capacity and production, Shri Goyal said that India is the fastest-...


APEDA Facilitates Export of Bihar's Makhana from Purnea to Greece

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 1 MT of Popped (Phool) Makhana from Purnea, Bihar, for export to Greece, marking another step towards expanding international market access for Bihar's traditional Makhana and creating opportunities for improved farmer realisation through export-oriented value chains. The consignment, sourced by Indo Global...


APEDA Facilitates FPO-led Export of Frozen Food Products from Haryana to Canada

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 24 MT of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana to Canada on 1st October 2026. The shipment, exported by Aterna Foods Producer Company Limited, comprises 2,295 boxes of frozen food products with a total shipment value of CAD 35,140. The FPO-led export includes green peas, mixed vegetables, peas and carr...


Government Extends Operational Timelines of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) Intervention to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Logistics Disruptions

India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the continued geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and its impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions, the Department of Commerce has vide Notification No.37/2026-27 dated 30th September 2026 extended the timelines under Component II of RELIEF - Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Component II of the RELI...