ENGLISH RENDERING OF PM'S SPEECH AT THE LAUNCH OF DEVELOPMENT WORKS IN ITANAGAR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Hon'ble Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri K. T. Parnaik ji, the popular and dynamic Chief Minister of the state, Pema Khandu ji, my colleague in the Union Cabinet, Kiren Rijiju, Ministers of the state government, my fellow Members of Parliament Nabam Rebia ji and Tapir Gao ji, all the MLAs, other public representatives, and m...


PM MODI MEETS LOCAL TRADERS AND RETAILERS AT ITANAGAR

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the local traders and retailers at Itanagar, today, who showcased a vibrant range of products. "They expressed joy on the GST reforms. Also gave them posters of 'Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai', which they said they will enthusiastically display on their shops", Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: "As the sun rose today, so did a new chapter in India's economic ...


PM MODI INTERACTS WITH TRADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN ITANAGAR

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with the traders and entrepreneurs in Itanagar today. Shri Modi stated that they expressed their appreciation for the GST reforms and the launch of the GST Bachat Utsav and highlighted how these initiatives will benefit key sectors like fisheries, agriculture and other local enterprises. The Prime Minister posted on X: "Interacted with traders and entrepreneurs in Ita...


NHRC, INDIA TAKES SUO MOTU COGNIZANCE OF THE REPORTED DEATH OF ONE WORKER AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THREE OTHERS WHILE CLEANING SEWER IN ASHOK VIHAR AREA OF NORTH WEST DELHI

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that one worker died and three others were critically injured while cleaning sewer in Ashok Vihar area of North West Delhi on 16th September, 2025. Reportedly, their co-workers stated that no safety equipment was provided by the private construction company which engaged them for cleaning sewer. The Commission has obser...


NHRC, INDIA'S ITEC EXECUTIVE CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMME ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEA FOR SENIOR FUNCTIONARIES OF NHRIS OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH BEGINS IN NEW DELHI

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The six-day Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the Global South began in New Delhi today. The programme is being organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It has brought together 43 senior-level functionaries from 12 N...


PM MODI CONGRATULATES ALL MOTHERS AND SISTERS JOINING UJJWALA FAMILY

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated all the mothers and sisters joining the Ujjwala family. "Through this step of ours, not only will they experience new joy on this sacred festival, but our commitments to women's empowerment will also gain further strength", Shri Modi stated. In reply to the Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Shri Modi said : (Omitted Hindi content can be viewed at https://...


NHRC, INDIA'S TWO WEEK ONLINE SHORT TERM INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR SEPT-BEGINS

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) began its Online Short Term Internship Programme (OSTI) for September 2025 today. A total of 896 applications were received out of which 80 students representing a variety of academic disciplines from 21 States and Union territories across the nation have been selected. The two-week programme, w.e.f. 22nd September to 03rd October 2025, aims to provide college/ university st...


EDITION OF CHIEF SCIENCE ADVISERS' ROUNDTABLE (CSAR) CONCLUDES WITH A SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION OF THE OUTCOME DOCUMENT ON "EQUITY-BASED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR INCLUSIVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY"

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The 2025 edition of Chief Science Advisers' Roundtable (CSAR) with a focus on "Equity-based Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive Human Development and Global Sustainability", convened under the South Africa's G20 Presidency, on 21 September 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in collaboration with its entity, the National Advisory Council on Innovat...


PM MODI PENS LETTER TO ALL CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE GST BACHAT UTSAV

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has written a letter to all the citizens to celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav', this festive season."Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses," Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: "This festive season, let's celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav'! Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for busine...


GST REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN HOSPITALITY, TRANSPORT AND CULTURAL SECTORS

India, Sept. 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Introduction The Government has announced significant GST rationalization measures aimed at making India's tourism sector more affordable, enhancing public transport use, and supporting artisans and cultural industries. These reductions will strengthen the domestic tourism ecosystem, promote cultural heritage, and encourage investment in related sectors.Under the leadership of PM Modi, these reforms align with the vi...