Prime Minister and His Majesty King Abdullah II address the India-Jordan Business Forum

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Majesty King Abdullah II today addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman. The Forum was also attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein and Jordan Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister of Investment. His Majesty and Prime Minister acknowledged the importance of increasing business-to-business ties between the two countries and called upon the industry captains from both sides to co...


A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah approves Rs.507.37 crore for National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for 20 states

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah approves Rs.507.37 crore for National Project for Strengthening Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions for 20 states. The initiative is in collaboration with Ministry of Panchayati Raj and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The Modi government launched the N...


ONDC Enables Fair, Transparent and Inclusive E-Commerce by Creating an Open, Non-Discriminatory Digital Marketplace

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), unlike traditional e- commerce platforms that operate in silos, creates an open ecosystem where sellers can reach customers across multiple platforms without being restricted by platform- specific terms and conditions. ONDC plays a big part in ensuring that small businesses, local traders and MSMEs are not digitally excluded in the emerging e-commerce environments by providing a fair, trans...


Prime Minister arrives in Ethiopia to a special welcome

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: ​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has arrived in Addis Ababa on his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia. On arrival at the airport, in a warm and special gesture, he was received by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali and accorded a warm and colorful welcome. India and Ethiopia share historical relations anchored in strong people-to-people ties. The special gesture by the Ethiopian leadership is reflective...


Joint Statement on the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on December 15-16, 2025. The Leaders acknowledged the fact that the visit of Prime Minister Modi is taking place at a significant time, as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral dip...


STRENGTHENING DISASTER MANAGEMENT

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: are issued by CWC at 350 stations (150 Inflow Forecast Stations + 200 Level Forecast Stations) as per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The network has been established in consultation with State Govt/Project authorities. CWC is providing Seven-day advisory flood forecast on its web portal https://aff.india-water.gov.in/ through pan India rainfall-based mathematical modelling for major river basins of the country. (ii). NDMA is ...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES THE 1066TH JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS OF ADI JAGADGURU SRI SHIVARATHREESHWARA SHIVAYOGI MAHASWAMIJI

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji today (December 16, 2025) at Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that across the ages, saints have enlightened humanity through their wisdom and compassion. Their lives remind us that true greatness lies not in authority or wealth, but...


Sixteen Central Trade Unions come together in support of the four Labour Codes at the Labour & Employment Summit-2025 organised by CONCENT

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sixteen Central Trade Unions convened in support of the four Labour Codes at the Labour & Employment Summit-2025 in New Delhi today, and unanimously resolved to enhance awareness on Labour Codes among workers across the country and counter misinformation relating to the implementation of the four Labour Codes. The event, organised by the Confederation of Central Trade Unions (CONCENT), saw representatives of trade unions highlighti...


Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to mishap on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50...


PROGRESS IN CURBING NAXALISM

India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, subjects of Police and Public Order are with the State Governments. However, the Government of India (GoI) has been supplementing the efforts of States affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE). To address the LWE menace holistically, a "National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE" was approved in 2015. It envisages a multi-pronged strategy involving security related measures, de...