ECGC HOLDS 67TH AGM; ACHIEVES RECORD EXPORT SUPPORT OF RS 8.55 LAKH CRORE AND HIGHEST GROSS PREMIUM IN FY 2024-25

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: ECGC, the export credit insurance entity of the Government of India, conducted its 67th Annual General Meeting on September 09, 2025 for the FY2024-25 which was attended by all its shareholders including the Commerce Secretary. The key business highlights for the FY 2024-25 are, value of exports supported stood at 8.55 lakh crore which is an all-time high achievement thereby recording a growth of 17%, out of which the ...


UNION MINISTER GOYAL URGES STEEL INDUSTRY TO BOOST SELF-RELIANCE, ADOPT SWADESHI ETHOS AND CUT IMPORT DEPENDENCE

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, addressed the 6th edition of the ISA Steel Conclave today, where he underlined the strength of India's ability to produce high-quality steel, and called upon the industry to adopt a spirit of self-reliance. He urged the sector to examine its import and export profile, identify areas where import substitution is possible, and work with domestic supply chains to...


COAL INDIA LIMITED AND NSTFDC SIGN MOU TO EMPOWER TRIBAL STUDENTS THROUGH EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a significant step towards empowerment of tribal students, Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal and National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at empowering tribal students enrolled in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The MoU signing ceremony was held on today at National Tribal Re...


GST RATE RATIONALISATION: GST ON DRONES SLASHED TO 5%

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Next-generations GST reforms under the transformatory leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi represent a strategic, principled and citizen-centric evolution of India's landmark tax framework. The GST reforms approved by the 56th GST Council Meeting will support the growth of various sectors including India's rapidly growing drone ecosystem. Earlier, the GST rate was 18% for drones with integrated camera...


NEW GST RATES: A BOON FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS' PROSPERITY

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The new GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates mark a major transformation in the agriculture and dairy sectors. With the reduction in GST rates, farmers, agricultural and dairy workers, and livestock owners across the country are expressing joy and gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed the new rates a ...


REGULATION OF BIOSTIMULANT PRODUCTS UNDER FERTILIZER CONTROL ORDER (FCO), 1985

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prior to inclusion of Biostimulant products in Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, there were around 30000 products in the market. In order to regulate biostimulants in the country, the Government of India issued Notification No S.O. 882 (E) dated 23rd February, 2021 by which the biostimulants have been included in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985 and provision under Clause 20C has been made for regulating th...


ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA HOLDS INTERACTION WITH NAAM TAMILAR KATCHI DELEGATION

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi had an interaction with a delegation from Naam Tamilar Katchi led by its Authorised Representative Shri. K. Senthilkumar and received their suggestions at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi today. Background The meeting is in continuation of the interactions being held by ECI with the Presidents of various Na...


PM MODI VOTES IN THE VICE PRESIDENT ELECTION

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi voted in the 2025 Vice President election today. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said: "Voted in the 2025 Vice President election." Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


PM MODI LEAVES FOR HIMACHAL PRADESH AND PUNJAB TO REVIEW THE SITUATION IN THE WAKE OF FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides. He reaffirmed the Government of India's Commitment to relief and rehabilitation. In a post on X, he stated: "Leaving for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation in the wake of floods and landslides. The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affec...


PM MODI UNDERTAKES AERIAL SURVEY OF FLOOD AND RAIN AFFECTED AREAS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

India, Sept. 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Himachal Pradesh on 9th September 2025 to review the flood situation and damage caused due to cloudbursts, rains and landslides in affected areas of Himachal Pradesh. Prime Minister first conducted an aerial survey of flood affected areas of Himachal Pradesh. Thereafter, PM Modi had an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as we...