Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart in New Delhi

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with the Minister of Defence of Italy Mr Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on April 30, 2026. During the meeting, the Ministers will discuss a range of issues covering defence cooperation between the two countries. They are also expected to share their views on regional and global issues in view of the evolving security landscape. Defence cooperation between India and Italy gai...


INDIA AND SRI LANKA DEEPEN MARITIME COOPERATION THROUGH IN-SLN DIVEX 2026

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from 21-28 Apr 2026. The exercise witnessed participation of the Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak, alongside diving teams from both navies-underscoring enhanced operational coordination and professional synergy. A specialised ...


DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy's helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, making it the first salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system. All test ...


Celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada - Ministry of Culture to Undertake Nationwide Cleanliness and Awareness Activities

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from 16 April to 30 April 2026, reaffirming its commitment to the vision of a clean and green India under the Swachh Bharat Mission. As part of the observance, several activities have already been initiated by organizations under the Ministry. A Swachhta Pledge was administered to officials and staff, emphasizing individual and collective responsibility ...


The Sacred Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha Arrive in Leh Amid Deep Spiritual Fervour

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amid deep spiritual fervour and an atmosphere imbued with devotion, the Sacred Holy Piprahwa Relics of Tathagatha Buddha arrived in Leh today, marking the commencement of a historic spiritual celebration in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The reception ceremony was marked by traditional performances, ceremonial honours, and sacred rituals. The relics, brought from Delhi by Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and Khenpo Thinlas Chosal of Matho...


Principal Controller of Communication Accounts releases schedule of Telecom Pensioners Jeevan Praman Camps in Delhi for the month of May 2026

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Location दिनांक 1 MTNL Exchange Building, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi 05.05.2026 2 MTNL Exchange Building, Rohini Sector-3, Delhi 08.05.2026 3 MTNL Exchange Building , Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 15.05.2026 4 MTNL Exchange Building , Dwarka Sector-6, New Delhi 19.05.2026 Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Department of Telecom (DoT) is organizing Telecom Pensioners Jeevan Pram...


Pr. CCA Delhi Issues Directions to BSNL/MTNL Pensioners for Timely Submission of KYP Forms

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Principal Controller of Communication Accounts has today informed that the pensioners of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi Circle who have not yet submitted their KYP (Know Your Pensioner) forms during the last one year are required to submit their KYP forms at the earliest. KYP forms with latest information are essential for issuance of EPPO. Delay in submission of KYP ...


Pan-India Testing of Indigenous Cell Broadcast System Underway for Rapid Disaster Alerts

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Follow DoT Handles for more: - X - https://x.com/DoT_India Insta-  https://www.instagram.com/department_of_telecom?igshMXUxbHFjd3llZTU0YQ Fb - https://www.facebook.com/DoTIndia Youtube: https://youtube.com/@departmentoftelecom?siDALnhYkt89U5jAaa The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, is actively ...


10th India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee Meeting Held in Nairobi to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 10th Session of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held on 27 - 28 April, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, to review and strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade, Republic of Kenya, Ms. ...


Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Highlights India's Climate Leadership, Renewable Energy Expansion and Global Economic Engagements

India, April 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal delivered the keynote address at the 'Advancing Resilience with Climate Change' dialogue in New Delhi today, highlighting India's emergence as a global leader in climate action, its strong performance in achieving Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity, and ongoing global economic engagements with multiple countries...