Quality Council of India and National Small Industries Corporation Sign MoU to Strengthen Quality, Competitiveness and Market Access for MSMEs

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Quality Council of India (QCI) and the National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative ecosystem aimed at strengthening quality, competitiveness and market access for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The partnership brings together QCI's expertise in quality, accreditation and certification with NSIC's extensive MSME...


DPIIT Amends Footwear Quality Control Orders to Enhance Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has introduced amendments to two Quality Control Orders (QCOs) relating to the footwear sector with the objective of facilitating ease of doing business and strengthening the domestic footwear manufacturing ecosystem. The amendments were notified on 12 June 2026 vide S.O. 3038(E) and S.O. 3037(E), respectively, pertaining to the Footwear made from Leather and other ...


Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Addresses 15th Graduation Ceremony of 'National Institute of Science, Education & Research' (NISER) in Bhubaneswar; invokes legacy of Homi Bhabha

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India's nuclear programme has entered a new phase of growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while urging young scientists to carry forward the scientific legacy envisioned by...


Prime Minister addresses Australia-India CEOs Forum and Economic Roadmap Business event

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Mr. Anthony Albanese, jointly addressed the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event in Melbourne on 9 July 2026. Leading Indian and Australian CEOs and business leaders, representatives of major Australian superannuation funds and institutional investors, and Vice-Chancellors of leading Australian universities participated in t...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the power of determination and positive thinking

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that firm conviction, continuous effort and positive thinking are the true keys to success. He noted that the youth of the country, guided by these very qualities, are working with complete dedication towards the realization of a Viksit Bharat. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "अनिर्वेदः श्रि&...


English Translation of Prime Minister's Address at the Economic Roadmap Business Reception

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Greetings to all of you! Today, this hall is witnessing the coming together of the business strength and business ambition of India and Australia. Your presence here is a reflection of our shared confidence and shared aspirations. Today, the world is going through a period of uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and energy crises. In such times, it is both natural and essential for India and Australia to move forward as natural ...


India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: We, the Prime Ministers of India and Australia, drawn together by our ever closer bilateral ties, united in our determination to strengthen our nations' strategic partnership and motivated by a common ambition for an open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, hereby commit to this Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation. We reaffirm the vitality of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), established in...


Third India-Australia Annual Summit Joint Statement

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Australia the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi visited Australia from 8-10 July 2026 for the Third Australia-India Annual Summit in Melbourne, Naarm, the traditional land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Recalling the longstanding friendship between the two nations, rooted in his...


India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Australia and India are Comprehensive Strategic Partners with a common vision for a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Australia and India share deep concern over the situation in the Middle East and its consequences for our region, including the prolonged impact of disruptions on energy, resources and other important commodities' supply chains and prices. Amid this disruption, we reaffirm our shared commitment to open ...


Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1 Supply chain resilience National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) Coordinated by the Office of the Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology 2 Critical technology National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) The Office of the Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology 3 Cybersecurity Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs The Office of the Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical...