The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-February 2025-26 is estimated at US$ 790.86 Billion, as compared to US$ 747.58 Billion in April-February 2024-25, an estimated growth of 5.79%.

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: February 2026 February 2025 Merchandise Exports 36.61 36.91 Imports 63.71 51.33 Services* Exports 39.53 31.65 Imports 16.38 14.51 Total Trade Exports 76.13 68.56 Imports 80.09 65.84 Trade Balance -3.96 2.72 April-February 2025-26 April-February 2024-25 Merchandise Exports 402.93 395.66 Imports 713.53 657.46 Services* Exports 387.93 351.93 Imports 186.98 181.23 Total Trade Exports 790.86 ...


ECI issues directions for strict implementation of Model Code of Conduct for the general elections in 5 States/UT and bye-elections in 6 States

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Ministry monitors the projects through online portal/ web monitoring system "Project Assessment Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-Building (PAIMANA)"

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the revised estimates of Consumer Price Index (CPI), based on 2024100, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), based on 2022-23, on 12th February, 2026 and 27th February, 2026 respectively. With regard to base revision of Index of Industrial Production (IIP), it is planned to release the revised estimates based on 2022-23 in May, 2026. National Industrial Classifi...


Department of Posts to Launch '24 Speed Post' for Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Major Cities

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Posts is launching 24 Speed Post on 17th March 2026. The service will be launched by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, in the presence of senior officers of the Department at Rangbhawan Auditorium, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi at 12:30 PM. The 24 Speed Post introduces next day guaranteed delivery for urgent and t...


CARA to organise  Third Regional Consultative Workshop for  Central Zone in Bhopal

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, will organise its Third Regional Consultative Workshop for the Central Zone in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the concerned State authorities. The workshop will be graced by Nirmala Bhuria, Hon'ble Minister for Women and...


CARA issues nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records and protect children's identity

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has issued three important Office Memorandums to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) across States and Union Territories to reinforce compliance with adoption procedures, safeguard records of adoptees, and ensure strict protection of children's identity. These directions have been issued...


Significant growth in credit disbursement to MSME sector by Scheduled Commercial Banks

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S No. Financial Year Amount disbursed (in Rs. crore) 1. 2022-23 16,96,738.26 2. 2023-24 22,04,454.98 3. 2024-25 26,43,448.95 As informed by Reserve Bank of India, the credit disbursement to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector by Scheduled Commercial Banks has shown significant growth in the last three years, as given below: The Government has taken various measures to improve credit penetration and reduc...


Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh meets the Prime Minister

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav met with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today, at New Delhi. The Prime Minister posted on X; "Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, @DrMohanYadav51 met Prime Minister @narendramodi." @CMMadhyaPradesh Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


COMMUNITY HUB MOBILE SKILL VANS

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S.No. State District 1 Rajasthan Sawai Madhopur 2 Madhya Pradesh Ujjain 3 Sikkim West/ East Sikkim 4 Jharkhand Hazaribagh 5 Andhra Pradesh East Godavari 6 Karnataka Kalaburagi 7 Maharashtra Nagpur S.No. State District Total Beneficiaries 1 Rajasthan Sawai Madhopur 51,684 2 Madhya Pradesh Ujjain 43,534 3 Sikkim West/ East Sikkim 65,064 4 Jharkhand Hazaribagh 78,028 5 Andhra Pradesh East...


REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ADVENTURE TOURISM

India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tourism, in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India has formulated Model Adventure Safety Guidelines with an aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework to ensure safety in the Adventure Tourism sector across India. These guidelines have been circulated to all States and Union Territories for adoption and formulation / updation of safety protocols. All the States / Union ...