India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Modi remarked that in a parliamentary democracy, the role of the Speaker is unique. He highlighted that the Speaker does not get to speak much, but their responsibility lies in listening to ot...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 5th edition of the District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad today, bringing together senior officials, district administrations, and sector experts to deliberate on strengthening the implementation of Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual event was chaired by Shri Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, DDWS, and witnessed participat...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh highlighted the importance of institutional memory of humans in shaping application of Artificial Intelligence in legislatures. Harivansh emphasised that if AI is to enter legislatures, it must become accountable, contextual, and trustworthy. He made these remarks at the workshop on the adoption of AI in Parliament at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: December 2025 December 2024 Merchandise Exports 38.51 37.80 Imports 63.55 58.43 Services* Exports 35.50 36.97 Imports 17.38 17.80 Total Trade Exports 74.01 74.77 Imports 80.94 76.23 Trade Balance -6.92 -1.46 April-December 2025 April-December 2024 Merchandise Exports 330.29 322.41 Imports 578.61 546.36 Services* Exports 303.97 285.53 Imports 152.23 150.01 Total Trade Exports 634.26 607.9...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, when the God Sun enters the Capricorn constellation from Sagittarius, and the entire country celebrates this festival with enthusiasm in various forms such as Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bihu, Pongal, and Khichdi, the National Cultural Mapping Mission (NMCM) division of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) celebrated its Foundation Day with a dignified and culturally ...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), was invited to the Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, held at, Bhopal. The conference, organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, academia, and central agencies to deliber...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Rekha Gupta, visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on January 15, 2026. Impressed with the discipline and presentation of cadets, she applauded their conduct and said that their synchronised march, band performances, and cultural presentations reflected the heartbeat of the nation. The Chief Minister appreciated the role played by NCC in building courageous ...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, organised by IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, concluded today in Bhopal. The event showcased cutting-edge AI use cases and best practices in governance and public service delivery, successfully aligning state-level initiatives with the IndiaAI Mission's national ambitions. The Conference is part o...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards reinforcing India's energy security and accelerating economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation for three commercial coal blocks-Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat. These blocks were successfully auctioned under the 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions. The execution of these agreeme...
India, Jan. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), and other Government partners and industry stakeholders, organised the National Conference on Strategic Trade Controls (NCSTC) 2026 in New Delhi today. The Conference provided a platform for discussions on India's Strategic Trade Control (STC) framework, including poli...