India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Campuses in New Delhi today (August 31, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the textile and apparel sector is not just a part of our cultural heritage, but it has also been the backbone of the livelihoods of millions of people. If the traditional artisans receive the support...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology (RSET) and inaugurated Confluence 3.0, an Industry-Academia Summit focused on "India, Impact of AI", in Kochi. Highlighting Keralam's achievements in literacy, social development and human capital, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said Rajagiri has contributed not only to producing technocrats but also le...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today attended the Fisheries Outreach Programme at Agatti, Lakshadweep, and released "Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031", the Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. He also distributed various government benefits and assistance to beneficiaries from the fisheries sector. The programme was attended by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati R...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a mishap at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Shri Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs.50,000 for the in...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, in Bishkek, on the margins of the 26th SCO Summit. This was their first meeting this year. The two leaders had earlier met in Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December 2025. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and pe...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has termed India's 7.8% GDP growth in first quarter of FY 2026-27 a "herculean feat". Shri Modi said that the achievement reflects the collective strength and resilience of the people of India, despite oil price shocks, supply chain disruptions and global uncertainties. Shri Modi posted on X: India's exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% during Q1 of FY 2026-27 is a herculean feat. The collective s...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on 31 August 2026. Prime Minister warmly congratulated President Zhaparov on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic, noting that it gave a special meaning to the opening of the SCO Summit the same day. He also congratulated President ...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Nikol Pashinyan met today in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit. This was the first meeting between PM Modi and PM Pashinyan since the re-appointment of PM Pashinyan following the General Elections in Armenia in June this year. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Prime Minister Pashinyan on his electoral victor...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties. They also discussed the recent developments in the West Asia conflict and shared perspectives on the evolving situation. Prime Minister expressed concern at the escalation of tensions in the region and...
India, Aug. 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising the importance of cultivating positive thoughts and constructive habits. It reminds us that sustained focus and repeated practice shape the tendencies of the mind and, ultimately, influence our actions and conduct: "यद् यदेव प्रसक्तं हि व&#...