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1st Meeting of Task Force on Textiles Exports held under Chairmanship of Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal

NEW DELHI, 11 JUNE: The first meeting of the Task force on Textiles Exports was held under the Chairpersonship of Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi on 10th June 2025 to discuss issues & strategies for enhancing textiles exports from India. Shri Sunil Barthwal mentioned that the primary objective of the Task […]

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India successfully met peak power demand of 241 GW on 9th June, 2025 with zero peak shortage: Manohar Lal

NEW DELHI, 10 JUNE:    2013-14 2023-24 2024-25 (till 31.03.2025) Jun 2024 to April 2025 Anticipated up to March’26 2029-30 Demand Peak demand met FY (GW) 130 240 250 244.5 270 335 Peak shortages in FY (%) 4.5 1.4 0.1 0.4 – – Energy Consumption (met) in FY (BU) 960 1622 1694 1541 – 2388 […]

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Engages with Swiss Industry to Deepen India–Switzerland Economic Partnership

NEW DELHI, 10 JUNE: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held extensive engagements with Swiss industry leaders on 9th June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues under the recently signed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The […]

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USBRL Marvel: 36 Tunnels, 943 Bridges & India’s Longest Rail Tunnel in Katra-Banihal Section

NEW DELHI, 06 JUNE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, marking a historic moment in India’s railway development. Built at a cost of ₹43,780 crore, the electrified corridor features 36 tunnels and 943 bridges. A standout section, the 111-km Katra-Banihal stretch, has 97.42 km of tunnels and […]

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Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan meets Vietnamese Delegation

NEW DELHI, 05 JUNE: India and Vietnam agreed to step up cooperation in the media and entertainment sector during a meeting held  today between Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr.L.Murugan, and a delegation of high ranking officials from Vietnam led by H.E. Mr.Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politbureau Member of Communist Party […]

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LIC of India Receives the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Certification from British Standards Institution

30 MAY: LIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirming that the Insurer’s Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management capabilities are consistent with global best practices. The ISO 22301:2019 BCMS accreditation recognises the Insurer’s […]

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India Participates in 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília

NEW DELHI, 26 MAY: India participated in the 9th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting held under the Chairship of Brazil on 21st May 2025 at the Itamaraty Palace, Brasília – Federal District. The overarching theme of the meeting was “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”. The meeting witnessed the presence of Industry […]

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Operation Sindoor’s Reach Confirmed: New Satellite Imagery Exposes Severe Damage to Pakistani Airbase

New Delhi : Recent high-resolution satellite imagery has revealed that Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase, a strategic military installation in Rawalpindi, suffered far more extensive damage during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ than initially reported. The fresh visuals indicate that the precision strikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF) may have demolished a significant portion of the base’s […]

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India calls for dismantling of export controls among BRICS members at 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting

NEW DLEHI, 23 MAY: The 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held on 21st May 2025 under the Presidency of Brazil, with the theme, “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” India used the platform to oppose export controls among BRICS members, encouraging mutual support within the bloc. As India prepares to assume the […]

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EAM Jaishankar Praises PM’s Vision to Elevate India-Netherlands Partnership

THE HAUGE, 20 MAY: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague on Tuesday, appreciating his commitment to strengthening the India-Netherlands partnership. Jaishankar also commended the Netherlands’ firm stance against terrorism. Sharing details on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. […]

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