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New Delhi, May 2026 : Parle Products Pvt Ltd on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after its popular “Melody” toffee gained unexpected global attention when it was featured in a viral moment shared by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The social media post by Meloni, which showed…

A group of IAS officers from the 2024 batch, currently serving as Assistant Secretaries in various Union Ministries and Departments, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 20, 2026).  Addressing the IAS officers, the President said that the All India Services, especially the…

Reaffirms India’s strong commitment towards advancing the global agenda for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health India was among the first countries to launch a dedicated national programme for adolescents in 2014: Shri Nadda “India has achieved significant reductions in Maternal Mortality Ratio and Infant Mortality Rate, at a pace surpassing…

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, held a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, on 20th May 2026 in New Delhi with senior representatives of public and private sector banks including SBI, Punjab National Bank, Canara…

In a significant push towards accelerating India’s clean mobility transition, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy chaired a high-level stakeholder consultation in New Delhi today to encourage the wider adoption and deployment of electric buses and electric trucks across the country. The meeting brought together key…

Strong political ownership, particularly among Chief Ministers, Union Development Ministers and other political representatives would be critical in accelerating implementation: Manohar Lal The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) convened a two-day National Review of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 19–20 May 2026 under…

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 4,178 km of National Highway projects in Assam during a high-level meeting in New Delhi today. The review followed inputs received through media and social media. The meeting was attended by Union MoS…

India, U.S. explore trusted technology cooperation in biotech, quantum and space Nuclear research has been opened up to the private sector for the first time in India, paving the way for new investment opportunities, private sector participation, says the Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposes regular working group with U.S. investors…

‘Bharat Tex App to enable seamless event navigation, exhibitor discovery, B2B meetings, digital badge, lead capture and AI-powered assistance’ A unified digital companion for textile fraternity at India’s largest global textile event Bharat Tex 2026 to be held from 14–17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Ms. Neelam Shami…

When BRICS nations work together and learn from each other, local innovations can create global impact : MoS Raksha Khadse BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting underway in under India’s BRICS Chairship The BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting is currently underway in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as part…