New Delhi, February 27, 2026: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday hosted a delegation of students from Ladakh at his residence for a special luncheon interaction, encouraging them to recognise their inner potential and make full use of national opportunities made accessible through technology and governance reforms. Youth Empowerment…
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PM Modi Honoured in Israel, Strengthens Tech & Innovation Ties
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Knesset’s highest honour, the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal,” during his second visit to Israel, recognising his personal leadership in strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. Historic Knesset Address In his speech to the Knesset, PM Modi recalled the historical connections between…
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BRICS Delegates Attend Cultural Evening at Crafts Museum
India reinforced its cultural diplomacy and international engagement by hosting a special cultural evening for BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas at the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. The event, organised on February 10, 2026, highlighted India’s rich artistic traditions, craftsmanship, and cultural diversity, strengthening connections between BRICS member and…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Hosts J&K & Ladakh Youth at VBYLD 2026
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hosted an informal dinner and interaction with the youth contingents from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh participating in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026 in New Delhi. The engagement provided a platform for…
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates NDWBF 2026, Releases Kudopali Saga
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 on 10 January at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), is the world’s largest B2C book fair and marks a…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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PM Shares Highlights of Mann Ki Baat Episode 128
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses from the 128th episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, underlining a string of national achievements and heartening grassroots stories that marked November. Through posts on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister invited citizens to listen to the full…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Train Departs Kanyakumari
The inaugural special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 left Kanyakumari on 29 November 2025, carrying 216 delegates bound for Varanasi where the Sangamam will run from 2 to 15 December. The first consignment 45 delegates from Kanyakumari was joined at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, forming a culturally diverse group…