Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit Germany and the Netherlands to Strengthen Trade, Investment and Industrial Cooperation

India to Explore New Opportunities for Industrial and Technological Collaboration with Germany and the Netherlands

Around 100 Businesses and Startups to Accompany Shri Piyush Goyal on Visit to Germany and the Netherlands

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will undertake an official visit to Germany (22–24 October 2026) and the Netherlands (24–27 October 2026) to deepen strategic economic partnerships, expand bilateral trade and advance industrial and technological collaboration.

During the Berlin leg of the visit, Shri Piyush Goyal will participate in the Berlin Global

DARE/ICAR Undertakes Nearly 4,000 Cleanliness Drives under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0

Nearly 1.3 Lakh Square Feet of Space Freed under DARE/ICAR’s Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 

DARE/ICAR Promotes Cleanliness, Waste Management and Sustainable Practices across Its Nationwide Network

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), along with its 114 institutes, Regional Centres, Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), is participating in the month-long Swachhata Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026.

Earlier, on 2nd October 2026, DARE/ICAR launched Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0 with

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to Launch ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026’ tomorrow; Campaign to Continue Till 30 November

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch the campaign from Karnal, Haryana

Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026’ to Promote Balanced Fertilizer Use, Crop Diversification and Sustainable Farming Practices

Campaign to Organize Farmers’ Conferences, Kisan Chaupals, Training Sessions and Field Demonstrations Across All Administrative Levels

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare will launch the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan- Rabi 2026’ from 22 October to 30 November 2026 to promote sustainable agriculture, improve soil health and encourage the judicious use of agricultural resources. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, will launch the campaign from Karnal, Haryana.

The campaign aims to create awareness among farmers about the balanced and judicious use

“Solar panels above, thriving crops below”: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference at Bharat Mandapam

“Farmers as both food providers and energy producers: Integrating agriculture with solar power will increase farmers’ incomes”:  Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

“AgriVoltaics policy must be designed with the interests of 85 per cent of small and marginal farmers at its core”: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh

“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is leading the world in clean energy alongside its overflowing foodgrain reserves”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

“Agriculture and Energy Ministries will work hand in hand: New employment opportunities for rural youth in their own villages”: Shri Shivraj Singh

“Non-fossil energy capacity exceeds 308 GW; AgriVoltaics can meet India’s electricity demand by 2050”: Shri Pralhad Joshi

“World’s largest AgriVoltaics campaign to be launched in the next phase of PM-KUSUM”: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Indian farmers are set to become not merely ‘annadatas’ (food providers), but, by adopting solar energy, will truly emerge as both ‘annadatas and urjadatas’ (food and energy providers). Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day 7th AgriVoltaics World

PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS LALIT KALA AKADEMI AWARDS TO SELECTED ARTISTS OF THE 65TH NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ART

LET US PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG AND EMERGING ARTISTS TO DEVELOP THEIR TALENT, EXPLORE NEW MEDIUMS, AND EXPAND THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented Lalit Kala Akademi awards to selected artists of the 65th National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi today (October 21, 2026). She also felicitated Grand Prize winners and Honourable Mentions of the 3rd Print Biennale India, 2026.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this award presentation ceremony is a

Prime Minister congratulates Ajeet Singh on winning Silver in Men’s Javelin Throw F46 at Asian Para Games 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Ajeet Singh on winning the Silver Medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event at the Asian Para Games 2026.

Shri Modi lauded his outstanding display of skill and competitive spirit and extended his best wishes for his future endeavours.

The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;

“An outstanding display of skill and competitive spirit by Ajeet Singh. He has secured the Silver Medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. Congrats to him. All the best to him for the endeavours ahead: PM @narendramodi”

 

Prime Minister congratulates Soumya on winning Gold in Women’s 1500m T12/13 at Asian Para Games 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Soumya on winning Gold in the Women’s 1500m T12/13 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a personal best timing.

Shri Modi noted that her exceptional performance on debut reflects her talent, dedication and determination.

The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;

“A Golden debut indeed! 

Soumya has made a spectacular mark at the Asian Para Games 2026, winning Gold in the Women’s 1500m T12/13 event with a Personal Best timing too!

Delivering such an exceptional performance on debut speaks volumes about her talent, dedication and determination. Congratulations to her: PM @narendramodi”