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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the Valedictory Programme of Phase-II training of the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie.

Congratulating the Officer Trainees on the successful completion of their training, the Vice-

Prime Minister congratulates H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema on re-election as President of Zambia

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his heartiest congratulations to President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia.

The Prime Minister said that India greatly values its multifaceted partnership with Zambia.

Shri Modi expressed his desire to work together with President Hakainde Hichilema to

Prime Minister shares an article on India’s BRICS chairship and sustainable development

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav.

The article highlights how India’s BRICS chairship advances sustainable development through people-centric climate action. It notes the focus on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy and community-based adaptation. It also highlights India’s

Japan’s Defence Minister calls on PM Modi

PM recalls productive discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her recent visit to India

PM highlights opportunities for Japan to partner with Indian companies and start-ups in defence co-development and co-production under Make-in-India

Japan’s Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. 

Prime Minister recalled his detailed discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during

DPIIT Signs MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem and Drive Innovation

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with PhonePe and Shell India Pvt. Ltd. on 19 August 2026 to strengthen support for DPIIT-recognised startups and promote innovation across key sectors of the economy.

The partnerships are aimed at enhancing access to technology, digital infrastructure,

Digital BRICS Forum and Expo held at Pune; Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the delegations

Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Leads High-Level Ministerial Fireside Chat

Ministerial Fireside Chat Focuses on Theme: “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”

Ministerial Delegations of BRICS member countries arrived at Pune today to participate in the 12th BRICS Communications ministers meeting. During the day, the Digital BRICS Forum and Expo was held today at Pune, bringing together government, industry, academia, startups and research institutions from across BRICS member countries. The Forum, institutionalised at the 7th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting hosted by India in

India-Japan Joint Press Statement

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Mr. Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 20 August 2026. The joint press statement is as follows:

“On 20 August 2026, Mr. Shinjiro Koizumi, Minister of Defense of Japan, and Shri Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence of the Republic of India, held a Japan-India Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi.

The two Ministers welcomed the steady strengthening of defence cooperation, including