Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 Concludes in Mumbai Under India’s Chairship with Focus on Future of Natural Diamond Sector

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Strengthening Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence in the Natural Diamond Sector

Intersessional Focuses on Transparency, Governance and Operational Reforms in Natural Diamond Trade

India - The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organisations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector.

Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry

Single Integrated Hub to Connect 46 Organizations, Slashing Administrative Costs and Boosting Productivity:Shri Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Unveils Vision to Co-Locate All Commerce & Industry Offices Under One Roof in Mumbai

Co-location To Conserve Energy, Save Fuel, and Reduce Travel for Citizens: Shri Piyush Goyal

Move to Drive India’s Aggressive $1 Trillion Export Target for This Year and $2 trillion by 2030:Shri Piyush Goyal

  15 May 2026, Mumbai

India - In a major move towards a more citizen and business-friendly administration, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, has unveiled a grand vision to co-locate all the various arms and offices of the Ministry into a single, integrated central hub in Mumbai today.

Shri Goyal stated that the initiative aligns directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Punjab Chief Minister Shri Bhagwant Singh Mann in Delhi, fruitful discussion on several key issues

Shri Shivraj Singh expresses confidence in Punjab, pioneer of Green Revolution; full central support for farmers’ welfare

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s major resolve to save Punjab’s land, water, and farmers

Shri Shivraj Singh focuses on crop diversification, Centre presents clear roadmap for Punjab’s future

Farmer benefits, water savings, soil health: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan shows path to solutions through crop diversification

“Central Government will walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Punjab”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India - Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Punjab Chief Minister Shri Bhagwant Mann in New Delhi on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held discussions with Shri Bhagwant Mann

Cabinet approves one new project covering Ahmedabad District in the state of Gujarat, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 134 Kms

The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 20,667 crore (approx.) and will be completed up to 2030-31

India - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 20,667 crore (approx.). It will be Indian Railways 1st semi high-speed project, planned with indigenously developed technology.

The project section will provide faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR,

Cabinet approves Upgradation and Modernisation of Nagpur International Airport through long term license involving Private Partner under Public Private Partnership (PPP)

India - The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the Extension of Lease Period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)’s land leased to MIL (MIHAN India Limited) beyond 06.08.2039, so as to enable MIL to license Nagpur Airport to the Concessionaire, viz. GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited (GNIAL) for 30 years since Commercial Operation Date (COD).

This marks a major milestone in Nagpur airport’s journey to becoming a regional aviation

PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO FAKHRUDDIN ALI AHMED ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 13, 2026). 

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Services Serve Around 45,000 Passengers in First 10 Days of its Run

Major Hit, Jammu Srinagar VB Services Carry 28,762 Passengers in its Maiden Week Itself

Pilgrims, Tourists, Locals and Traders Alike, these Services are Bringing Kashmir Closer to us from Anywhere in India, This Summer

Enjoy the Picturesque Route, Taking you to Paradise On Earth, Kashmir, at Very Affordable Cost vis a vis Air & Road Prices

So Why are you Missing Out? Catch the Train and Enjoy the Fun, Food & AC travel on this Route

When Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the historic 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link on 6th June 2025, it was a moment that transformed ambition into reality. On 30th April 2026, Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the augmented, 20-coach Jammu Tawi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express. Within