New Delhi, September 3: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal; Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde, along with other dignitaries, flagged off the inaugural service of the new train between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Sawantwadi Road today, marking a significant step towards strengthening direct rail connectivity between Mumbai and the Konkan region. The new train service will provide an important direct rail link between Mumbai and several major towns across the Konkan region, covering a distance of approximately 510 km. With a wide network of…
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New Delhi, September 3: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today met the parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Seychelles led by H.E. Ms. Azarel Ernesta, Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, at Parliament House, New Delhi. Welcoming the Speaker and the members of the delegation, the Vice President conveyed his warm greetings to the Government and the people of Seychelles on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their country’s Independence. He also congratulated H.E. Ms. Azarel Ernesta on becoming the first woman Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly and noted her participation in the…
New Delhi, September 3: Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan chaired a meeting in New Delhi today to review the preparedness of Himalayan States/UTs against the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and Snow Avalanches. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries and State Disaster Management Authorities of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, along with senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Central Water Commission (CWC), India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). The meeting reviewed the evolving risk of GLOFs in the…
New Delhi, September 3: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. This comprehensive framework outlines India’s strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. The document marks a shift in India’s strategic engagement, aligning national security objectives with proactive global cooperation, fostering long-term stability and mutual growth. Key pillars highlighted in the strategic blueprint include: Strategic Partnerships: Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation Capacity Building: Enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations Indigenous Exports: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish…
New Delhi, September 3: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called for a focused, inclusive and nationwide effort to maximise the utilisation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to expand India’s trade across the world and ensure that the benefits of enhanced market access reach businesses across the country. Addressing the National Workshop on “Leveraging FTAs an Outreach Programme” in New Delhi today, Shri Goyal emphasised the need for a concerted effort to translate India’s expanding network of FTAs into greater export opportunities for businesses across the country. Shri Goyal said the initiative should rapidly take roots…
New Delhi, September 3: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade of Belgium Mr Theo Francken in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. During the interaction, the two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of defence and industrial cooperation. The two ministers agreed to expand bilateral ties through defence cooperation dialogue, high-level visits, training and capacity building. Both leaders also discussed issues of regional peace & security and acknowledged the need for maritime security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. They reiterated that the partnership between India and Belgium is based on shared…
New Delhi, September 3: A consignment of 18 metric tonnes of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura was flagged off on 2 September 2026 for export to Austria and the Netherlands, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The export marks a significant step towards creating new market opportunities for local farmers and strengthening Tripura’s integration with international markets through organised and export-oriented production. The consignment of NPOP-certified ethnic rice comprises four varieties: Aromatic Kali Khasa Rice, Aromatic Harinarayan Rice, Biron Rice (white sticky rice) and Maimi Hanga Rice (Black Rice). The rice…
New Delhi, September 3: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Intel India, organised a National Leadership Dialogue on “Preparing the Future Workforce for the Agentic AI Era” at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Dialogue brought together senior representatives from Government, foreign embassies, academia, industry and the skilling ecosystem to deliberate on the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence landscape and its implications for the future of work, education and workforce development in India. The programme was attended by Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chairperson, Central…
India’s infrastructure sector is no longer defined solely by engineering expertise or the scale of projects under execution. As the industry embraces sustainable development, advanced technologies and long-term urban planning, leadership itself is evolving. Increasingly, organisations are recognising that building the infrastructure of tomorrow requires not only technical excellence but also diverse perspectives capable of driving innovation, resilience and long-term value creation. This shift is gradually opening doors for more women to take on leadership roles in an industry that has traditionally been male dominated. While opportunities are expanding, the journey remains far from straightforward. Success often demands far more…
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