India’s Sugar Industry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a detailed background note on India’s sugar industry, addressing recent price increases and the sector’s broader role in the economy. The note clarifies…
Policy Updates
Daily ministry and department announcements, explained.
SIDBI organizes a conclave of the Heads of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on expanding SIDBI-RRB MSME Co-Lending arrangement
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has convened a meeting of heads from all 28 Regional Rural Banks to expand a joint lending scheme for small and medium businesses. The…
Celebrating Grassroots Innovation at the Micro Food Processing Bazaar
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries organised the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Bazaar on 24–25 August 2026 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The event…
Turning the Wheel of Heritage
The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Ministry of Culture announced this achievement following a decision at the 48th…
PM to Address Youth at Khelo India Dialogue on 27th August
The Prime Minister will address the Khelo India Dialogue on 27th August at 11 AM through video conference. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, working with Mera Yuva Bharat, is organising…
7th High-Level Meeting between Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Chennai
The Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard held their seventh high-level meeting in Chennai on August 25, 2026, the Ministry of Defence announced. The talks brought together senior officers from both…
Prime Minister extends greetings on Onam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued greetings on the occasion of Onam, the major festival celebrated across Kerala and in Indian communities worldwide. The Prime Minister’s Office released the message on 26…
Prime Minister extends greetings on Milad-un-Nabi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent greetings to citizens on Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. The Prime Minister’s Office released the message on 26 August 2026. The greeting was shared through…
Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing on mutual learning and listening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit verse highlighting the importance of mutual learning and receptive listening among people. Posted on social media, the message emphasises how wisdom traditions teach us…
India Calls for Community-Led Restoration of Rangelands at UNCCD CoP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
India has put forward a vision for restoring rangelands through community leadership at an international conference on desertification held in Mongolia. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, speaking through Union…