New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and created 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday.In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said a total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI Scheme for Textiles, with investments and employment generation continuing to gather pace.“Under the …
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New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that ‘Bharat Tex 2026,’ which brings the country’s complete textile value chain under one roof, also reflects India’s Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector.The Prime Minister shared on X an article written by Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, on how ‘Bharat Tex 2026’ reflects the nation’s manufacturing strength, rich textile heritage and expanding global presence. The minister wrote that…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Afghanistan held the fourth round of the Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, reviewing the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including cooperation in sectors like humanitarian assistance, development partnership, food security, healthcare, capacity building, education, sports, trade, visa and connectivity.During the meeting, the Indian side reiterated its continued commitment to support the welfare and development needs of the people of Afghanist…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation for the welfare and development of the Afghan people. “Good to meet H.E. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, in New Delhi today. The discussions focused on India-Afghani…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India and Rwanda on Tuesday agreed to deepen defence cooperation in military training, joint exercises, medical collaboration and the defence industry, further strengthening the bilateral defence partnership.”The 2nd India–Rwanda Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting was held in New Delhi on 6-7 July 2026. Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and Brig Gen Louis Kanobayire of Rwanda co-chaired the meeting. Both sides agreed to dee…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Monday attended the 32nd anniversary celebrations of Rwanda’s Liberation Day. In a post on X, Margherita said he was delighted to attend KWIBOHORA32, the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day. He conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of Rwanda on this joyous occasion, adding that Rwanda’s socio-economic transformation over the past three decades is inspirational.Rwanda’s High C…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, commenced in Tehran drawing senior Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries and high-level delegations from across the world. The solemn proceedings were marked by emotional scenes, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi breaking down in tears during the farewell ceremony. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Tehran Governor Mohammad Sadegh Mo…
Tehran, July 4 (IANS) High-ranking Iranian and foreign officials paid their respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran.The tribute ceremony began on Friday morning at Imam Khomeini’s Mosalla prayer hall in central Tehran and continued throughout the day, reports Xinhua news agency.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, Chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council Sade…
Tehran, July 3 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retired), paid their tributes representing India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.”Governor of Bihar Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain and I represented India at the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, former Supreme Leader of Iran, in Tehran. Conveyed our respects on behalf …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday signed the book of condolences at the Thai Embassy on the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.“On behalf of the Govt. of India, offered our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati by signing the Book of Condolences at the Royal Thai Embassy today,” MoS Margherita wrote on X.“Her Royal Highness will be fondly reme…