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#Cabinet approves Fair and Remunerative Price of Rs.365/qtl approved for Sugarcane Farmers for season 2026-27 Decision to benefit 5 crore sugarcane farmers as well as 5 lakh workers employed in the sugar mills and related ancillary activities #CabinetDecisions

#Cabinet approves Mission for Cotton Productivity with an outlay of ₹ 5659.22 crore It will lead to Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31 Mission aligns with the 5F vision #CabinetDecisions

Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a video falsely claiming that the Indian Army entered Kolkata in large numbers and was blocked by civilians. It further claims that Mamata Banerjee was injured, her residence was attacked by the CRPF, and that foreign embassies in Kolkata were ordered to shut down. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is fake. ✅ These claims are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign from Pakistani propaganda networks. For more info: x.com/KolkataPolice/… ▶️ Do not believe such content and always verify through official government sources. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to Press Information Bureau Fact Check 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @MIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @adgpi @HMOIndia

🔷India's defence production reached ₹1.54 lakh crore recording 174 % rise in one decade, while defence export growth rose to ₹23,622 crore recording 34 times rise in one decade 🔷The current budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 681000cr for defence, which is 9.5 % higher than last year 🔷India’s Defence Capabilities Witness Major Shift Towards Technology and Indigenous Innovation 🔷Prayagraj Hosts North Tech Symposium 2026 Showcases Indigenous Defence Innovation and Operational Solutions 🔷Advanced Technologies and Govt enabled StartUps Driving Next Phase of Defence Transformation -Union Minister, @DrJitendraSingh at North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @IndiaDST

.@UIDAI joins hands with NFSU to enhance cybersecurity and digital forensics resilience The collaboration structured across six key areas including cyber security audits, forensic research and capacity building The memorandum of understanding provides an umbrella framework for collaboration and brings together two key national institutions to further strengthen cyber resilience across UIDAI’s digital infrastructure, which underpins India’s digital identity ecosystem Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @GoI_MeitY

Second #BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting to Begin in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 May 2026 Member States to deliberate on advancing social security systems, enhancing women’s participation, skills mapping, and leveraging digital solutions Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @LabourMinistry

India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance ✱ India’s steel sector, the backbone of India’s growth story, continues to strengthen its march towards domestic reliance. India became the world’s second largest steel producer in 2018 and has retained this position since then ✱ Share of global crude steel production rose from 5.2% in 2014 to 7.9% in 2024 ✱ Under the PLI scheme, ₹23,022 crore investment supported specialty steel production and job creation ✱ This resulted in 2.4 million tonnes of output and over 13,000 new jobs. India has achieved about 66% of its National Steel Policy production target ✱ Going forward, green steel aims to reduce emissions by avoiding use of fossil fuels to reduce the carbon footprints Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for Indian Army The system will modernise the Indian Army units and strengthen the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of the country Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe…

🔷India and Japan Deepen Health Cooperation at 3rd Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 🔷Union Minister reiterates India’s commitment to inclusive development under the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas 🔷India-Japan cooperation in healthcare is guided by a shared vision of strengthening health systems, improving accessibility and promoting innovation for better health outcomes: Union Minister, @JPNadda Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @MoHFW_INDIA

Prime Minister @narendramodi condemns attacks on UAE, reiterates support for peace and regional stability Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @PMOIndia

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Inaugurates 2-Day National Conference on Rare Diseases in New Delhi (5–6 May 2026) 🔷Union Health Secretary highlights Need for Innovation, Early Diagnosis, and Stronger Collaboration in Rare Disease Management 🔷Secretary, DHR & DG ICMR calls for India-Specific Model, Resource Optimization, and Indigenous Innovation to Strengthen Rare Disease Care 🔷Over the course of two days, the conference will feature a series of technical sessions focusing on advancements in genomic technologies, research collaborations, affordable treatment strategies, and patient-centric care models 🔷Special emphasis will be placed on enhancing coordination between stakeholders and improving access to quality healthcare services Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @MoHFW_INDIA

The time has come to move beyond measuring progress only through citations, patents and IPOs. The real benchmark of a mature innovation system lies in its ability to convert research into deployable products, scalable technologies and meaningful societal solutions. “Bharat building” is not merely an objective but a national mission. By 2047, a significant share of the global population, particularly the Global South, will look towards the Indian development model, placing greater responsibility on India’s research and education institutions. This makes it imperative that our innovation ecosystem is not only robust, but also globally interoperable and institutionally well-aligned. It is in this context that initiatives such as Bharat Innovates assume significance, bringing together HEIs and CFTIs on a global platform to advance deep-tech innovation at scale. This summit at IIT Madras serves as a valuable prelude to that larger collective endeavour. Best wishes to the entire team for continued success in advancing research, innovation and institution-building in service of the nation #IITMadrasTechnologySummit2026 #BharatInnovate #DeepTech

Inaugurated the Technology Summit of @iitmadras at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education Shri @jayantrld ji, Prof. V. Kamakoti ji Director, IIT Madras, Shri Sanjay Singh ji (Secretary, Department of School Education), Dr. Vineet Joshi ji (Secretary, Department of Higher Education), along with Prof. Ashwini Mahalingam ji, other distinguished faculty and stakeholders. IIT Madras continues to lead a research-driven, society-linked innovation ecosystem, strengthening collaboration between academia, industry, public purpose and advancing India’s capabilities in deep-tech and frontier research. Glad that, as a responsible academic institution, IIT Madras has taken forward the mandate under the Institute of Eminence framework in a meaningful manner. The creation of multiple Centres of Excellence reflects this commitment and demonstrates how institutions can translate policy intent into institutional capability. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, we remain committed to building a new and enabling ecosystem for research and innovation in the country. With the Government’s ₹1 lakh crore allocation for RDI, the clear intent is to significantly scale research capacity and ensure stronger translation of knowledge into innovation and measurable outcomes. At present, around 70% of research investment comes from the Government, reflecting strong public commitment. However, the long-term direction must move towards a more balanced 50:50 partnership between the public sector and industry to accelerate innovation and scale impact.

India’s military might forged in the factories of our defence industries, Op Sindoor reflected power of indigenous weapons, says Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth at North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Start-ups & MSMEs are driving force to realise Viksit Bharat goal: Raksha Rajya Mantri Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security.

President of India, #DroupadiMurmu pays floral tributes to Giani Zail Singh on his birth anniversary Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @rashtrapatibhvn

Highest-Ever Growth Recorded in the Wind Energy Sector 🔹India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW during FY 2025-26, crossing the landmark of 5.5 GW capacity addition in FY 2016-17. 🔹This also represents an increase of nearly 46% over the capacity in FY 2024–25, marking a decisive acceleration in India’s onshore wind deployment trajectory. With this new achievement, India’s total installed wind energy capacity has now surpassed 56 gigawatts. Read more in the latest edition of #NewIndiaSamachar 📚 🔗newindiasamachar.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/…

Prime Minister @narendramodi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the value of truth and perseverance Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDe… @PMOIndia