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Government initiatives across diverse sectors are accelerating, reflecting a focus on infrastructure development, economic empowerment, and social welfare. Prime Minister Modi recently launched the ₹29,000 crore Modified UDAN scheme to expand regional air connectivity, while SJVN inaugurated a 1000 MW Bikaner solar project, underscoring the commitment to renewable energy. Simultaneously, the government increased the onion procurement price by 13% to stabilize market prices and support farmers, and the Ministry of Social Justice released ₹24.06 crore in grants for senior citizen welfare programs. These developments highlight a broad-based effort to bolster economic growth, improve infrastructure, and address social needs, positioning India for continued progress toward its 2047 development goals.
CG SEMI Sanand OSAT Facility Begins Commercial Production
CG SEMI's OSAT facility in Sanand commenced commercial production, marking India's third operational semiconductor plant with ₹7,600 crore investment.
Five semiconductor plants expected to be operatio
Law Ministry Reforms Utsav 2026 Begins Mount Abu
Ministry of Law & Justice commenced two-day Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 at Mount Abu focused on legal ecosystem reforms.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal urged officers to contribute innovativ
Lok Sabha Speaker Addresses West Bengal Legislators Orientation
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed West Bengal legislators on democratic dialogue and effective legislative functioning.
Emphasized that leadership requires facts and ideas rather than sloganeering
Maruti Suzuki E20 Fuel Testing Shows No Issues
Multiple ministries and auto experts held a press conference to reassure consumers about E20 ethanol-blended petrol's safety and performance.
Maruti Suzuki reported no E20-related corrosion or damage
SJVN's 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Project Inaugurated
Prime Minister inaugurated SJVN's 1000 MW Bikaner solar project, India's largest single EPC DCR solar facility.
The ₹5,492 crore project will supply power to Rajasthan (500MW), Uttarakhand (200MW), an
Mahindra & Mahindra FY26 Business Responsibility Sustainability Report
Mahindra & Mahindra submitted its mandatory BRSR for FY 2025-26, detailing ESG performance across 9 NGRBC principles with reasonable assurance from DNV.
Key disclosures include 19.77% renewable energy
Social Justice Ministry Reports 294% Rise in Drug Treatment
Ministry of Social Justice reports 294% increase in persons seeking drug treatment, rising from 2.08 lakh in 2020 to over 8.20 lakh in 2025.
2019 national survey revealed over 7 crore Indians affected
Ministry Releases ₹24.06 Crore Senior Citizen Welfare Grants
Ministry of Social Justice released ₹24.06 crore grants to 202 projects under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens for Q1 FY2026-27.
Distributed 2,69,747 assistive devices to 53,776 beneficiaries
Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Mission-Mode Metabolic Disease Response
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh identifies India's liver epidemic and diabetes surge as interconnected metabolic disorders affecting younger populations.
The Minister calls for mission-mode national
PM Modi Launches ₹29,000 Crore Modified UDAN Scheme
Prime Minister Modi launched the Modified UDAN Scheme with a ₹29,000 crore outlay to expand regional aviation connectivity over ten years.
The scheme will develop 100 aerodromes, 200 helipads, and pro
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Swami Vivekananda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Nirvana Day on July 4, 2026.
Modi highlighted Vivekananda's role in bringing global recognition to India's cultural heritage and s
PM Modi Congratulates Peru's President-Elect Fujimori
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian Presidential election.
The message reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the bilateral partnership wit
India Toy Exports Surge 239%, Government Pledges Support
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced 239% growth in toy exports over four years and called for a tenfold increase.
The government will establish modern testing facilities in toy clusters and suppo
Government Raises Onion Procurement Price 13%
Government increased onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal effective July 4, 2026.
Onion production estimated at 307.37 LMT for 2025-26, comparable to previous year's 307.67 LMT.
All-In
Vice President Submits Electoral Roll Revision Form
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan submitted his Special Intensive Revision enumeration form for electoral roll updating.
He urged all eligible voters to participate in the revision process to strengt
MHA Designates 23 Individuals as Terrorists Under UAPA
MHA designated 23 individuals as terrorists under UAPA, comprising 17 Pakistani and 6 Indian nationals operating from Pakistan/PoK.
The action aims to dismantle terror ecosystems by curbing fundraisin
LokOS Digital Platform Manages ₹2 Lakh Crore SHG Transactions
LokOS digital platform enables end-to-end digitization of Self-Help Groups and federations under DAY-NRLM poverty alleviation program.
Platform covers 94.16 lakh SHGs with 10.03 crore members across 3
CCRAS Launches Three Major Ayurveda Research Initiatives
CCRAS convened its 5th Executive Committee meeting under Ministry of Ayush leadership to strengthen evidence-based Ayurveda research.
Launched three initiatives: Research Methodology textbook, PRAYATN
Shah Reviews El Niño Rainfall Deficit Impact
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed below-normal rainfall impacts from El Niño, directing inter-ministerial coordination.
Government monitoring potential drought conditions, a
India Conducts National Zoonotic Disease Mock Drill
India's Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying conducted a 5-day national mock drill testing zoonotic disease outbreak response capabilities.
The exercise simulated an Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak s
Maersk Orders 1,000 Made-in-India EXIM Containers
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled India's first internationally procured EXIM shipping container manufactured for Maersk.
Maersk placed an order for 1,000 additional containers with DCM Shrir
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Third DAKSH Leadership Batch
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the third batch of the DAKSH leadership program for senior CPSE executives.
The year-long program is a joint initiative by CBC, SCOPE, and ISB to prepare
MY Bharat Platform Industry Partnership Conclave Held
Ministry of Youth Affairs organized Industry Association Conclave with 20+ industry associations to build partnerships through MY Bharat digital platform.
Union Minister highlighted India's demographi
Ministry of Jal Shakti Launches 7th National Water Awards
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 7th National Water Awards with applications accepted through MHA's Rashtriya Puraskar portal until August 28, 2026.
Awards recognize excellence in water conservation ac
DPIIT Backs FICCI-Mercedes Startup Program Winners
DPIIT participated in the FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation Challenge supporting seven selected Indian startups.
Each startup receives INR 30 lakh funding plus structured mentoring on regulatory,
DAC Approves ₹52,000 Crore Defence Acquisition Proposals
Defence Acquisition Council granted administrative approval for capital acquisitions worth ₹52,000 crore to enhance combat readiness.
Indian Army to receive anti-UAV systems, missile systems, tank pro
Andhra Totapuri Mango Price Committee Formed
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs ICAR to form expert committee to address falling Totapuri mango prices in Andhra Pradesh.
Committee chaired by ICAR-CISH Director to examine en
Ministry of Steel Open House on Import Issues July 9
Ministry of Steel organizing Open House on July 9, 2026 to discuss steel import-related issues including SIMS, SARAL SIMS, and QCO exemptions.
Companies and associations must register via email by Jul
President Appoints Three Andhra Pradesh High Court Judges
President appoints three judicial officers as Additional Judges to the Andhra Pradesh High Court under constitutional powers.
Appointments made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, involvi
NCW Launches 24x7 Women Helpline 14490
National Commission for Women operates 24x7 toll-free helpline 14490 for women affected by violence.
Helpline provides digital complaint registration, psychological counseling, and referral support se
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹1.06 Lakh Crore Development Projects
PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore across Rajasthan and Gujarat, including India's first greenfield integrated refinery-petrochemical complex.
Launches Modified UDAN sch
MSME Ministry SC-ST Hub Scheme Empowers Entrepreneurs
The National SC-ST Hub Scheme provides capacity building and market access support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs.
Its Business Accelerator Programme offers structured mentorship
Modi Announces Japan Business Week at India-Japan Forum
PM Modi announced a PMO-led Japan Business Week for direct engagement with Japanese investors to address concerns and facilitate greater investment.
India recorded 7.7% GDP growth last year and has be
PM Modi Marks 11 Years of Digital India Success
PM Modi shared a Sanskrit verse emphasizing disciplined intellect and mind control for achieving goals.
He stated Digital India's 11-year success gave India new global identity through innovation adop
PM Modi Marks 11 Years of Digital India Initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorates 11 years of Digital India initiative, highlighting transformative governance and citizen empowerment.
Initiative enabled seamless digital payments, transparen
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Quote on Continuous Effort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam (wise saying) on social media.
The quote emphasizes that continuous effort is the true key to success in life.
The message was posted on July
India-Japan Energy Resilience Partnership Agreement Signed
India and Japan signed a joint statement to strengthen energy resilience through strategic cooperation on oil stockpiling and market stabilization.
The partnership includes cooperation on crude oil st
PM Modi Greets Doctors, Highlights Healthcare Expansion
PM Modi extends National Doctors' Day greetings, praising doctors as backbone of India's healthcare system.
India's medical colleges doubled and UG/PG seats expanded substantially over the past decade
India-Japan AI Partnership to Enhance Tech Resilience
India and Japan announced a strategic AI partnership to build resilient supply chains and enhance competitiveness through joint R&D.
Signed three MOUs between Indian and Japanese institutions for LLM
NITI Aayog Launches Ayurveda Globalisation Roadmap Report
NITI Aayog released a strategic roadmap report on globalizing Ayurveda, outlining a comprehensive framework for international expansion.
The report proposes a three-pillar strategy focusing on availab
Namami Gange Programme Reviews ₹43,031 Crore Project Progress
19th Empowered Task Force meeting chaired by Jal Shakti Minister reviews Namami Gange Programme progress with 524 projects sanctioned worth ₹43,031 crore.
363 projects completed including 145 sewerage
ACME Group Secures 505kTPA Green Fuel Deals with Japan
ACME Group signed long-term export deals with Japan's IHI for 405kTPA green ammonia and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for 100kTPA green methanol.
The agreements are supported by India's ₹19,744 crore Nation
Ministry Launches Viksit Bharat G-Ram G Employment Scheme
Union Ministry launches Viksit Bharat G-Ram G scheme guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment with ₹1.51 lakh crore first-year allocation.
Scheme includes legal provisions for unemployment allowance,
Ministry of Culture Invites KSVY Scheme Applications 2026-27
Ministry of Culture invites applications for six Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana components with July 2026 submission deadlines.
Scheme provides financial assistance to cultural organizations, artists, an
Digital India's 110 Crore Academic Records Milestone
Digital India celebrates 11 years with over 110.65 crore academic records uploaded to enable secure digital verification.
Academic Bank of Credits facilitates flexible learning with 26.29 crore APAAR
Ministry Launches 3rd Plastic Recycling Conclave
Department of Chemicals inaugurated 3rd Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling promoting circular economy and sustainable waste management.
Secretary Tejveer Singh called for aligned global efforts unde
India-Japan Energy Resilience Cooperation Joint Statement
India and Japan signed a joint statement to strengthen energy resilience through strategic cooperation on oil stockpiling and market stabilization.
The agreement establishes cooperation on crude oil r
Dr Jitendra Singh Advocates Human-Led AI Governance
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh concludes 29th National e-Governance Conference, emphasizing human-led AI for Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
National e-Governance Awards 2026 presented to 17 digital init
Adani-IHC JV for $11.5B Odisha Aluminium Project
Adani Enterprises and IHC's IRH form 50:50 JV for $11.5B integrated aluminium project in Odisha.
Project includes 4 MMTPA refinery, 2 MMTPA smelter, 1 MMTPA park, and 4,000 MW power plant.
Investment
MY Bharat Hosts Industry Conclave for Youth Development
Department of Youth Affairs organizing Industry Association Conclave on July 3, 2026 to forge government-industry partnerships for youth empowerment.
Event will feature Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mand
Panchayati Raj Ministry Workshop on ₹4.35L Cr Finance Commission Devolution
Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj organizing national workshop for state ministers on Sixteenth Finance Commission recommendations for 2026-31.
Workshop to focus on operational guidelines for implement
Indian Railways June Freight Up 4%, Passenger Traffic Grows
Indian Railways freight loading grew 4% YoY to 142.21 million tonnes in June 2026, generating ₹430 crore additional revenue.
Passenger traffic reached 63.81 crore passengers with 3.9% growth in non-su
Government Approves Higher-Quality Rice for 80 Crore PMGKAY Beneficiaries
Cabinet approves reduction of broken grains in PMGKAY rice to 10% for raw and 5% for parboiled varieties from current 25% and 16%.
Reform to be implemented phased from KMS 2027–28, benefiting over 80
Lok Sabha Speaker Inaugurates West Bengal MLA Orientation
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates a two-day orientation program for newly elected West Bengal Legislative Assembly members in Kolkata.
The program covers legislative procedures, parliamentary pri
Ministry Invites Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar 2026 Nominations
Ministry of Women and Child Development calls for nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awards 2026.
Awards recognize children aged 5-18 for excellence in sports, science, arts, social
ASSOCHAM Conference on India Electric Mobility Hub
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed ASSOCHAM's national conference on building India as an electric mobility hub for Viksit Bharat 2047.
Yadav emphasized transition must focus on gree
MPEDA Trains 2,500 Professionals in Seafood Value Addition
MPEDA concluded its second National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition at Seafood Expo Bharat 2026 in Kochi.
P. Surya Bhaskar of Devi Fisheries Ltd. won the competition and received a cash prize
India Launches National Narcotics Helpline MANAS
Government launched MANAS helpline on July 18, 2024, through NCB and Digital India Corporation to combat drug abuse.
Platform enables confidential reporting via helpline 1933, web portal, email and UM
Union Education Minister Discusses NEP 2020 Implementation in West Bengal
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met West Bengal education ministers to discuss NEP 2020 implementation roadmap.
Central government pledged full support for transformative education reforms
India Approves First PinS Helicopter Approach Procedure
Ministry of Civil Aviation announces approval of India's first Private Point-in-Space Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport.
The PinS procedure developed by AAI
Digital India Completes 11 Years of Transformative Growth
India's UPI processes 49% of global real-time transactions with Greece becoming the 10th nation to adopt the system.
Poshan Tracker digitally monitors 8.93 crore beneficiaries through 13.3 lakh Anganw
VB-G RAM G Act Implementation with ₹300 Wage Floor
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission Act comes into force, providing statutory entitlement to 125 days of wage employment for rural households.
Revised wage rates implemented with
Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Revamped IIPA Public Administration Programme
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 52nd Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration at IIPA, calling for continuous curriculum updates.
The 10-month programme for senior of
ICAR-Seychelles Sign Five-Year Agriculture Cooperation MoU
ICAR and Seychelles Agriculture Department signed MoU to strengthen bilateral agricultural research and education cooperation.
Five-year Work Plan (2026-2031) focuses on climate-smart agriculture, hor
Indian Railways Approves ₹226 Crore Electronic Interlocking Project
Indian Railways approved ₹226 crore Electronic Interlocking project for 13 stations in SECR's Raipur Division.
Project replaces Panel Interlocking with modern EI system on Durg-Taroki section for enha
High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes Meets Amit Shah
High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes briefed Home Minister Amit Shah on its plan to visit states for ground-level data collection.
Committee prepared a detailed questionnaire for states/UTs to
CCEA Approves ₹7,145 Crore Kanpur-Kabrai Highway
Cabinet approves ₹7,145 crore construction of 117.7 km Kanpur-Kabrai greenfield highway on BOT toll mode.
Project reduces travel time by 58% and connects Uttar Pradesh industrial centers with Madhya P
Cabinet Approves ₹6969.67 Crore Delhi Road Tunnel Project
Cabinet approves ₹6969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel connecting Dwarka Expressway to Vasant Kunj with 8.1 km total length.
Project includes 3.14 km twin-tube tunnel beneath Southern Ridge Forest to minimize
CCEA Approves Rs 6969 Crore Delhi Road Tunnel Project
Cabinet approves 8.1 km six-lane tunnel connecting Dwarka Expressway to Vasant Kunj at cost of Rs 6969.67 crore under Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Project provides faster connectivity between West/South Delhi
President Murmu Addresses Andhra Pradesh University Convocation
President Droupadi Murmu delivered the first convocation address at Central University of Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing student responsibility.
The university has developed a long-term vision to become
Sitharaman France Visit for Economic Dialogue
Finance Minister Sitharaman begins 4-day France visit to co-chair India-France Economic & Financial Dialogue.
Engagements include meetings with global CEOs, a roundtable with business executives, and
Government Launches SHE-LEAPS Digital Platform for SHGs
Government launched SHE-LEAPS digital platform to empower women Self-Help Groups across 34 states and UTs.
Platform enables real-time enterprise data tracking and supports Lakhpati Didi scheme targeti
eSARAS Platform Empowers 8.62 Crore Rural Women
eSARAS is DAY-NRLM's official online marketplace providing 8.62 crore women SHG members direct access to national markets and digital storefronts.
The platform integrates with ONDC and UMANG, reaching
Ministry Launches National SHE-LEAPS Digital Platform
Ministry of Rural Development launched SHE-LEAPS digital platform to empower women-led SHG enterprises nationwide.
Platform enables real-time enterprise data tracking across 34 states/UTs to support r
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Arunachal Assam Flood Damage
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits Arunachal Pradesh to assess flood damage after aerial survey was deferred due to bad weather.
Minister plans comprehensive ground and aerial inspection of f
MSME Ministry Celebrates 12th International Yoga Day
Ministry of MSME organized a yoga session at NSIC, New Delhi for officers and staff to promote wellness.
A health check-up camp provided free BP, blood sugar, and BMI screenings in collaboration with
MSME Ministry Launches Digital Platforms, NSIC Upgraded Schedule A
Vice President presided over MSME Day 2026 event, launching multiple digital portals including PMEGP 2.0 and multilingual AI-enabled services across 22 languages.
National Small Industries Corporation
MSME Minister Manjhi Reviews Ladakh Schemes, Visits Enterprises
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi conducted first ministerial review of MSME scheme implementation in Ladakh during high-level meeting.
Minister highlighted PMEGP's role in self-employment and visi
VP to Launch Six Digital Portals at MSME Day 2026
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to preside over MSME Day 2026 event on June 27th, celebrating the sector's economic contribution.
Ministry of MSME will launch six new digital portals including PMEG
MSME OSOP Initiative Supports 28 Divyangjan Artisans
MSME Ministry implements One Station One Product initiative under PM Vishwakarma scheme to support Divyangjan artisans.
28 Divyang beneficiaries across 12 states allocated retail stalls at high-footfa
MSME Ministry Reviews West Asia Crisis Impact
Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi chaired high-level review meeting on potential West Asia crisis impact on June 02, 2026.
Meeting assessed raw material availability, supply chain disruptions, expo
India Hosts First BRICS MSME Forum in Agra
India's MSME Ministry hosted the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum and third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra on June 19, 2026.
The event brought together policymakers and officials from 14 countries includ
MSME Ministry Lays Rs 170 Crore Gaya Technology Centre Foundation
Union MSME Minister and Bihar CM to lay foundation stone for Rs 170 crore Technology Centre in Gaya on June 15, 2026.
The centre will serve General Engineering, Heavy Engineering and Textile Testing s
MSME Ministry Reports 37-Fold SC-ST Procurement Growth
MSME Ministry's National SC-ST Hub Scheme achieved ₹3,738 crore procurement from SC/ST enterprises in 2025-26, a 37-fold increase from 2015-16.
Scheme provided capital subsidies up to ₹25 lakh for mac
MSME Ministry Lays Gaya Technology Centre Foundation Stone
Union MSME Minister and Bihar CM laid foundation stone for ₹170 crore Technology Centre in Gaya to support engineering and textile sectors.
The centre will train 7,000 trainees annually and support ov
India Hosts Inaugural BRICS MSME Forum 2026
India's MSME Ministry convened the first BRICS MSME Forum in Agra to strengthen collaboration on MSME ecosystems among member nations.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi emphasized collective action for
India Hosts First BRICS MSME Forum June 19
India's MSME Ministry hosts First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra on June 19, 2026.
India's MSME sector comprises 8.6 crore enterprises, contributes 31.1% to GDP and 48.58
India-South Africa MSME Cooperation Meeting Held
India and South Africa held bilateral meeting to strengthen MSME sector cooperation on June 1, 2026.
Discussion focused on finance access, enterprise formalization, digitalization, and entrepreneurshi
KVIC Distributes 3,645 Machines at Khadi Rozgar Utsav
KVIC distributed 3,645 modern machines and toolkits to 972 artisans under the Village Industry Development Scheme at the Khadi Rozgar Utsav in Haryana.
Margin money subsidy of ₹504.68 crore was disbur
ESIC Approves Direct Hospital Management, Ayush Integration, Infrastructure Upgrades
ESIC will directly manage all new hospitals to ensure standardized care, while existing state-managed hospitals continue unless states opt for handover.
Approved MoU with Ministry of Ayush to integrat
DDWS Innovation Challenge Awards Rural Water and Waste Solutions
The DDWS Innovation Challenge Grand Finale selected winners for safe drinking water and plastic waste management technologies in rural India.
A total of 348 applications were received, with 90 for wat
National Study Report on Low Gram Sabha Participation Released
NITI Aayog member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam released a national study report analyzing low public participation in Gram Sabha meetings across 26 states/UTs.
The NIRD&PR study covered 7,800 respondents ac
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse Emphasizing National Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on social media emphasizing unity and collective resolve.
The verse states that aligned resolutions, thoughts, and emotions lead to success i
MSDE Launches IndiaSkills 2026-27 National Competition
Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched IndiaSkills Competition 2026-27 to identify talent across 63 industry-relevant skill categories through national platform.
Registrations opened on Skill India Digita
PM Modi Pays Tribute on Hul Divas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to tribal warriors Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, and Phulo-Jhano on Hul Divas.
The tribute commemorates their struggle against foreign rule and defense of tribal
Indian Railways Sanctions ₹432 Crore Electronic Interlocking Project
Indian Railways sanctioned ₹432 crore project to replace relay-based interlocking with Electronic Interlocking systems at 27 locations.
The project covers Asansol Division's High Density and Highly Ut
President Murmu Inaugurates Andhra Tribal University Convocation
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the first convocation ceremony of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram.
The university is tasked with fostering tribal self-confidence
Ministry of Cooperation Marks Five-Year Anniversary
Ministry of Cooperation launches week-long nationwide celebrations from June 29 to July 6, 2026, marking its fifth anniversary.
Activities focus on PACS transformation, digital cooperatives, financial
Union Minister Chouhan Concludes Khet Bachao Abhiyan in Haryana
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded the Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana, announcing its transformation into a national mission for sustainable farming.
Haryana provides
Government Approves KVIC Act Amendment for Rural Economy
Government approved amendments to KVIC Act 1956 to modernize legal framework and align with current rural development priorities.
Key changes include aligning rural area definition with VB-G Ram G Act
Shivraj Chouhan Visits Arunachal Flood-Affected Areas
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan to visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on July 1 for ground assessment.
Chouhan will chair high-level review meeting in Guwahati on June 30 to evaluate flood i
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Uttarakhand Farm Visit
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visiting Uttarakhand on June 26 for agricultural development review.
Minister to interact with farmers under 'Save the Farms Campaign' in Rudrapur and
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Concluding Ceremony
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend concluding ceremony of month-long 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign in Haryana's Rewari district.
Minister will interact with farmers on farm pr
PM Modi Releases ₹18,880 Crore PM-KISAN Instalment
Prime Minister Modi to release 23rd PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers on June 20, 2026.
Four major agricultural schemes launched in West Bengal including PMFBY crop insurance
Centre Allocates Rs 544 Crore for Stubble Management
Union Ministers review Crop Residue Management scheme progress with Rs 544.15 crore allocated for 2026-27 stubble management.
Targets include distributing 46,000+ machines and developing 141 stubble s
Agriculture Ministry Reviews Kharif Season El Niño Preparedness
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired high-level meeting to review Kharif 2026 preparations and El Niño contingency planning.
Directed mission-mode campaign to increase cotton produ
UP MSP Procurement Extended, 6.18 Lakh Houses Approved
Union Agriculture Minister extends MSP procurement for wheat, gram, and masoor in UP until July 8, 2026, preventing farmer distress sales.
Centre approves 6,18,482 pucca houses for Uttar Pradesh under
PM Modi Launches ₹18,880 Crore PM-KISAN Installment
Prime Minister Modi to release 23rd PM-KISAN installment of ₹18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers nationwide on June 20.
Launch of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana targeting 1.10 crore farmers with ₹28,
Centre Approves ₹1,677 Crore MSP Pulses Procurement
Union Agriculture Minister approved large-scale MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under Price Support Scheme for four states.
Uttar Pradesh received largest approval for 187,986 MT of moong, urad
Union Agriculture Minister Chouhan Patna Visit Highlights
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan concluded a Patna visit highlighting central government agricultural and rural development schemes.
The visit emphasized coordination with Bihar's gove
Centre Reviews Kharif Preparedness Amid El Niño
Centre identifies 315 vulnerable districts and implements contingency plans for weak monsoon, with 111 high-priority districts having irrigation below 25%.
Water conservation prioritized through MGNRE
India Reports 4.5% Agricultural Growth at BRICS Conference
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed BRICS agriculture ministers, highlighting India's 4.5% annual agricultural growth and 376 million tonne food production.
India emphasized emp
India Kharif Crop Sowing Up 1.95% YoY to 119.90 Lakh Hectares
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area at 119.90 lakh hectares as of June 19, 2026, showing 1.95% increase over same period last year.
Rice sowing leads with 4.26 lakh hectare increase
Agriculture Ministry Organizes Blood Donation Camp
Department of Agriculture organized blood donation camp at Krishi Bhawan on June 16, 2026.
Camp conducted in partnership with AIIMS New Delhi for World Blood Donor Day observance.
Saw enthusiastic par
BRICS Agriculture Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration in Indore
BRICS Agriculture Ministers unanimously adopted a Joint Declaration focusing on food security, sustainable agriculture, and farmer-centric approaches.
Four major initiatives established: Network of Ce
BRICS Adopts Indore Declaration on Agricultural Cooperation
BRICS agriculture ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration, establishing four new global networks for agricultural cooperation.
New initiatives include Centers of Excellence on regenerativ
Ministry of Agriculture Kharif Crop Sowing Progress Report
Ministry of Agriculture reports total Kharif crop area sown at 84.60 lakh hectares as of June 12, 2026, down 3.44 lakh hectares from same period last year.
Rice sowing shows significant increase of 1.
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Vidisha Model KVK Agricultural Center
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for a 49-acre model Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
The center will provide scientific farming trainin
BRICS Adopts Farmer-Centric Indore Declaration on Agriculture
BRICS Agriculture Ministers unanimously adopted the Indore Declaration focusing on food security, farmer welfare, and climate-resilient agriculture.
Four new global agricultural platforms announced: C
Union Minister Chouhan Launches National Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched nationwide month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Madhya Pradesh to promote soil conservation.
Campaign focuses on balanced fertilizer use, Soil
Shivraj Chouhan Plants Tree Under Ek Ped Maa Campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan planted a tree in Bhopal under PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day.
Chouhan emphasized tree plantation's critical role in
Agriculture Ministry's Save Farm Campaign Reaches 942K Farmers
Ministry of Agriculture's Save the Farm Campaign has engaged over 9.42 lakh farmers nationwide to promote balanced fertilizer use and sustainable practices.
Campaign organized 17,834 awareness program
Assam Agriculture Rural Development Funding Assured
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures no fund shortage for Assam's agriculture and rural development, pledging full support for central schemes.
Technical bottlenecks in PMAY-G and MNREGA resol
India Horticulture Production Rises 1.9% to 3777.76 Lakh Tonnes
Ministry of Agriculture releases Second Advance Estimates showing horticulture production expected to reach 3777.76 lakh tonnes in 2025-26, a 1.9% increase year-over-year.
Fruit production projected t
ICAR-IIOR Launches WhatsApp AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers
ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research launched a nationwide WhatsApp AI advisory service for oilseed farmers on February 6, 2026.
The free 24x7 multilingual chatbot provides research-based guidan
Government Alerts on El Niño, Monsoon at 90% LPA
India's 2026 Southwest Monsoon forecast at 90% of Long Period Average with developing El Niño conditions prompting high-level government alert.
National reservoir storage is at 127% of normal levels,
India Hosts BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting June 12-13
India hosts 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore on June 12-13, 2026 to strengthen agricultural cooperation.
Delegates from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia visited Indore ahead of minist
29th National E-Governance Conference Begins in Jaipur
The 29th National Conference on e-Governance begins July 1-2 in Jaipur with theme 'Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance'.
Dr. Jitendra Singh will confer National Awa
Nadda Highlights Medical Education Expansion at ILBS Convocation
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed ILBS's 10th convocation, emphasizing India's medical education infrastructure expansion under PM Modi's leadership.
Medical colleges increased from 387 to 81
India's Academic Bank of Credits Reaches 26.3 Crore APAAR IDs
Ministry of Education's Academic Bank of Credits platform has generated 26.30 crore verified APAAR student IDs nationwide as of June 2026.
The digital system enables credit storage, transfer, and rede
NITI Aayog and STPI Convene GCC Innovation Conclave 2026
NITI Aayog's AIM and STPI convened GCC Conclave 2026 to strengthen industry-startup collaboration across India's innovation ecosystem.
India's GCC ecosystem comprises over 2,100 centers generating nea
Ministry Launches SARAS Shakti for Rural Women Enterprises
Ministry of Rural Development concluded Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 to accelerate Viksit Bharat vision through Centre-State collaboration.
Conference reviewed flagship programs including PMAY
Agriculture Minister Chouhan Visits Flood-Hit Arunachal Pradesh
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will conduct a two-day visit to Northeast India on PM Modi's directions.
He will chair a high-level review meeting in Guwahati to assess flood impact o
Shivraj Chouhan Attends Khet Bachao Abhiyan Conclusion
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attending concluding ceremony of month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign in Haryana.
Event features farmer interactions on crop protection, organic far
I&B Ministry Announces Film Industry Growth Measures
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting establishes high-level Study Group chaired by Prasoon Joshi to recommend policy framework for Indian cinema.
Study Group to examine global competitiveness, techn
Law Ministry Launches Online Notary Application Module
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched an online Fresh Application Module for Notary Public appointments under the Notaries Act, 1952.
The module enables eligible legal practitioners to submit
Government Withdraws Petrol Diesel Sale Restrictions
Ministry of Petroleum withdraws temporary fuel sale restrictions effective July 1, 2026.
Restrictions had limited diesel to 200 liters per customer daily to prevent hoarding.
Measures were introduced
GoI Announces ₹34,000 Cr Dated Security Auction
GoI will re‑issue a single 6.94% dated government security maturing May 11 2036, with notified amount ₹34,000 crore.
Auction to be conducted by RBI Mumbai on July 3 2026 using multiple‑price method; s
Cabinet Approves ₹30,000 Crore Additional NIIF Commitment
Union Cabinet approved additional ₹30,000 crore government commitment to National Investment and Infrastructure Fund.
Total government commitment to NIIF now stands at ₹60,000 crore to accelerate infr
MoEFCC Concludes National Tiger Reintroduction Workshop
Union Environment Minister inaugurated national workshop with 12 Chief Wildlife Wardens and 18 Field Directors discussing tiger reintroduction strategies.
Workshop developed scientific framework for r
India Launches TRL Compass Platform for Technology Assessment
Office of Principal Scientific Adviser launched TRL Compass Platform to standardize technology readiness assessments across sectors.
Platform provides common national standard for evaluating projects
Gadkari Reviews 7,271 km National Highways Quality
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed quality and maintenance of 3,245 km National Highways in Jharkhand and 4,026 km in Uttarakhand.
The review was triggered by feedback from media reports and social
Rural Development Ministry Launches VB-GRAM-G Scheme
Union Rural Development Ministry announces VB-GRAM-G scheme replacing MGNREGS with ₹95,682 crore interim approval effective July 1.
Launches Lakhpati Didi Dashboard and SHE LEAPS platform targeting 6
Rajasthan Haryana Sign Yamuna Water Project Agreement
Rajasthan and Haryana governments signed an agreement to construct and implement the Yamuna Water Project, resolving a three-decade-old water dispute.
The project will supply 580 MCM of Yamuna water a
BRO Project BRAHMANK Marks 16th Raising Day
Project BRAHMANK of Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 16th Raising Day, highlighting infrastructure development in Arunachal Pradesh.
The project maintains 811 km of roads and 86 bridges, achie
Department of Pharmaceuticals Invites Medical Device Scheme Proposals
Department of Pharmaceuticals invites applications under SMDI scheme to boost domestic medical device manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
Marginal Investment Scheme offers ₹10 crore capital su
Telangana SBM-U 2.0 100-Day Campaign Achievements
Telangana implemented a 100-Day IEC campaign under SBM-U 2.0 focusing on citizen engagement and behaviour change for urban sanitation.
The campaign sensitized 27.09 lakh households on waste segregatio
Kisan Sarathi Digital Agro-Advisory Platform Statistics
Kisan Sarathi platform connects 2.95 crore registered farmers with agricultural experts across 730+ KVKs and 100+ ICAR institutes for advisory services.
Platform offers access to 610 government scheme
Health Ministry Launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 for Maternal Health
Union Health Minister releases SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to accelerate progress towards SDG targets for reducing maternal and newborn mortality by 2030.
Roadmap introduces targeted strategies across 130 dist
Health Ministry Releases National Ambulance Service Guidelines 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda unveils National Ambulance Services Operational Guidelines 2026 to standardize emergency medical transport across all states and UTs.
Guidelines establish uniform standa
Ministry of Panchayati Raj Gram Sabha Participation Study
National Study Report on low Gram Sabha participation to be released on June 30, 2026 by NITI Aayog member.
Report based on field research covering 7,790 respondents across 400 Gram Panchayats in 26 s
PM Modi Attends Seychelles 50th Independence Anniversary
PM Modi attended Seychelles' 50th Independence Day as Guest of Honour, marking the first visit by an Indian PM.
Indian armed forces contingent participated in the national parade, reflecting longstand
Amit Shah Launches PM Family Care Tracker Pilot
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the PM Family Care Tracker pilot project in Gandhinagar, integrating birth and death registration data.
The system will assign unique IDs to children to autom
Environment Ministry Releases Tiger Reintroduction Roadmap
Union Environment Minister inaugurated a national workshop on tiger reintroduction and released three key publications on conservation.
Sariska Tiger Reserve recovered from local extinction in 2005 to
VP Radhakrishnan Calls for Drug-Free India Movement
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan advocated for nationwide multi-stakeholder collaboration to combat substance abuse at Bengaluru conclave.
Emphasized need for greater research in addiction medicine,
DIKSHA Digital Learning Platform Reaches 2.25 Crore Users
DIKSHA platform provides digital learning resources across 135 languages with 2.25 crore registered users and 3 lakh daily active users.
The platform has recorded 575.25 crore learning sessions and is
PM Modi Pays Tribute to PV Narasimha Rao
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary.
Modi acknowledged Rao's enduring contributions to India's progress during a critical historical phase
RBI Announces ₹13,600 Cr State Securities Auction
RBI will auction state government securities worth ₹13,600 crore on June 30, 2026 via the E‑Kuber platform.
Participating states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Telangana with te
Nicco Parks FY26 Results: Land Repossession Impacts AGM Dividend
Nicco Parks reported FY26 revenue decline of 11.6% to ₹66.35 crore with PAT of ₹19.71 crore including exceptional gain of ₹15.41 crore from NESL share sale.
West Bengal government repossessed 1.46 acr
RBI Sets ₹15,275 Redemption Price for SGB
RBI announces premature redemption of SGB 2019-20 Series VII on June 10, 2026, per GOI notification.
Redemption price set at ₹15,275 per unit, based on simple average of gold closing prices on June 5,
RBI Announces ₹15,512 SGB 2021-22 Redemption
RBI issued press release on June 5, 2026 announcing premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond 2021-22 Series‑III on June 8, 2026.
Redemption price set at ₹15,512 per unit, calculated as simple avera
Dalmia Bharat Reports Strong FY26 Results, Declares Dividend
Dalmia Bharat reported consolidated revenue of Rs 14,804 crore with 65% PAT growth to Rs 1,157 crore in FY26, driven by 30 MnT sales volume and improved operational efficiency.
The company declared to
Government OFS for 6% Stake in NHPC
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of 60.27 crore NHPC shares representing 6% of paid-up equity.
Offer includes base size of 3% plus full oversubscription option of additional 3%, with 10% r
Supreme Court Mid-Day Meal Scheme Hearing Adjourned
• Supreme Court suo moto case regarding closure of Mid-Day Meal Scheme hearing adjourned to May 2026.
• Multiple intervention applications and exemption requests filed by various parties in the matter
Google Breaks Ground on Vizag AI Hub
Google commenced construction on its $15 billion India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, developed in partnership with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel.
The gigawatt-scale AI ecosystem includes three data cente