EPFO ADDS 19.14 LAKH NET MEMBERS DURING APRIL

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for April 2025, revealing a net addition of 19.14 lakh members. This figure depicts a significant increase of 31.31% over March 2025. The year-on-year analysis reveals an increase of 1.17 % in net payroll additions compared to April 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bo...


RAKSHA MANTRI SINGH TO RELEASE PRESIDENT'S SPEECHES COMPILATION "WINGS TO OUR HOPES - VOLUME II" AND "ASHAON KI UDAAN - KHAND 2" ON 23RD JUNE

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: "Wings to Our Hopes - Volume 2" is a carefully curated collection of 51 speeches, offering a window into the vision, philosophy, and priorities of President Murmu during her second year in office (August 2023 - July 2024). Compiled by the Rashtrapati Bhavan and published by Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this volume follows its predecessor in chronicling the evolving discourse on gover...


UNION HOME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF COOPERATION SHAH CHAIRS TWO IMPORTANT SECURITY RELATED MEETINGS IN RAIPUR - AN INTER-STATE SECURITY COORDINATION MEETING WITH DGPS/ADGPS AND SENIOR OFFICERS FROM CHHATTISGARH, ANDHRA PRADESH, TELANGANA, MADHYA PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA, JHARKHAND, AND ODISHA ON NAXALISM, AND A REVIEW MEETING ON THE LEFT WING EXTREMISM SITUATION IN CHHATTISGARH

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today chaired two important security meetings - an Inter-State Security Coordination meeting with DGPs/ADGPs and senior officers from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Odisha on the issue of Naxalism, and a review meeting on the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) situation in Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, Chhatt...


UNION HOME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF COOPERATION, SHAH, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NFSU AND CFSL CAMPUS IN RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, AND VIRTUALLY INAUGURATES TEMPORARY CAMPUS OF NFSU RAIPUR

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today laid the foundation stone of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) campus in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of NFSU Raipur. On this occasion, several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the Union Home Secretary, ...


RAKSHA RAJYA MANTRI SANJAY SETH TO VISIT KENYA AND MADAGASCAR

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will be on a visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, 2025. In the first leg, Raksha Rajya Mantri will visit Kenya for the joint unveiling of Commemorative Pillar (War memorial honouring the fallen soldiers of India and Kenya) at Taita-Taveta County on June 23. The second leg would witness the Minister visiting Madagascar for the celebrations of ...


INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION THE LATEST STEALTH FRIGATE TAMAL IN RUSSIA

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate on 01 Jul 2025 at Kaliningrad, Russia. The ceremony will be presided over by VAdm Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of many high-ranking Indian and Russian government and defence officials. Christened "Tamal", it is the eighth in the series of Krivak class frigates in...


UNION MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS CHOUHAN REVIEWS ICAR-CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING IN BHOPAL

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Bhopal today. The Minister addressed the scientists, students, and staff, commended the institute's contribution to agricultural development, and highlighted the need for accelerated development of farmer-friendly technologies and bringing developed technologies to farme...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER TO INAUGURATE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ESTIMATES COMMITTEES OF PARLIAMENT AND STATE/UT LEGISLATIVE BODIES IN MUMBAI ON 23 JUNE

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate the National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies, in Mumbai, Maharashtra on Monday, 23 June, 2025. Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha will also release the 75th Anniversary Souvenir of the Estimates Committee of Parliament. Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis; Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde an...


PM MODI COMPLEMENTS ANDHRA PRADESH'S YOGANDHRA INITIATIVE IN STRENGTHENING YOGA MOVEMENT

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today commended the people of Andhra Pradesh for their inspiring commitment to integrating Yoga into daily life, further propelling the nationwide movement for health and wellness. Shri Modi praised the state's grassroots enthusiasm and the proactive support shown under the Yogandhra initiative during the 11th International Yoga Day event at Visakhapatnam yesterday. Responding to a p...


PM MODI SPEAKS WITH PRESIDENT OF IRAN REGARDING PREVAILING SITUATION IN THE REGION

India, June 22 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today held a detailed conversation with the President of Iran, H.E Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the prevailing situation in the region. During the exchange, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the recent escalations. Emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, Shri Modi reiterated that de-escalation is imperative for ensuring long-term regional peace, securit...