India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has successfully conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi between June 15-19, 2026. Over 2,500 patients were screened and more than 300 sight-restoring procedures were performed, including over 260 cataract surgeries, of which more than 100 benefited underprivileged tribal patients. The camp...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with minimum 60% indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore. The contract was inked under Buy (Indian) category in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on June 19, 2026. The project reinforces the Government's com...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms - Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray - in Kolkata on 21 Jun 2026. The landmark ceremony will be presided over by the Hon'ble Prime Minister. (https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID2275033(R)3&lang1) Designed by the India Navy's Warship Design Bureau as well as by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and constructed ...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "A nation capable of meeting its own requirements moves forward with the greatest confidence towards safeguarding its interests," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the state-of-the-art 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, at Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Nagpur, a unit of Yantra India Limited (YIL) on June 19, 2026. He asserted th...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Physical fitness, mental resilience and inner balance are essential attributes of every Air Warrior. Upholding these values, Indian Air Force is gearing up to celebrate International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 with the conduct of Common Yoga Protocol, reaffirming its commitment to fitness, resilience and holistic well-being. The Indian Air Force will commemorate the International Day of Yoga by organising yoga across the length a...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: HIGHLIGHTS: * A Step Forward to Strengthen the Collaboration in Climate and Atmospheric Sciences under the Mission Mausam initiatives of Ministry of Earth Sciences * Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IITM and ARIES, Devasthal on 18.6.2026 for the period of more than fifty years. * MOU aims to promote collaborative research on climate change using long-term observations of climate variables under the Bharat Climate...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) today celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, members of the internet community, academia, and technology experts to reflect on India's digital journey and discuss the future of internet-led growth. A key highlight of the celebrations was the launch of four new digital initiatives by the Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information T...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark recognition of India's growing leadership in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service (Madhya Pradesh cadre) and presently Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This is the first time that India will hold t...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P. Nadda today chaired a high-level review meeting through video conferencing with Health Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories to assess the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and chart the way forward towards achieving a TB-free India. The Union Health Minister emphasized that the second phase of the intensified 100 days TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, sc...
India, June 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the inaugural session of the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 in New Delhi as the Chief Guest. The Home Minister also launched the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications launched today will facilitate the speedy disposal of pending cases and help ensure timely delivery of justice. Th...