Prime Minister expresses sadness over the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana Ji. The Prime Minister noted that his passing is a profound loss to the world of Indian sports. Shri Modi stated that he brought immense glory to the nation through his extraordinary achievements in shooting. The Prime Minister pointed out that his contribution as a mentor, shaping and guiding young athletes with great dedication, w...


ECI holds One-day conference for Media and Communication Officers

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


New resolve for BRICS agricultural cooperation from Indore: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses inaugural session

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day conference of agriculture ministers of BRICS countries commenced in Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh and a city recognised for cleanliness, with Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan presenting India's agricultural achievements, cultural values and commitment to global cooperation. During the inaugural session, Shri Chouhan highlighted Indi...


AAIB Interim Statement on the Progress of Investigation into the Accident Involving Air India Flight AI-171

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Today marks one year since the tragic accident involving Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating from Ahmedabad to London, which occurred shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, on 12 June 2025. On this solemn occasion, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives ...


DPIIT, ONDC Bring FMCG Leaders Together to Digitise Procurement for India's 1.4 Crore Kirana Stores Through DigiDukaan

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in collaboration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), convened a CPG Roundtable - Bharat Commerce Chintan Shivir on 12 June 2026. The roundtable brought together leaders from leading consumer goods companies, distributor networks, technology providers and logistics partners to discuss the digital transformation of India's General Trade ecosystem. In...


QCI and FDDI Sign MoU to Strengthen Quality and Skilling Ecosystem in Leather and Footwear Sector

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Quality Council of India (QCI) and the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the quality, testing, accreditation and skilling ecosystem in Bharat's leather and footwear sector. The collaboration aims to establish a structured framework for capacity building, certification, testing infrastructure development and quality ecosystem strengthening across key f...


Raksha Mantri inaugurates an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex during his visit to Hyderabad in Telangana on June 12, 2026. In his address, Raksha Mantri commended the Missile Systems & Strategic Systems Cluster of DRDO for its pivotal contributions to India's technological excellence, strategic autonomy, and national secu...


Two-Day Seminar on Defence Procurement and Innovation Ecosystem Concludes in New Delhi

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A two-day seminar titled "Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups" jointly conducted by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) concluded in New Delhi on June 12, 2026. In a significant step towards strengthening industry participation in the defence acquisition and innovation ecosystem, the seminar brought together over 150 st...


Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on June 14, 2026, in Nice, France

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, along with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, is scheduled to jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 on 14th June 2026 at Palais des Expositions de Nice, France. Being organized by the Government of India, Bharat Innovates 2026 is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education. It will feature 120 Indian innovators, 15 odd Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) a...


Union Education Minister Releases Strategic Documents on Bharat Innovates Showcasing India's Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today released two Strategic Documents on Bharat Innovates, showcasing India's emerging innovation and startup ecosystem rooted in higher education and research institutions. The initiative reinforces the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform India from a nation of knowledge consumers into a nation of knowledge creators, innovators and technology leaders. ...