UNION MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY GOYAL REVIEWS PROGRESS OF NICDC-LED INDUSTRIAL NODES IN ANDHRA PRADESH

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a high-level review meeting on 15th June 2025 at the Tobacco Board, Guntur, to assess the progress of NICDC-led industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh under various industrial corridors. The review focused on the development of three major nodes in the state-Krishnapatnam Industrial Area under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Orvakal Indust...


MINISTRY OF COAL ACHIEVE ALLOCATIONS OF 200 COAL BLOCKS

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone with the allocation of its 200th Coal Mine, underscoring its relentless drive to transform India's coal sector. The issuance of the Allocation Order for the Marwatola-II coal block to Singhal Business Private Limited reaffirms the Ministry's commitment to advancing sectoral reforms, fostering private participation, and bolstering national self-reliance in coal prod...


DGCA REVIEWS OPERATIONS OF AIR INDIA AND AIR INDIA EXPRESS

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held a high-level meeting with senior officials of M/s. Air India Ltd. and Air India Express, who are currently operating over 1,000 flights daily across domestic and international sectors. The meeting was convened to review the operational robustness of the airlines and ensure continued compliance with safety and passenger service regulations. The following key points were...


PROGRESS OF AREA COVERAGE UNDER KHARIF CROPS AS ON JUNE 13TH

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 13th June 2024. Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2136891) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


MDNIY HOSTS YOGA BANDHAN: GLOBAL YOGA AMBASSADORS SHARE THEIR YOGA-EMPOWERED JOURNEY OF LIFE!

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As part of the ongoing International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebrations, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, successfully organised the inaugural event of the global programme 'Yoga Bandhan' on 17th June, 2025. This significant initiative, one of the 10 Signature Events under IDY 2025, underscores India's commitment to strengthening global cooperation through institution-to-i...


PM MODI MEETS PRESIDENT OF MEXICO ON THE SIDELINES OF G7 SUMMIT

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with the President of Mexico, H.E. Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Prime Minister congratulated President of Mexico on her historic victory. Prime Minister thanked President Sheinbaum for the support extended by Mexico in India's fight against terrorism. Highlighting the ...


PM MODI MEETS CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY ON THE SIDELINES OF G7 SUMMIT

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. Prime Minister congratulated the Chancellor on his victory in the elections and his assumption of office. He also expressed deep appreciati...


SANATAN PRIDE IS REBUILDING. WHAT WAS LOST IS BEING REBUILT WITH STRONGER DETERMINATION-VP

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today stated that, "...Sanatan pride is rebuilding. What was lost is being rebuilt - with stronger determination." Addressing students and faculty members at the Pondicherry University today, Shri Dhnakhar stated, "India's educational geography and history have been dotted with great centers of learning - Takshashila, Nalanda, Mithila, Vallabhi, and many more. These institutions d...


TEXT OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS AT PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY (EXCERPTS)

India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Shri K. Kailashnathan, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry. A man who works differently to achieve and accomplish the difference we need. This man will make his impact felt at this place also, as also in the entire Pondicherry. A bureaucrat of deep commitment, give him the mission, he knows how to execute smoothly, but effectively, with expedition and seamlessly. I am therefore greatly encouraged by the words he...