The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum under India's Chairship Begins in New Delhi

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum was formally opened by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon'ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi today. Hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under India's BRICS Chairship in 2026, the two-day Forum brings together Ministers, senior government officials and urban practitioners from Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia,...


Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announces establishment of Advanced Quantum and Artificial Intelligence labs at MNIT Jaipur

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw today announced the establishment of an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur. The lab will be established under the Electronics and ICT Academic Project of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It will focus...


Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates 20 kW Akashvani FM Transmitter at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today virtually inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM Transmitter at Ramgarh in Jaisalmer from the Akashvani Jaipur premises. With this addition, the number of FM transmitters in Rajasthan has increased to 39. The Ramgarh transmitter will ensure radio coverage within an 80-kilometre radius in the border region, cover...


From Rooftops and Ponds to Aquifers: Odisha's Groundwater Revival under 'Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari'

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As monsoon rains sweep across Odisha, a silent groundwater revolution is unfolding from school rooftops in Jajpur and community ponds in Cuttack to recharge wells in Ganjam. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Whole of Government, Whole of Society approach embodied in 'Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari', the state is transforming seasonal rainfall into a lasting source of water security. By capturing rainwate...


MoS Shobha Karandlaje Addresses Plenary Session at 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva; Highlights India's Labour Reforms, Social Protection and Digital Public Infrastructure

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. Addressing the Plenary Session of the 114th International Labour Conference, the Union Minister congratulated the International Labour Organization on convening of the Conference and appreciated its...


Marketing of Divyangjan Vishwakarma Products through One Station One Product(OSOP)

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Trade Total allotments State covered Cobbler 5 Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Delhi Sculpture 6 Haryana, Odisha, Bihar, MP Carpenter 5 Maharashtra, Haryana, Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan Doll & Toy Maker 6 Maharashtra, UP, Puducherry, MP, Haryana Metal Smith 2 Jharkhand Basket Maker 2 Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Tailor 2 Goa, Haryana Total Stalls 28 12 PM Vishwakarma (PMV) is a flagship scheme of the Government, d...


Panchayati Raj Initiatives Shine at National e-Governance Awards 2026, Secure Prestigious Gold & Silver Prizes; To Receive Incentives up to Rs.10 Lakhs

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Award Awardee Award Category State / Level Gold Award Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) - Data Driven Governance for Viksit Bharat, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Digital Transformation by Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries/States/UTs National Level Gold Award Kadepur Gram Panchayat, Sangli District, Maharashtra Grassroots Level Initiatives by Gram Panchayats for Deepening/Widening of Service Del...


Eyes on Every Mile: How NSVs Are Here to Make India's National Highways Safer

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On a crisp morning along India's bustling National Highways, a sleek white vehicle glides forward - not a police car, not a maintenance truck but something far more futuristic. Its rooftop scanners release invisible beams, high-resolution cameras quietly whirr and advanced 3D laser sensors begin mapping every inch of the road. This is the Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) - an innovation equipped with laser profilers, GPS and cutting-e...


Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches DST funded Central Instrumentation Facility, 3 Research Clusters at IIT Gandhinagar

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addressing the programme "Advancing Research & Innovation Towards Viksit Bharat with the Inauguration of Major Research Initiatives" at IIT Gandhinagar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised that the true value of...


Government on Highest Alert to Safeguard Indian Seafarers Amid Evolving Maritime Security Situation in Gulf Region

India, June 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf region and surrounding waters, the Government of India continue to monitor, and coordinate response mechanisms to safeguard Indian seafarers and protect India's maritime interests. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), is maintaining sustained surveillance of developments in and around the Strait of Hor...