Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, former Chairman ISRO review preparedness for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A high-level review meeting was convened by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with Dr. K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman ISRO to assess the preparedness for the forthcoming NEET-UG re-examination. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan is also the Chairman of the High Powered Steering Committee constituted to monitor implementation of recommendations on National Testing Agency (NTA). The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Higher Educat...


Indian Coast Guard Conducts Anti-Smuggling Operation off Mundra Coast in Gujarat

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted in coordination with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Gujarat from May 25-26, 2026 off the Mundra coast in Gujarat. The estimated international market value of the seized narcotics is approximately INR 1150 crore as per open-source ass...


RM-led IGoM on West Asia reviews availability of essential commodities & supply chain resilience in India amid the ongoing crisis

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Product Domestic production after crisis Import reached on Indian Ports after crisis Urea 59.51 13.60 DAP 8.26 0.88 NPKs 19.38 5.65 SSF 11.24 0 MOP 0 3.83 Total 98.39 23.96 The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, reviewed the evolving situation in the conflict and assessed India's preparedness & response measures during its sixth meeting at Kartavya Bhawa...


CCPA Initiates Regulatory Action Against Online Sale and Listing of Hazardous and Explosive Substances

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has initiated regulatory action against the unauthorized online sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals, explosive substances, and related precursors on digital platforms. The action aims to strengthen consumer safety, public security, and responsible e-commerce practices. The CCPA initiated action following inputs rega...


Cabinet approves Integration and Continuation of two schemes viz. (i) "Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement of foodgrains and FPS dealers' margin under NFSA" and (ii) "Scheme for Modernization and Reforms through Technology in Public Distribution System (SMART PDS)" under umbrella scheme SARTHAK-PDS

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the "Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS" (SARTHAK PDS) as an umbrella scheme, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period, with an outlay of Rs. 25,530 crore as Central share. The CCEA has also decided to revise the norms of Central assistance for...


Pension Adalat for Telecom Pensioners in Delhi NCR on 23 June 2026

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts (Pr. CCA), Delhi, Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, is organizing a Pension Adalat for pensioners and family pensioners residing in Delhi NCR and related to Delhi Telecom Circle. The Pension Adalat is being organized for pensioners of the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL, and MTNL units of Delhi Circle whose pension matters such as issue of ...


Extension of last date to receive comments/counter comments on TRAI's Consultation Paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had released a consultation paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication on 30.04.2026. The last date for the submission of written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from stakeholders was fixed as 28.05.2026 and counter-comments by 11.06.2026. Keeping in view the requests of a few stakeholders for an extension of time for submission...


Union Minister Of Commerce And Industry Shri Piyush Goyal And Canadian Trade Minister Mr. Maninder Sidhu Reaffirm Commitment To USD 50 Billion Bilateral Trade Target And Early Conclusion Of India-Canada CEPA Talks

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with senior Canadian business leaders and institutional investors in Toronto, Canada on Day 2 of his visit, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and promoting investments and technology partnerships across strategic sectors. The day began with Shri Piyush Goyal delivering the keynote address at the Canada-India Building Bridges event ...


Visit of the delegation from United State (U.S.) for discussions on Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States from 1 -4th June 2026 at Delhi

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and the United States issued a Joint Statement on 7th February 2026 agreeing on a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The framework reaffirmed the countries' commitment to the broader India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations. In pursuance thereof, the Indian side visited Washington D.C. from 20- 23rd April 2026 for in person round of meetings with their U.S. counterpa...


Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey Reviews SECL Operations; Meets Chhattisgarh Chief Minister

India, May 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey undertook a one-day visit to South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), during which he reviewed the company's operational performance, infrastructure initiatives and future growth plans. During the visit, the Minister also met Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, where discussions were held on issues related to coal pro...