Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Senator Penny Wong meets Prime Minister

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed happiness on meeting Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. The two leaders discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. They reaffirmed that India and Australia will continue to work together for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. In...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the media report about 60 students falling ill after consuming mid-day meal in the Nalanda district, Bihar

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that on May 21, 2026, 60 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal in a government-run school in the Nalanda district, Bihar. Reportedly, the students complained of vomiting, stomach ache, nausea and loose motion, after which they were admitted to different nearby hospitals for treatment. The Commission has observed that the cont...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of three workers and injuries to others in an explosion at a chemical factory inside an industrial area in the Rewari district, Haryana

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that six persons sustained injuries in an explosion at a chemical factory located in an industrial area in the Rewari district of Haryana on May 19, 2026. Reportedly, repair work was underway at the factory's chilling plant when the explosion triggered fire. One of the workers died in the hospital during the course of treatment on May 2...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a patient after a fire in a private hospital in the Dehradun district, Uttarakhand

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report of a fire incident at a private hospital in the Dehradun district, Uttarakhand on May 20, 2026. Reportedly, 14 patients were rescued and shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Among them, a female patient was declared dead while four others were discharged. The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true...


CCI approves the merger of Indovida India with and into EPL Limited

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Indovida India Private Limited with and into EPL Limited. The Proposed Combination entails the merger of Indovida India Private Limited (Indovida India) with and into EPL Limited (EPL) by way of absorption; and in consideration of the merger, EPL (i.e., post-merger resultant entity) will issue and allot shares, on a proportionate basis to the shareholders of Indov...


Third India-Nordic Summit

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's Arctic Policy Denmark: Finland: Iceland: Norway: Alliance with the Nordic nations is an essential component of India's Arctic Policy. Climatic changes in the Arctic, especially the melting of Arctic ice, can hugely impact weather conditions and rainfall patterns including the monsoons. These changes can be highly disruptive for India's economic, food and water security, and the sustainability of over 1300 island territo...


CCI approves creation of a joint venture company between Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V. and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Ltd.

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the creation of a joint venture company between Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V. and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Ltd. The Proposed Combination involves Mercuria Energy Group Limited (Mercuria Energy), through its subsidiary Mercuria Energy Netherlands B.V (Mercuria/Acquirer) and Tata International Singapore (Pte) Limited (TISPL) entering into an agreement in respect of f...


Government Notifies National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 and the National Sports Governance (National Sports Tribunal) Rules, 2026 under the provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The National Sports Governance (National Sports Board) Rules, 2026 provide for the composition of the Board, term of office of the Chairperson and Members, salary, allowances and other condition...


"From India's Ancient Wisdom to a Global Sporting Platform, Yoga Is Becoming the World's Shared Strength": Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Amdavad, Gujarat will host the 1st World Yogasana Championship from June 4th to 8th, marking the first time that the global event is being organised. More than 500 participants from 75 countries are expected to take part across 12 events during the championship. Addressing the gathering ahead of the championship, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said, "Yoga was given to the world by India. It is an invalua...


IISc-Led Semiconductor Training Initiative Records Massive Growth in Tribal Youth Participation Across India

India, May 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Semiconductor Training Program for Tribal Students, led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and supported by MY Bharat under the Department of Youth Affairs, has achieved a significant milestone in youth outreach and participation during its 2026 Phase-II implementation. The initiative, coordinated through the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (...