G. Kishan Reddy Directs Agencies to Fast-Track Pending Mining & Exploration Projects During Bengaluru Review Meetings

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Union Minister for Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Monday directed all mining and exploration agencies under the Ministry to fast-track pending projects and adopt a mission-mode approach to strengthen India's mineral security and strategic growth objectives. "All organisations must fast-track pending projects and ensure that technology, transparency and efficiency become the foundation of every institutional process. The pe...


Secretary, Ministry of Mines Reviews Progress of Mineral Block Auctions and Operationalisation

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines today chaired the 9th monthly Review Meeting with senior officials of the Ministry and Category-A mineral bearing States to review the progress of mineral block auctions and operationalisation across the country. The meeting focused on accelerating reforms in the mining sector, enhancing domestic mineral production, and ensuring timely operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks. D...


Indian Council of Medical Research organizes India's largest biomedical innovation and technology transfer event "Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect" in New Delhi

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, successfully organized "Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect"-India's largest biomedical and technology transfer facilitation event today, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event marked the establishment of one of the country's first structured pl...


Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Reviews Preparedness Measures for Ebola Disease in view of rising cases in parts of Africa

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease in view of the recent outbreak in some parts of Africa, here today. At the outset, the Union Health Minister stated that "India has not reported any case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease till date." However, following the declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)...


Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister calls for stronger textile value chain through "from farm to fibre, factory, fashion and foreign markets" at TEXPROCIL export awards 2023-24 held in Mumbai today

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai: 25 May 2026 Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023-24 ceremony in Mumbai today. The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), sponsored by the Government of India, organized the award ceremony to recognize outstanding performers in India's cotton textile export sector. Smt. Sitharaman distributed the TEXPROCIL Awards to exporters for ...


Ministry of Electronics & IT and Indian School of Business convene the Governance Summit 2026 in Mohali

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Tecahnology (MeitY), in collaboration with Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business (ISB), on 23 May 2026, hosted the Governance Summit 2026: Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat at the ISB Mohali Campus. The fourth edition of the summit commenced with an inaugural keynote address, delivered by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Techno...


Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan writes to States calling for safe, secure and successful conduct of the NEET (UG) re-examination

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has written to all Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators across the country, seeking their cooperation for the smooth, fair, and successful conduct of the NEET (UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. In view of the prevailing severe heatwave conditions, the Union Minister has also specifically urged them to ensure the availability of all essential basic fa...


Army Hospital (R&R) commissions modern radiotherapy technology for advanced cancer care

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on May 25, 2026. This advanced technology would strengthen cancer care services at Army Hospital (R&R) and improve access to advanced radiotherapy for serving personnel, veterans and their dependents. It is expected to enhance in-h...


INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY, EZHIMALA SET TO HOST SPRING TERM 2026 PASSING OUT PARADE

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Spring Term 2026 on 28 May 2026. The ceremony will be graced by VAdm Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer, lending added stature to this ceremonial occasion. The passing out parade marks a defining milestone in the journey of every cadet - the transformation of young trai...


Department of Consumer Affairs holds stakeholder meeting on Different Pack Sizes for Edible Oils

India, May 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Consumer Affairs is examining the possibility to introduce standard pack sizes for edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework following suggestions received from major industry associations representing around 90 per cent of the country's edible oil sector. RT/ ARC Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....