Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Addresses the Launch of Hero MotoCorp's First Flex-Fuel Motorcycles in New Delhi

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari along with Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's first flex-fuel motorcycles in New Delhi today. Shri Nitin Gadkari congratulated the team on this pioneering initiative, stating that it aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for clean, self-reliant, and sustainable mobility. ...


Cabinet approves the widening of the Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial Section of National Highway (NH)-63 on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and the Jagtial-Karimnagar Section of National Highway (NH)-563 on Build-Operate-Transfer (Toll) [BOT (Toll)] to the 4-Lane Standard in Telangana with a Total Project Length of 190.76 km and cost of Rs.7597.16 crore

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Description Armoor- Jagtial Section of NH-63 Jagtial Mancherial Section of NH-63 Jagtial- Karimnagar Section of NH-563 Length (km) 63.600 68.295 58.866 Brownfield length (Km) 17.95 2.05 24.14 Greenfield Length (Km) 45.65 66.10 34.96 Total Civil Cost (Rs Cr.) 1266.58 1477.17 1455.01 Land and other Pre-construction Cost (Rs Cr.) 504.26 436.93 394.53 Total Capital Cost (Rs Cr.) 2471.76 2730.72 2394.68 Mode ...


Next-generation nanomedicine can silence key cancer drivers

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists from Pune have reported a gene-silencing strategy that can drive effective tumor inhibition in breast cancer, highlighting its potential as next-generation precision nanomedicine. Advances in cancer nanomedicine are increasingly shifting toward precision strategies that directly silence disease-driving genes while minimizing systemic toxicity. Scientists from from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomo...


India and South Africa agree to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing as key priorities

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and South Africa today agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing emerging as key priorities for the next phase of bilateral engagement. During talks with South Africa Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina, who called on him accompanied by a high-level delegation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra...


Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Holds Industry Interaction on PM-SETU Scheme for Rajasthan Cluster

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized an Industry Interaction on the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through upgraded ITIs) for the Rajasthan cluster on June 3, 2026, in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change. The programme comprised a detailed presentation on the PM-SETU Scheme, followed by industry deliberations and consultations to identify actionable pathways for ...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Launches 'Navachar Mantra', a National Initiative for Grassroots Innovators and Entrepreneurs

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today launched 'Navachar Mantra' - a national initiative focused on strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovators across emerging India. The programme is being implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transf...


Central Advisory Committee Concludes High-Level Review of PM-AJAY; Outlines Future Roadmap for Scheduled Caste Upliftment

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) successfully concluded its high-level national meeting today at Manthan Hall, GPOA-3, New Delhi. The session was chaired by the Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. The meeting was attended by members of Central Advisory Committee (CAC) including State Ministers for Social Justice and Empow...


Hon'ble Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) meeting in New Delhi, along with Ministers of State Shri Ramdas Athawale and Shri BL Verma

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The meeting of the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) was held today, 3 June 2026, under the chairpersonship of the Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment at New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon'ble Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment and Shri B L Verma, Hon'ble Minister of State of Social Justice and Empowerment and witnessed the good p...


Union Minister Virendra Kumar Unveils Booklet Showcasing Success Stories of Entrepreneurs Empowered Through Venture Capital Fund and ASIIM

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, today released the booklet "From Aspiration to Achievement: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Innovators", highlighting the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs who have emerged as role models through the support provided under the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM). T...


Release of Uniform Guideline for Compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates with Base Year 2022-23

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, had uploaded the Draft Guideline for Compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates with Base Year 2022-23 on the official website of MoSPI on 07.04.2026 for consultation and feedback from stakeholders, including States/UTs, academic institutions, researchers and other users of Sub-State level Statistics. ...