India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A major engineering milestone has been achieved in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the successful breakthrough of the third mountain tunnel (MT-07) at Ambesari village in Dahanu Taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra. With this achievement, three mountain tunnel breakthroughs have now been completed in Maharashtra within the last five months, reflecting rapid progress in one of the most technically challenging secti...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 1,489 km of National Highway projects in Mizoram, 1,759 km of National Highways in Manipur, and 1,578 km of National Highways in Nagaland, based on inputs received through media and social media. The review was conducted in New Delhi today with officials from NHAI, NHIDCL, MoRTH, and project contractors. During the revi...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India and Germany today explored a future-oriented partnership in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space technologies and deep-tech innovation when Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievance...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A meeting of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) will be held in hybrid mode at 4:00 PM on 03.06.2026 (Wednesday) at Manthan Hall (Room No.8606), 8th Floor, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment and Chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee. The meeting will review t...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) has scheduled the launch of the booklet titled "From Aspiration to Achievement: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Innovators": A compilation of Success Stories showcasing achievements and transformative impact of the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) on 03 June 2026 in New Delhi. The public...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Over the past 12 years, under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has scripted an unprecedented decade-and-more of tribal empowerment, expanding the EMRS network to 499 functional schools, disbursing over Rs.22,000 crore in scholarships to nearly 30 lakh tribal students annually, launching landmark missions such as PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan with a comb...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026, a prestigious honour conferred by the President of India to children who have made exceptional contributions in various fields. The last date for submission is 31st July 2026. Nominations can be submitted online only via the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal: https://awards.gov.in. Children aged 5 to 18 years (as on 31st Jul...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Between 2014 and 2026, India has shifted focus from 'Women's welfare' to 'Women-led development' across sectors and institutions. A lifecycle approach adopted by the Government has strengthened women's access to healthcare, education, nutrition, livelihoods, financial inclusion, and leadership opportunities. Programmes supporting Self Help Groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion have expanded women's economic particip...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the deaths of 53 expecting mothers during pre and post-delivery in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh in one year between April 2025 and March 2026 primarily due to lack of awareness and medical facilities. Reportedly, the Sidhi district has consistently ranked among the bottom three districts in the Community Maternal Health L...
MUMBAI, India, June 3 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/96 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.02/02.08.001/2026-27 June 03, 2026 The Chairman / Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Lead Banks Concerned Madam/ Dear Sir, Formation of new district in the State of Assam - Assignment of Lead Bank Responsibility The Government of Assam (GoA) has notified formation of new district, viz., Bajali in the state of Assam vide Gazette Notification No. ECF-No.367433/32 dat...