India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: At the invitation of H.E. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, H.E. U Min Aung Hlaing, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar paid his first Official Visit to India from 30 May to 3 June 2026. The President was accompanied by the Union Ministers for President's Office, Foreign Affairs, Finance & Revenue, Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation, and Industry & MSME Business Development, and Governor of the Central Ban...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal. The article highlights how the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) offers Indian exporters an opportunity to diversify markets, boost job creation, safeguard farmers' interests and foster shared prosperity between the two countries. It further emphasises that the government's efforts to sign trade ag...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian contingent for its outstanding performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships. The Prime Minister congratulated the Indian contingent on winning 19 medals, including 10 Gold medals, at the Championships. The Prime Minister said that the achievement reflects the determination and excellence of India's young athletes. He expressed hope that these accom...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of popular singer, Smt. Suman Kalyanpur. The Prime Minister said he was anguished by the passing of Suman Kalyanpur Ji. He noted that her melodious voice and soulful renditions enriched India's cultural world and that, through her songs, she created a special place among music lovers and admirers of Indian cinema. In a post on X, Shri Modi said; "Anguished...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today highlighted six years of the PM SVANidhi scheme and underscored its role in transforming the lives of street vendors across the country. The Prime Minister noted that the scheme has ensured access to collateral-free credit, financial inclusion and new opportunities for growth for countless street vendors. He said that PM SVANidhi is a scheme rooted in trust, dignity and empowerment. Ex...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that some people are highly skilled at performing a task themselves, while others are particularly adept at imparting that knowledge or skill to others. He noted that a person who possesses both these qualities-self-mastery and the ability to teach others-deserves to be regarded among the finest of teachers. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "श्लि...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The theme of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, 2026, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", reflects the growing global recognition of yoga as a holistic approach to promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. Rooted in India's ancient wisdom and embraced across continents, yoga has emerged as a trusted pathway to healthy and active living. The theme highlights yoga's transformative potential in foste...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Legislative Body Election Type State(s) Seats Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Biennial election 10 States* 24 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Maharashtra 1 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Tamil Nadu 1 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Odisha 1 State Legislative Councils (by MLAs) Biennial election Bihar 9 State Legislative Councils (by MLAs) Biennial election Karnataka ...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Ramasiya village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, delivering a clear message to farmers that if the soil is protected, agriculture will thrive, farmers will become stronger, and the nation will prosper. He called for the promotion of balanced fertilizer use, soil testing, Soil He...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India exported 19,72,018 metric tonnes (MT) of seafood valued at Rs.73,890.46 crore (USD 8.46 billion) during FY 2025-26, registering an all-time high in both volume and value despite challenging global market conditions, said Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Shri P. Jawahar, IAS. The United States and China continued to be the principal importers of Indian seafood during the year. Frozen shrimp rema...