ECINET OPERATIONS STARTED IN BYE-POLLS

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Election Commission of India has operationalised the new digital platform ECINET in the recently concluded bye-elections in the five Assembly Constituencies in the states of Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab and West-Bengal. It may be recalled that ECI had earlier this year on 4th May, announced the development of a new one-stop platform, ECINET, integrating over 40 of ECI's existing mobile and web applications. The bye-polls wi...


"AXIOM-4 MISSION HERALDS INDIA'S ASCENT TO VIKSIT BHARAT," DECLARES UNION MINISTER SINGH

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: "Axiom-4 Mission heralds India's ascent to Viksit Bharat". This was the instant reaction of Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, as he led the cheering audience in giving a standing ovation to Shubhanshu Shukla and other three astronauts when the real-time visuals of successful Axiom 4 launch flashed during the special live screening of the event at Bhatnagar Auditorium of Anusandhan Bhavan, here today. In a historic an...


PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT IN PROMOTING WELLNESS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As the Country celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) across the country reaffirmed their commitment to holistic health, community engagement, and social responsibility. Among the most impactful contributors was the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), which led a dynamic and inclusive campaign that not only celebrated yoga but also reimagined its role in public life. ...


CABINET APPROVES REVISED JHARIA MASTER PLAN FOR DEALING WITH FIRE, SUBSIDENCE AND REHABILITATION OF AFFECTED FAMILIES IN JHARIA COALFIELD

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield. The total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is Rs.5,940.47 crore. The phase wise approach shall ensure that handling of fire and...


CABINET APPROVES PUNE METRO RAIL PROJECT PHASE-2: VANAZ TO CHANDANI CHOWK (CORRIDOR 2A) AND RAMWADI TO WAGHOLI/VITTHALWADI (CORRIDOR 2B), EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING PUNE METRO PHASE-I (VANAZ-RAMWADI)

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2: Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B), as extensions of the existing Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor under Phase-1. These two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations, connecting fast-developing suburbs such as Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kh...


CABINET APPROVES ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTRE (CIP)'S SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL CENTRE AT SINGNA, AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish International Potato Centre (CIP)'s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers income, and job creation by improving potato and sweetpotato productivity, post-ha...


CABINET PASSES RESOLUTION ON THE OBSERVANCE OF 50 YEARS SINCE THE PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, resolved to commemorate and honour the sacrifices of countless individuals who valiantly resisted the Emergency and its attempt at subversion of the spirit of Indian Constitution, a subversion which began in 1974 with a heavy-handed attempt at crushing the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. To mark the occasion, a two-minute silence ...


PM MODI PAYS TRIBUTE TO DEFENDERS OF DEMOCRACY ON SAMVIDHAN HATYA DIWAS

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: On the solemn occasion marking fifty years since the imposition of the Emergency, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid heartfelt tributes to the countless Indians who stood tall in defence of democracy during one of the darkest chapters in the nation's history. Recalling the grave assault on constitutional values, the Prime Minister said that June 25th is observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas - a day when fundamen...


PM MODI WELCOMES THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF THE SPACE MISSION CARRYING ASTRONAUTS FROM INDIA, HUNGARY, POLAND AND THE US

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today welcomed the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from India, Hungary, Poland and the US. Shri Modi also wished the Indian Astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla who is on the way to become the first Indian to go to International Space Station. In a post on X, he wrote: "We welcome the successful launch of the Space Mission carrying astronauts from ...


PM CHAIRS 48TH PRAGATI MEETING

India, June 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at South Block, earlier today. During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors....