UNION MINISTER SINGH CALLS FOR CLOSER COLLABORATION AMONG ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION-SUCH AS IITS, IIMS, AIIMS, IIMC, CSIR-AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE STARTUPS

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: MUMBAI, June 24 : After inaugurating a state-of-the-art Incubation Centre at IIM Mumbai, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, made a clarion call for closer collaboration among academic institutions of higher education and scientific research, such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, IIMC and CSIR, to nurture sustainable startups and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. While int...


DAY-NRLM HOSTS BRAINSTORMING SESSION ON EASE OF DOING BUSINESS FOR SHG MEMBERS

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a step toward scaling up Rural enterprises led by Lakhpati Didis and other grassroots entrepreneurs, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organized a 360-degree brainstorming session in New Delhi today. The consultation brought together experts from public and private sectors to deliberate on challenges, opportunities, and actionable strategies to enhance the ease of doing bus...


THANKS TO SILO LOADING BY INDIAN RAILWAYS, COAL STOCK AT THERMAL POWER PLANTS TOUCHES ALL-TIME HIGH OF 58.25 MILLION TONNES, SUFFICIENT TO MEET 25 DAYS OF CONSUMPTION

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: A high-level meeting was held today between Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, and Union Minister of Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, to review coal logistics and the efficiency of transportation systems. The primary focus of the discussion was on accelerating silo loading infrastructure, which plays a critical role in improving...


UNION MINISTER MANOHAR LAL CHAIRS REGIONAL POWER CONFERENCE WITH EASTERN STATES/ UTS

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/ UTs was held on 24th June at Patna under the Chairmanship of Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs. The meeting was attended by Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon'ble Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Odisha, Shri Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Hon'ble Energy Minister, Bihar,...


SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS REVIEWS PMJVK PROPOSALS

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, chaired the 47th Empowered Committee Meeting on 23 June 2025, to review Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) proposals from Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


EPFO ENHANCES AUTO-SETTLEMENT LIMIT FOR ADVANCE CLAIMS TO RS 5 LAKHS, ENSURING FASTER ACCESS TO FUNDS FOR MEMBERS

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: EPFO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to enhance member services by increasing the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from existing rs 1 lakh to rs 5 lakhs. This move will help lakhs of EPFO members receive funds faster, especially in times of urgent need. EPFO had first introduced auto-settlement of advance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide quick financial assistance to members. ...


UNION MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI PATIL CHAIRS 15TH MEETING OF EMPOWERED TASK FORCE (ETF) ON GANGA CONSERVATION

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil chaired the 15th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated, time-bound, and technology-driven approach.Union Minister reviewed key activities and progress made by NMCG. Shri Patil appreciated the accelerated pace of implementation of infrastructu...


UNION HOME MINISTER SHAH, CHAIRS 25TH MEETING OF CENTRAL ZONAL COUNCIL IN VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today chaired the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The meeting was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. Senior ministers from the member stat...


UNION HOME MINISTER SHAH ADDRESSES THE "50 YEARS OF EMERGENCY" PROGRAMME IN NEW DELHI TODAY

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the "50 Years of Emergency" programme organized by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Trust in New Delhi today. Many dignitaries were present on the occasion. Addressing the program organized on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that when Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi decided on 11 July 2024 that e...


INDIA OPENS DOORS TO GLOBAL EV GIANTS WITH PORTAL LAUNCH UNDER SPMEPCI

India, June 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is pleased to announce the portal launch of the application process under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The scheme was notified vide notification dated 15th March 2024, and the detailed Scheme Guidelines were subsequently issued through Notification No. S.O. 2450(E) dated 02.06.2025. Both the Notification and the Guidelines are...