India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Indian Army contingent departed today to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI. The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France from 18th June 2025 to 1st July 2025. The Indian contingent comprising of 90 personnel is being represented primarily by a Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles besides personnel from other arms and services. The Fre...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Chiefs' Chintan, a structured two-day interaction, between the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS), at New Delhi commenced today. Being held in the aftermath of Operation SINDOOR, the conclave is aimed to provide a platform to leverage the institutional knowledge and experience of the former CsOAS. General Dwivedi welcomed the former Chiefs and underline...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The deep-rooted historical relations between India and Thailand based on ancient connect and Buddhism remains alive and active with the constant engagements at different levels. During his recent visit to Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon this crucial linkage while visiting the famous Wat Pho Temple of the reclining Buddha; PM Modi presented a replica of the Ashokan Lion Capitol to the shrine. He als...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a high-level review meeting on 15th June 2025 at the Tobacco Board, Guntur, to assess the progress of NICDC-led industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh under various industrial corridors. The review focused on the development of three major nodes in the state-Krishnapatnam Industrial Area under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Orvakal Indust...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry of Coal has achieved a historic milestone with the allocation of its 200th Coal Mine, underscoring its relentless drive to transform India's coal sector. The issuance of the Allocation Order for the Marwatola-II coal block to Singhal Business Private Limited reaffirms the Ministry's commitment to advancing sectoral reforms, fostering private participation, and bolstering national self-reliance in coal prod...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held a high-level meeting with senior officials of M/s. Air India Ltd. and Air India Express, who are currently operating over 1,000 flights daily across domestic and international sectors. The meeting was convened to review the operational robustness of the airlines and ensure continued compliance with safety and passenger service regulations. The following key points were...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 13th June 2024. Table Omitted (The document can be viewed at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2136891) Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As part of the ongoing International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 celebrations, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, successfully organised the inaugural event of the global programme 'Yoga Bandhan' on 17th June, 2025. This significant initiative, one of the 10 Signature Events under IDY 2025, underscores India's commitment to strengthening global cooperation through institution-to-i...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with the President of Mexico, H.E. Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Prime Minister congratulated President of Mexico on her historic victory. Prime Minister thanked President Sheinbaum for the support extended by Mexico in India's fight against terrorism. Highlighting the ...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. Prime Minister congratulated the Chancellor on his victory in the elections and his assumption of office. He also expressed deep appreciati...