Human Intelligence Must Lead Artificial Intelligence in Governance, Says Dr Jitendra Singh; Calls AI an Essential Tool for Viksit Bharat 2047

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Calling for a governance model where technology is guided by human wisdom, ethics and accountability, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Human-led Artificial Intelligence will be the defining force behind India's journey towards Viksit ...


Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Chair National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers on Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations in New Delhi, Tomorrow

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will organize a National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers on 3rd July 2026 in New Delhi, to deliberate on the recommendations of the Sixteenth Finance Commission. The Workshop will be chaired by Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, in the presence of Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S. P. Sin...


India Advances Global Green Hydrogen Leadership under National Green Hydrogen Mission

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant milestone under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited (ACME Group) today secures long-term offtake deal with leading Japanese companies-IHI Corporation for Green Ammonia and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) for Green Methanol during a ceremony held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved in January 2023 with an ou...


Major Settlement Reached Through Conciliation Efforts of the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Raipur, Benefiting Employees of Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The dispute arose following a proposed one-day strike call scheduled for 29 June 2026 by the All India Regional Rural Bank Employees' Association (AIRRBEA), Chhattisgarh Unit, over several long-pending employee and officer-related demands. Following marathon conciliation proceedings facilitated by Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Raipur constructive discussions were held between the Bank Management and representatives of the ...


Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil chairs 19th Meeting of Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Strengthening the Government's commitment towards holistic river rejuvenation, the 19th Meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on River Ganga was held on 2 July 2026 under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Namami Gange Programme and deliberated on key interventions aimed at accelerating river rejuvenation through improved infrastructure, scientific wa...


Centre Amends Drugs Rules, 1945 to Ensure Uniform Regulation of Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, certain specified categories of critical drugs and biological products are under the joint regulatory supervision of the Central and State regulators. These include vaccines, large volume parenterals (IV solutions > 100 ml) and r-DNA based medicines. This set is being expanded with this amendment to cover additional emerging technologies. Cell or Stem Cell derived products e.g. such as stem cell-b...


Union Environment Minister presides over ASSOCHAM's National Conference on 'Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat'

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, presided over the National Conference on 'Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat', as Chief Guest, in New Delhi today. The Conference was convened by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, automotive manufacturers, technology pro...


Big Relief for Parents and Students: Digital platforms make transfer between schools and higher education institutions smoother through seamless access to academic records

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As the Digital India programme completes eleven years on 1 July 2026, India continues to strengthen digital public infrastructure to make governance more transparent, accessible and citizen-centric. Since its launch in 2015, Digital India has transformed public service delivery across sectors, including education, through trusted digital platforms that improve ease of living and promote efficient governance. In the education sector...


BHASHINI Showcases Multilingual AI Innovations at NCeG 2026; Launches Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) marked a strong presence at the National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan. Through live demonstrations, multilingual AI solutions, and interactive experiences, BHASHINI showcased how Language AI is making digital governance more i...


INDIAN NAVY'S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS UDAYGIRI, KAVARATTI, AND SHAKTI ARRIVE AT CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE

India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of RAdm Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 01 Jul 2026. The visit exemplifies the strong and long-standing ties between the two navies and forms part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operational deployment in the South East Asia Region, which is in consonance with the Government of Indi...