Mr. Andy Jassy meets the Prime Minister

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: CEO of Amazon, Mr. Andy Jassy met with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today, at New Delhi. Shri Modi remarked that Amazon's record $48 billion investment in India shows the growing interest across the world to invest in India. The Prime Minister posted on X; A great meeting with Mr. Andy Jassy. I welcome Amazon's record $48 billion investment in India. This will create new opportunities for our youth. At the same time, it...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in mishap in Kolkata

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kolkata. Shri Modi assured that the state government is working round the clock to ensure that those affected receive all possible assistance. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured. Shri Modi posted on X; The mishap in Kolkata yesterday is sad...


Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in devastation caused by severe earthquakes in Venezuela

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled loss of lives in devastation caused by severe earthquakes in Venezuela. Conveying condolences on behalf of the people of India, Shri Modi prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and expressed solidarity with all those affected by the tragedy. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that India stands ready to extend all possible assistance during this difficult time. The Prime Min...


Prime Minister pays tribute to those who defended democracy during the Emergency

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during the Emergency, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in India's history. He noted that this period also showcased the extraordinary courage and resilience of countless citizens who refused to remain silent and upheld the ideals enshrined in the Constitution. Reaffirming the nation's commitment to constitut...


Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan administers oath/affirmation today to newly elected/re-elected Members in Rajya Sabha Chamber

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan administered oath/affirmation today in Rajya Sabha Chamber to ten newly elected/ re-elected Members namely Shri Praveen Chakravarty, Shri Debashish Samantaray, Shri Sana Satish Babu, Shri Vijay Chintakayala, Shri Bhashyam Rama Krishna, Shri Lingamaneni Ramesh, Shri Rajesh Parmanand Shukla, Shri Baidyanath Ram, Shri Nathwani Parimal and Shri Tai Tagak. Five ...


Shivraj-Yogi High-Level Meeting: MSP Relief, 6.18 Lakh Rural Houses Approved for Uttar Pradesh

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday held a high-level review meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Yojana Bhavan, Lucknow, to discuss the state's agriculture and rural development scenario in detail. During the meeting, Shri Chouhan handed over two key approval letters to the Chief Minister -one extending Minimum Support Price procurem...


ICAR and APEDA Sea Protocol Cuts Mango Export Cost

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major breakthrough for India's fresh fruit export sector, Indian mangoes have successfully reached Singapore through sea shipment, marking a significant milestone in expanding affordable and large-scale mango exports to international markets. Indian mangoes are highly valued in Singapore for their superior taste, flavour, and quality, with varieties such as Banganappalli and Kesar enjoying strong consumer demand. To make expo...


Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Uttarakhand on June 26

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be on a visit to Uttarakhand on June 26. His visit will focus on farmers, agriculture and rural development. During the visit, he will participate in a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, state ministers and senior officials, while also reaching out directly to farmers in the fields to understand ...


Ministry of Civil Aviation & DIAL Launch AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal for Ebola Health Screening at PoEs in India

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) today launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal, to strengthen public health surveillance at Points of Entry in response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak. The launch follows the WHO's declaration of the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Pub...


DPIIT Notifies Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 to Strengthen Supply Chains and Facilitate Industry Compliance

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant step towards strengthening India's quality ecosystem and enhancing industrial competitiveness, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026. The Order introduces a framework aimed at balancing regulatory compliance with innovation, technological advancement and supply chain resilience. ...