India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The theme of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, 2026, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", reflects the growing global recognition of yoga as a holistic approach to promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. Rooted in India's ancient wisdom and embraced across continents, yoga has emerged as a trusted pathway to healthy and active living. The theme highlights yoga's transformative potential in foste...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Legislative Body Election Type State(s) Seats Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Biennial election 10 States* 24 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Maharashtra 1 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Tamil Nadu 1 Council of States (Rajya Sabha) Bye-election Odisha 1 State Legislative Councils (by MLAs) Biennial election Bihar 9 State Legislative Councils (by MLAs) Biennial election Karnataka ...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Ramasiya village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, delivering a clear message to farmers that if the soil is protected, agriculture will thrive, farmers will become stronger, and the nation will prosper. He called for the promotion of balanced fertilizer use, soil testing, Soil He...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India exported 19,72,018 metric tonnes (MT) of seafood valued at Rs.73,890.46 crore (USD 8.46 billion) during FY 2025-26, registering an all-time high in both volume and value despite challenging global market conditions, said Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Shri P. Jawahar, IAS. The United States and China continued to be the principal importers of Indian seafood during the year. Frozen shrimp rema...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Today, the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force marking a defining milestone in bilateral economic relations and opening a transformative new chapter in strategic trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The India-Oman CEPA was signed on 18th December, 2025 in Muscat in the presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik A...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Bathinda, Sri Muktsar Sahib Cities & Amritsar to Bathinda Rail Route (in Punjab LSA), during the month of March 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Prov...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Date Meeting / Programme Venue 29th - 30th April, 2026 1st BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting Virtual Mode 4th - 5th June, 2026 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting Varanasi, India 5th - 6th August, 2026 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting Bhopal, India 6th - 7th August, 2026 BRICS Cultural Festival Bhopal, India 7th - 8th August, 2026 BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting Bhopal, India 12th - 14th October, 2026...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on June 01, 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 01, 1989, the Flag Officer is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles. An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi, he brings over 36 years of distinguished service across operational...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Maj Gen Rachel Thomas assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service on June 01, 2026. She succeeds Maj Gen Lissamma PV who superannuated on May 31, 2026 after four decades of distinguished service to the nation. An alumna of the prestigious College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maj Gen Thomas was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service on June 01, 1988. The General Officer...
India, June 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, AVSM, VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command on 01 Jun 2026. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1989. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, College of Air Warfare and National Defence College. During his distinguished career, the Air Marshal has held several important Operatio...