Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Reviews Quality and Maintenance of National Highway Projects in Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the quality, maintenance, and progress of National Highway projects covering 4,931 km in Telangana, 2,035 km in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and 804 km in the Union Territory of Ladakh during separate review meetings held in New Delhi yesterday. Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Harsh Malhotra, was also present during the r...


Sarbananda Sonowal Underscores Rs.5,028 Crore Development Pipeline as Mumbai Port Marks 154th Foundation Day

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, June 25, 2026: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal underscored a development pipeline of 63 projects worth Rs.5,028.17 crore as Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day in Mumbai, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to transforming one of India's oldest ports into a modern, sustainable and future-ready maritime hub. The projects comprise seven inaugurated projects worth Rs...


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lauds Mumbai Port Authority's Legacy and Future Vision on its 154th Foundation Day

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai : 25 June 2026 Mumbai Port Authority, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, celebrated its 154th Foundation Day today in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The Foundation Day programme was held on the theme "Together We Can", recognizing the contribution o...


Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Announces Kaushal Mahotsav- Warangal 2026; Brings Over 5,000 Opportunities of Employment for Telangana Youth

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today announced Kaushal Mahotsav, Warangal 2026, scheduled to be held on June 27, 2026, at the Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, Telangana. The announcement was made during a press conference held at KITS and addressed by Shri V.S. Arvind, Director, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Also present were Shri Thoutam Ramu,...


SHATAYU Dashboard Expands Caregiver Network for Senior Citizens across the country

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) Dashboard on 22.05.2026. The dashboard provides a platform to all trained Geriatric caregivers to register themselves on the dashboard for providing their services to the needy senior citizens. The SHATAYU dashboard is managed by National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), an autonomous body of Mini...


MoSPI to Celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on 29th June 2026

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark milestone, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on 29th June 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. This day is observed every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in the field of statistics and economic planning. Statistics Day aims to create public awareness, especially among the...


MoSPI signs Statement of Intent (SoI) with GRAAM for Embark India Development Fellowship Proposal

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Grassroots Research And Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), for the engagement of two Fellows. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri P. R. Meshram, Director General (Data Governance), MoSPI. Dr. Basavaraju R. Shreshta, Executive Director, GRAAM, and Sh. Prasoon Verma, Director, Training Unit, Capacity Development Division, ...


India's Steel Sector Records Steady Growth in May 2026

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Steel Production & Prices 1a. Production Overview (in Mt) Production May 2026 May 2025 YoY % Apr-May 2026 Apr-May 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.1 13.8 1.9 28.0 27.3 2.6 Hot Metal 7.9 7.8 1.1 15.6 15.3 2.2 Finished Steel 13.8 12.9 6.8 27.2 25.7 5.9 1b. Producer wise Production (Apr-May 2026) Producer Annual Crude Steel Capacity (Mt) Crude Steel Production (Mt) Finished Steel Production (Mt) Hot Met...


MY Bharat to launch National Nasha Mukti Quiz to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) will launch the National Nasha Mukti Quiz on the MY Bharat Portal on 26 June 2026 under the nationwide "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" campaign. The quiz aims to encourage young people to enhance their awareness of the harmful effects of substance abuse while promoting informed...


Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a review meeting of the National Dope Testing Laboratory

India, June 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a review meeting of the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi today to assess the functioning, capabilities, and future roadmap of the laboratory. Emphasising the importance of preventive measures against doping, Dr. Mandaviya stated that , "athletes participating in the National Games and Khelo India competitions will undergo mandatory anti-...