India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has an immense potential to emerge as a global leader in the Bio-Economy and Bio-Based Agri-Input sector due to its strong scientific base, rich biodiversity, and rapidly growing start-up ecosystem. This was stated by Shri Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, while addressing the valedictory session of the two-day symposium-cum-workshop, BIOPSF 202...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: H.E. Mr. Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 2, 2026). Welcoming Deputy President Mashatile on his first visit to India, the President said that India and South Africa share a special friendship that is both historic and contemporary. Our multifaceted partnership is founded on shared values and mutual re...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A group of beneficiaries of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' Flagship Scholarship schemes called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 2, 2026). Addressing the beneficiaries, the President said that there is no lack of talent in our country. All that is required is providing the right guidance, support, and an appropriate platform. Presence of the beneficiaries stands as a testament to the f...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Deputy President of South Africa, H.E. Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, met the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today, during his official visit to India. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior Ministers and officials of the Government of South Africa. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep pain over the tragic mishap in Surat district, Gujarat. He extended his heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the earliest recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister noted that rescue operations are underway and authorities are providing all possible assistance at the accident site. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 l...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam, observing that firm resolve and self-control are the powers that make even the most difficult paths easy. Shri Modi highlighted that today, our youth are continuously engaged in nation-building with this very resolve. The Prime Minister posted on X: "दृढ़ निश्चय और आत्...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the people of Telangana on the special occasion of Telangana Statehood Day. The Prime Minister noted that the people of Telangana are known for their spirit of innovation and enterprise, and highlighted the state's glorious culture and history of courage and determination. Shri Modi affirmed the Central Government's commitment to supporting Telangana's growth traject...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Assam Chief Minister Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today to discuss subjects related to the State. In this high level meeting, the progress of various central schemes run by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Assam was reviewed and wide-ranging discussions were held on several important i...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today conducted a detailed and comprehensive review in Delhi regarding the Southwest Monsoon, the possible impact of El Niño, water availability, seed arrangements, crop strategy and the level of preparedness of various states. In this important high-level meeting, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave clear directions that all conc...
India, June 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The revision of the Base Year of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and compilation of Producer Price Indices (PPIs) has been approved by the competent authority in its meeting held on 25.05.2026. Earlier, the recommended compilation methodology was approved by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on Statistics of Price and Cost of Living (SPCL). Subsequently, the methodology was also presented before the National...