India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI), a flagship data-driven governance initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 under Category VII - Digital Transformation through the Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries, States and Union Territories. The award will be presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance, wh...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel at an IndianOil retail outlet in New Delhi today on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026. Senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and CMDs of public sector OMCs were also present during the event. E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85 per cent ethanol and 14-19 per cent petrol, specifically designed for ...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri called on H.E. Ms. Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gómez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in New Delhi on 04 June 2026, along with the senior officials of the Ministry and Chairpersons of various Public Sector Oil companies. Both leaders discussed opportunities for building an enduring energy partnership between the two countries. During the ...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Tilak Bridge-Shakur Basti rail section of Northern Railway. During the visit, he held a review meeting with senior Railway officials and assessed the progress of various developmental projects and ongoing works in the region. Inspection of Advanced Technologies a...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Railways marked World Environment Day 2026 today with a focused programme at the Ministry of Railways, reaffirming its commitment towards environmental sustainability, cleanliness and responsible resource management across the railway network. A major highlight of the programme was the launch of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 - Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Booklet by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, R...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy sources and circular economy-driven industrial growth, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended support to M/s Greenjoules Private Limited, Pune for its project titled "Manufacturing of 2nd Generation Diesel Equivalent Biofuel." The project aims to establish a commercial-scale facility for the product...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the eve of World Environment Day 2026, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, organized a webinar on "Adapt Biomanufacturing 2 Address Climate Change" aligned with the global theme of "Climate Action #NowForClimate".The session focused on DBT-driven initiatives that are contributing to biomanufacturing, biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient solutions, and sustainable development. Dr. Sangita M. Kastur...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Kodaikanal solar observatory, known for the oldest continuous series of solar data collected in India, have helped uncover how giant convection patterns on the Sun respond to solar activity, providing insights for future solar cycle prediction. Much like a boiling pot of water on a stove, the energy generated within the Sun is transported through its outer layers via convection. Convective cells lead to the formation of small-s...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is strengthening India's response to substance abuse through a comprehensive and people-centric strategy focused on prevention, awareness generation, treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) Substance abuse, more appropriately understood as substance use disorder, remains a major psychosocial and public health ...
India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: I Annual GDP Estimates and Growth Rates II Quarterly GDP Estimates and Growth Rates III Methodology and Major Data Sources IV Statements: Annexure Sectoral Composition of Nominal GVA in FY 2025-26 Sectoral Composition of Nominal GVA in Q4 of FY 2025-26 Indicators FY 2025-26 Q4 Annual Total Food Grain Production 9.6 5.3 Cereals 10.5 5.2 Rice 10.7 2.6 Wheat 7.2 2.3 Cement Production Index 8.2 8.7 Finishe...