India's Biodiversity: Commitments and Achievements

India, June 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's biodiversity governance is organised through a three‑tier structure that links national policy with state action and local implementation. The National Biodiversity Authority operates at the national level, while State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils guide action at the state and provincial levels. At the local level, Biodiversity Management Committees in rural and urban bodies prepare Peo...


NHRC, India organised a meeting of Environment & Climate Core Group on 'Heat Wave and its Mitigation in Urban Areas'

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised a meeting of its Core Group on Environment & Climate on the theme 'Heat Wave and its Mitigation in Urban Areas' in hybrid mode at Manav Adhikar Bhavan, New Delhi. The meet generated lots of interest among various stakeholders and saw a very meaningful participation. Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian while presiding the meeting, said that there is a recurring annual d...


Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Condoles the Demise of Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. In his condolence message, the Vice President said: Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap Ji, former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. An eminent constitutional expert and distinguished scholar, he made invaluable contributions to the understan...


Prime Minister condoles the passing of Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep pain over the passing of Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, who previously served as Secretary General of the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister noted that Dr. Kashyap was one of India's foremost constitutional scholars whose contributions to parliamentary and constitutional discourse enriched our society. Shri Modi stated that his writings and commitment to strengthening democratic institutio...


UK Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his pleasure upon the meeting and appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times which has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both countries. The Prime Minister affirmed that the India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide the partnership and strengthen joint efforts for the global good. ...


Acting President of Venezuela meets Prime Minister

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Acting President of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Rodriguez today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his happiness upon the meeting and stated that the two leaders held extensive discussions on expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties. Shri Modi noted that Venezuela is a valued partner in Latin America, emphasizing that close cooperat...


Prime Minister Inaugurates First World Yogasana Championship In Ahmedabad, Gujarat

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship through a video message from Ahmedabad, marking a historic milestone in the global sports legacy. "Today, from the land of Ahmedabad, a new chapter is being added to the world's sports legacy," asserted Shri Modi. Welcoming athletes from across the globe who have gathered to participate in this pioneering Championship, the Prime Minister...


English rendering of PM's remarks during Yogasana World Championship in Ahmedabad via Video Conferencing

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Namaskar! Today, from the soil of Ahmedabad, a new chapter has been added to the world's sports legacy. The first World Yogasana Championship begins today. I extend a warm welcome to all athletes from different countries who have come to India to participate, and I convey my best wishes to them. Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage City, is hosting this event, which is a matter of pride for the entire nation. Just a few days from now...


PM to visit Surat and Daman on 5th June

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Daman on 5th June, 2026. At around 2:30 PM, Prime Minister will visit Hazira in Surat district and review ongoing industrial operations and infrastructure projects. At around 4:15 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth around Rs.18,800 crore in Surat. He will also address the gathering on th...


Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam honoring Sage Patanjali and the virtues of Yoga

India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam paying homage to Sage Patanjali and highlighting the profound benefits of Yoga. Shri Modi observed that the regular practice of Yoga keeps the body healthy and the mind calm, noting that making it a part of one's daily routine makes life balanced and energetic. The Prime Minister posted on X: "योग का नियम&#23...