India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), visited Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) today and reviewed the recently granted 10 years life-extension of the world's oldest operating twin reactors, TAPS 1and2. Dr. Mohanty interacted with scientists, engineers and personnel of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), and commended their dedication to...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Area Sown 2026 2025 1 Rice 412.00 446.70 4.98 3.88 1.09 2 Pulses 123.64 118.97 1.55 2.73 -1.18 a Arhar 44.32 44.60 0.09 0.21 -0.12 b Urdbean 29.60 21.26 0.27 0.35 -0.07 c Moongbean 35.48 37.45 0.69 1.54 -0.86 d Kulthi 1.48 0.08 0.06 0.02 e Mothbean 9.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 f Otherpulses* 3.07 15.66 0.41 0.57 -0.16 3 ShriAnnacumCoarsecereals 182.63 192.12 4.77 4.32 0.45 a J...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal is set to organize the third roadshow on the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, further deepening stakeholder engagement and accelerating industry participation in India's coal gasification mission. Following the encouraging response to the earlier roadshows held in New Delhi and Hyderabad, the Mumbai roadshow is expected to bring together leading indus...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major stride for India's global economic engagement, the India and United Kingdom today announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on 15th July 2026, marking a new phase in the country's economic diplomacy. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security-also referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC)-will also come into effect on 15th July 2026, reinforcing the mob...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will launch the Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage at a special programme to be organised on 18th June 2026 at Leader's Lounge, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the Smart Warehousing System. Hon'ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 Jun 2026 on completion of her port call for further deployment. During her stay, the ship undertook a series of professional exchanges, community outreach and diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Seychelles. The ship was open to visitors on 13 Jun 2026, d...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue took place in Bangkok on June 16, 2026 to review the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchange views on regional & global security issues of mutual interest. The dialogue was co-chaired by Thailand's Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India Shri Satyajit Mohanty. The two sides discussed...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The milestone represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal year's output of Rs 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110% increase since FY 2020-21 when the figure was Rs 84,643 crore. The indigenous defence production has increased almost four times from Rs 43,746 crore in FY 2013-14. Defence Public Sector U...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Innovates 2026 concluded in Nice, marking the completion of three days of technology showcases, business meetings, investor pitching and institutional engagements involving participants from India, France and across the world. Addressing the Valedictory Session, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal described the inaugural edition of Bharat Innovates as a significant milestone and highlighted the role of...