Bharat Innovates 2026 Day Two Focuses on Investor-Startup Engagement

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The second day of Bharat Innovates 2026 (June 15, 2026) witnessed intensive engagement among global investors, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, startups and academic institutions, and focused on accelerating innovation, strengthening technology partnerships and advancing the commercialisation of DeepTech solutions. An initiative of the Government of India and implemented by the Ministry of Education, Bharat Innovates 2...


Himachal Pradesh Delegation Visits Puducherry under Yuva Sangam Phase VI; Interacts with Lieutenant Governor Shri K. Kailashnathan

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 58 student delegates from Himachal Pradesh visited Puducherry from June 8 to 13, 2026 as part of the Yuva Sangam Phase VI programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. Hosted by NIT Puducherry, the delegation embarked on an enriching journey of cultural exchange and experiential learning. The visit also facilitated meaningful cultural exchanges between the participants and local communities, enabling them to develop a...


Advanced Surgical Eye Camp 'Operation DRISHTI' Commences in Jharkhand

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major healthcare outreach initiative under Operation DRISHTI, a specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has commenced a Mega Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi. The camp is being conducted from June 15-19, 2026 with an aim to restore vision and improve the quality of life of more than 200 beneficiaries with free of cost advanced eye surgeries. The surgical team led by ...


TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Gorakhpur City and Lucknow to Gorakhpur Railway route under UPE LSA

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Parameter AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL Total Number of Samples captured on Drive test route 51058 48601 50514 50572 Number of Samples having poor signal strength 589 13582 623 569 Parameter AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL Number of successful Calls Established 453 431 454 453 Number of dropped Calls 1 22 2 4 Parameter AIRTEL BSNL RJIL VIL Call Established 440 NA* 439 449 Number of silences calls for >3 Sec 16 ...


Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds high-level meeting in Delhi and reviews overall agriculture sector

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a high-level weekly agriculture review meeting at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi, and conducted a detailed review of preparations across the country for the Kharif 2026 season. Along with this, in the context of possible El Niño conditions, he placed special emphasis on increasing cotton production, achieving self-reli...


Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Organizes Blood Donation Camp at Krishi Bhawan

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in association with AIIMS, New Delhi, organized a Blood Donation Camp on 16th June 2026 at the Recreation Club, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. The camp was conducted as part of the observance of World Blood Donor Day 2026, celebrated under the theme "One Drop of Humanity: Give Blood, Save Lives." The initiative aimed at promoting voluntary blood donation and raising awareness about the v...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav chair high-level meeting on permanent solution for stubble management

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, on stubble management and its permanent solution. The meeting reviewed the progress made under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme and the preparedness of stat...


Yoga Park Portal: Transforming Public Spaces into Community Wellness Venues

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's community spaces, urban spaces and parks have long brought people together while promoting healthier lifestyles. As urban life becomes increasingly fast-paced, these public spaces are gaining importance as centres of physical and mental well-being. Recognising their potential, the Ministry of Ayush has launched the Yoga Park Portal to transform existing parks across India into community wellness hubs where yoga, meditation,...


PCIM&H Represents India at 5th WHO Expert Meeting on International Herbal Pharmacopoeia

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 5th WHO Expert Meeting on the Development of the International Herbal Pharmacopoeia is being held in Hong Kong SAR, China, from 16-18 June 2026. The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is participating in the meeting, which brings together distinguished experts from WHO Member States to deliberate on global standards for herbal medicines. Dr. Raman Mohan ...


PRESS RELEASE ON 380th REPORT OF DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, WOMEN, CHILDREN, YOUTH AND SPORTS

India, June 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports headed by Shri Digvijaya Singh, M.P., Rajya Sabha presented the 380th Report on Action Taken by Government on the Recommendations/ Observations contained in the 368th Report on Review of functioning of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and initiatives taken to support training of teachers in the light of NEP 2020's t...