INDIAN COAST GUARD LEADS MARINE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed its leading role in marine conservation and sustainable maritime governance. With over 58 major coastal clean-up operations removing more than 194 tonnes of plastic waste in the past year, the ICG has significantly contributed to this year's global theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, under flagship campaigns such as Swachh Sagar Surakshit S...


DEFENCE INVESTITURE CEREMONY (PHASE-II)

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on June 04, 2025. These decorations - 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs), five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSMs) and 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs) - have...


TRI-SERVICES ALL-WOMEN SAILING EXPEDITION TEAM RETURNS HOME AFTER COMPLETING TWO-MONTH-LONG 1,800-NAUTICAL-MILE VOYAGE TO SEYCHELLES

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Expedition team returned home on June 04, 2025, after completing a ground-breaking 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles. The historic expedition, launched on April 07, 2025, marks the first-ever international open-sea sailing mission by an all-women team from the Indian Armed Forces. The expedition was ceremonially flagged-in by Commandant, College of Military Engine...


REVAMPED "HALL OF NUCLEAR POWER: ATOMS SERVING THE NATION" TO BE INAUGURATED AT NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE, DELHI

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Science Centre (NSC), Delhi, is set to unveil its newly revamped permanent gallery titled "Hall of Nuclear Power: Atoms Serving the Nation" on June 5, 2025, at 12:30 PM. The inauguration will be graced by Shri B. V. S. Sekhar, Outstanding Scientist and Executive Director (CP&CC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), in the presence of Shri Umed Yadav, Head, Corporate Communication, NPCIL, alo...


SACRED RELICS OF LORD BUDDHA ARRIVE IN SARNATH WITH GREAT REVERENCE AND CEREMONY

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha have arrived at the sacred site of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, amidst traditional chants, prayers, and deep reverence. The relics, having commenced their journey from the National Museum, New Delhi, reached Sarnath today around 5:00 PM in a grand procession. Shri Satyendra Kumar, District Magistrate, Varanasi, the Senior Superintendent of the Police and other dignitar...


UNION COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY MINISTER GOYAL COMMENCES OFFICIAL VISIT TO ITALY TO DEEPEN BILATERAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, commenced his official visit to Italy today. The two-day visit is scheduled for June 4-5, 2025, following the conclusion of his engagements in France focused on advancing India-France economic cooperation. The Italy leg of the visit reaffirms India's commitment to enhancing strategic and economic ties with key European partners and deepening bilateral trade and...


SURVEILLANCE OF TURKISH AIRLINES PASSENGER AND CARGO FLIGHTS - FINDINGS FROM SURVEILLANCE OF FOREIGN AIRCRAFT (SOFA/RAMP) INSPECTION

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In accordance with Article 16 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (ICAO), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted a Safety Oversight and Ramp (SOFA/RAMP) inspections of Turkish Airlines' passenger and cargo flights at Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru from 29 May 2025 to 2 June 2025. The inspections were carried out to ensure compliance with both international and national safety...


UNION AGRICULTURE MINISTER CHOUHAN PARTICIPATES IN 'NATIONAL AGRO-RE SUMMIT

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025 organised by the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) in New Delhi today. On this occasion, he released the federation's report and annual reference book on agriculture and renewable energy. The conference was organised to push for dialogue and collaboration among p...


YOGA SANGAM 2025 UNITES INDIA: OVER 30,000 ORGANISATIONS JOIN THE MOVEMENT

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In a powerful testament to India's growing commitment to holistic wellness, Yoga Sangam-the main event of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 30,000 registrations of proposals by organisations across the country. The main event of IDY 2025 will be organised in the same manner as the previous years, with the additional feature of online tracking of numerous such event...


PM MODI CONGRATULATES LEE JAE-MYUNG ON BEING ELECTED AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

India, June 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today extended his congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-Myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea. In a post on X, he wrote: "Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-Myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea. Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndic...