MoRTH Undertakes Advanced Landslide Mitigation Measures for Climate-Resilient Hill Roads

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Events such as the devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Dharali and Sukhi Top regions last August, which triggered flash floods, slope instability and caused immense damage to both human life and settlements, have brought renewed attention to the challenges facing India's Himalayan highways. As extreme weather events become more frequent, MoRTH is increasingly turning to advanced technologies to safeguard critical road infrastruc...


RISE Conclave 2026 to Bring Together Research, Industry, Start-ups and Policymakers in Bengaluru

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), through its constituent laboratories CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) and CSIR-Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR-4PI) are going to organize the Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 on 13-14 June 2026 at the VM Ghatage Convention Centre, HAL Airport Road, Bengaluru. ...


Unveiling the nature of a newly discovered supernova could help build the cosmic distance scale

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A detailed study of the evolution of the supernova SN 2023zcu, discovered in 2023 at the edge of the spiral galaxy NGC 2139, located approximately 90.7 million light-years away from Earth, can help estimate the distance of the local universe. Supernovae (SNe) are one of the most violent explosions in the universe. Core-collapse supernovae (CCSNe) are one of these cosmic fireworks occurring when a massive star exhausts its nuclear ...


Transforming Urban Roads: CSIR-CRRI and MCD Forge Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Pavement Rehabilitation and Instant Pothole Repair

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on 10 June 2026 for functional and structural evaluation of roads, construction quality supervision, and capacity building of MCD engineers and staff. On this occasion, a Bi-partite Technology Management Agreement was also signed for implementation of ECOFIX, an iron and steel slag aggrega...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Chairs First Meeting of SARTHI - Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the chairpersonship of Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today convened the first meeting of SARTHI - Strategic Advisory and Reforms Taskforce for Holistic ITI Transformation at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting marks a landmark effo...


Joint Secretary, DEPwD Shri Girish C. Hosur visits AYJNISHD(D), Mumbai; Reviews key facilities and services and inaugurates Tele-Rehabilitation and Voice Recording Room

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai: 12 June 2026 Shri Girish C. Hosur, Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, visited the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) [AYJNISHD(D)], Mumbai today. Dr. Suman Kumar, Director, AYJNISHD(D), extended a warm welcome and felicitated Shri Girish C. Hosur during his visit to ...


NISD & Dr. R.S. Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration Signed MoU to Strengthen Capacity Building on Social Defence Issues

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dr. R.S. Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration (DRSTUAoA), Nainital for collaborative capacity building on social defence issues in Uttarakhand. The MoU signing ceremony was graced by Shri Sudhaansh Pant, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowe...


PRESS RELEASE OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ON BASE 2024=100 FOR MAY, 2026

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Highlights National Level Indices Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) with base year 2024 for the month of May, 2026 over May, 2025 is 3.93%(Provisional). Corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban are 4.25% and 3.53%, respectively. May, 2026 (Provisional) April, 2026 (Final) Rural Urban Combined Rural Urban Combined Inflation (%) CPI (General) 4.25 3.53 3.93 3.74 3.16 ...


NITI Aayog holds Interaction with Chief Ministers of North-Eastern States

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog today convened an Interaction with the Chief Ministers of the North-Eastern States. Representatives from all eight States - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura participated and deliberated on development priorities, innovations and challenges. The interaction by Shri Ashok Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog; Members from NITI Aayog and CEO, NITI Aayog saw participation of...


Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail: Advancing India's Rail Modernisation

India, June 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project represents a major milestone in India's railway modernisation efforts. As the country's first high-speed rail corridor, it seeks to transform inter-city mobility and strengthen domestic railway capabilities. The 508-kilometre corridor passes through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. It combines high-speed passenger transportation with extensive infrastructure develo...