DRI seizes 2 kg cocaine consignment in Surat; One held

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In continuation of its sustained efforts to curb drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics supply networks, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) today seized 2 kg cocaine at Surat and arrested one person involved in its illicit trafficking under the relevant provisions of NDPS Act, 1985. Beside this seizure, DRI has carried out a series of operations at various airports, railway stations, courier terminals, and hi...


National Biodiversity Authority Releases SOP for Scientific Identification and Notification of Threatened Species by States and Union Territories

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the country, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Notification of Threatened Species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The SOP aims to facilitate a uniform, transparent and scientifically robust process for the identification, assessment and notification of threatened species by States ...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to launch cooperation-based taxi service "Bharat Taxi" in Gujarat

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will launch the country's first cooperation-based taxi service "Bharat Taxi" in Gujarat on 27 June, 2026, from Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. Bharat Taxi was soft-launched in Gujarat in December 2025. This initiative is an important step towards extending Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' to the tr...


Indian Embassy in Iceland and APEDA Organise First-Ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Embassy of India in Reykjavik, in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), organised Indian Mango Promotion Events on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland, showcasing the rich diversity and export potential of Indian mangoes. These were the first-ever Indian mango promotion events held in Iceland. Ambassado...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Announces Deployment of 1,000 Advisory Personnel Across India to Help Businesses Maximise India-UK CETA Benefits

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across the country and the upgradation of the trade portal to help businesses maximise the benefits of the Agreement. Shri Goyal participated in a series of high-level engagements during the 10th Annual UK-India Week in London today, highlighting the opportunities arising from the forthcoming implementation of the India...


Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launches first 'Easy Connect' flight from Varanasi

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hub-and-Spoke strategy aims at making India the aviation hub of choice for Indian passengers by 2030 and for the world by 2047. The benefits extend beyond aviation. Improved international connectivity is expected to facilitate trade, tourism, investment and regional economic development. Studies undertaken by the Ministry indicate that aviation hub development could generate approximately 0.4 million direct and indirect jobs an...


DAE Inaugurates World's First Hydrogen Production Facility Based on Copper-Chlorine Thermochemical Cycle Using Nuclear Heat from Fast Breeder Test Reactor

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark achievement for India's clean energy and advanced nuclear technology programme, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) today inaugurated the world's first Hydrogen Production Facility based on the Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Thermochemical Cycle utilizing nuclear process heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. The facility was inaugurated ...


Prime Minister pays tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, paid homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), recalling his timeless sacrifice and unwavering commitment to truth and justice. Shri Modi noted that Imam Hussain's life and martyrdom stand as an enduring reminder of the power of courage and conviction. The Prime Minister posted on X: "The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the purs...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on unity and mutual harmony

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising that one should always work together with unity and mutual harmony. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse- "सङ्गच्छध्वं संवदध्वं सं वो मनांसि जान&#23...


Prime Minister pays tribute to Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj

India, June 26 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj, on his birth anniversary, today. "He dedicated his life to the upliftment of the deprived, exploited, and backward classes. His great deeds and ideals will continue to guide the nation for ages to come", Shri Modi noted. The Prime Minister posted on X: "राजर्षि छत्रप&...