India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today launched the IAS e-Civil List 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. Emphasising the growing role of technology in governance, the Minister said that digital platforms such as the e-Civil List have emerged as important instruments ...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To enhance Ease of Commuting and strengthen availability of amenities along the National Highways and Expressways, National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), a wholly owned company of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has directed its field offices to advise Wayside Amenities (WSAs) lessees to prioritise establishment of Vehicle Repair Shops and Puncture Repair Facilities at the earliest. The initiative is a...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India has emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, ranking first globally. India's share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in 2024, according to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Ship recycling in India rose significantly to 2.99 million gross tons (GT) in 2025, up nearly 60% from 1.86 million GT in 2024. With this achievement, the...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment marked the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with special programmes focused on senior citizens under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Union Minister Dr.Virendra Kumar said yoga brings people together beyond religion, caste and creed while promoting holistic health and well-being . A major Yoga Day event at Bharat Mandapam saw the enthusiastic participation of around 1,300 sen...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An Interactive Session on Ease of Doing Business was organized by the Ministry of Tourism today in New Delhi with the representatives of tourism and hospitality industry under the chairmanship of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture. The meeting brought together leading industry associations, including FAITH, ASSOCHAM, PHDCCI, WTTCII, TGFI, ABTO, CII, IAAPI and FICCI, to deliberate on reforms requir...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, June 22, 2026: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Keralam on June 23, 2026, where he will participate in a series of events promoting fitness, sports excellence and mass participation in sports. The Union Minister will begin his engagements by participating in 'Cycling by the Sea', a cycling event from Chackai ITI to Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Organised to promote...
India, June 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Before the Leap Digital India Programme as the Backbone of Emerging Capabilities India is building a future-ready technology ecosystem through sustained investments in AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and supercomputing etc. Mission-driven programmes are strengthening indigenous innovation, research capabilities, and digital infrastructure across sectors. These initiatives are also encouraging advanced manufacturing, and...
MUMBAI, India, June 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/153 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.16 June 23, 2026 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam/Sir, Open positions of Authorised Dealer Category-I banks Attention of Authorised Dealer Category (AD Cat)-I banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 13 dated June 8, 2026 and the Master Direction - Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings dated July 05, 2016, as amended from time t...
MUMBAI, India, June 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/152 DOR.STR.REC.128/21-07-001/2026-27 June 23, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Credit Facilities) Fourth Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. In view of circular on "Operation of Pre-Sanctioned Credit Lines at Banks through Unified Payments Interfac...
MUMBAI, India, June 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/151 DOR.STR.REC.129/21-07-001/2026-27 June 23, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Directions'). 2. In view of circular on "Operation of Pre-Sanctioned Credit Lines at Banks through Unified Payments Int...