India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, H.E. Sir Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. ​The two leaders reviewed the strong momentum in India-UK relations since the reciprocal visits of the Prime Ministers last year, and welcomed progress across all pillars of Vision 2035, including trade and economic growth, defence and secur...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, delivered the prestigious Sir Syed Ahmad Memorial Lecture at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) today on the theme "Role of Technology in Social Change: Indian Perspective." The lecture was organized by the Sir Syed Academy, AMU, as part of its annual memorial lecture series dedicated to the legacy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Addressing a distinguished gathering of academicians, student...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As India prepares for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, the Ministry of Ayush is turning to technology to coordinate what could become one of the world's largest synchronised wellness movements. At the centre of this effort is the relaunched Yoga Sangam Portal, a digital platform designed to connect institutions, organisations, and communities across the country through a common yoga practice. The portal was rel...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), visited Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) today and reviewed the recently granted 10 years life-extension of the world's oldest operating twin reactors, TAPS 1and2. Dr. Mohanty interacted with scientists, engineers and personnel of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), and commended their dedication to...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Area Sown 2026 2025 1 Rice 412.00 446.70 4.98 3.88 1.09 2 Pulses 123.64 118.97 1.55 2.73 -1.18 a Arhar 44.32 44.60 0.09 0.21 -0.12 b Urdbean 29.60 21.26 0.27 0.35 -0.07 c Moongbean 35.48 37.45 0.69 1.54 -0.86 d Kulthi 1.48 0.08 0.06 0.02 e Mothbean 9.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 f Otherpulses* 3.07 15.66 0.41 0.57 -0.16 3 ShriAnnacumCoarsecereals 182.63 192.12 4.77 4.32 0.45 a J...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal is set to organize the third roadshow on the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Mumbai on 18 June 2026, further deepening stakeholder engagement and accelerating industry participation in India's coal gasification mission. Following the encouraging response to the earlier roadshows held in New Delhi and Hyderabad, the Mumbai roadshow is expected to bring together leading indus...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major stride for India's global economic engagement, the India and United Kingdom today announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on 15th July 2026, marking a new phase in the country's economic diplomacy. Simultaneously, the Agreement on Social Security-also referred to as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC)-will also come into effect on 15th July 2026, reinforcing the mob...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will launch the Smart Warehousing System for foodgrain storage at a special programme to be organised on 18th June 2026 at Leader's Lounge, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Hon'ble Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the Smart Warehousing System. Hon'ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 Jun 2026 on completion of her port call for further deployment. During her stay, the ship undertook a series of professional exchanges, community outreach and diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and maritime partnership between India and Seychelles. The ship was open to visitors on 13 Jun 2026, d...