India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A new study by researchers has revealed that even pristine remote Himalayan regions are no longer untouched by air pollution, with measurable impacts on air quality and potential long-term health risks. NMHCs are a group of reactive gases emitted from fuel use, vehicles, and other human activities that play a key role in forming ozone and secondary aerosols. It is important to trace them and evaluate their implications for regiona...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 Personal Dashboard for Nasha Mukti Mitra (NMM) aimed at strengthening volunteer engagement and monitoring of grassroots activities; and A Short Film on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, highlighting the collective efforts being undertaken across the country for drug demand reduction. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, today virtually inaugurated 'Nasha Mukt Bhar...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Statistical Commission (NSC) was set up in 2005 to serve as a nodal body for all core statistical activities of the country, to evolve, monitor and enforce statistical priorities and standards and to ensure statistical co-ordination. The Commission consists of a part-time Chairperson, four part-time Members having specialization and experience in areas of statistics, and the CEO, NITI Aayog as an ex-officio Member. Sec...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Government of India has undertaken a series of structural and policy interventions to enhance women's safety, dignity and participation across sectors. A key focus area has been the creation of safe and secure workplaces, which is essential for enabling women's economic empowerment and ensuring their sustained participation in the workforce. In this direction, Mission Shakti, the Government's flagship programme for women's safety,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Round of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded with the award ceremony today at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, bringing together 105 young leaders from across States and Union Territories for two days of parliamentary deliberations, democratic engagement, and discussions on the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. The award ceremony was graced by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai, 17 June 2026 In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a fitter, healthier and more active nation through the Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon - "Cycling by the Sea" at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track in Mumbai. The event brought together fitness enthusiasts, cyclists, youth and citizens from all walks of life,...
India, June 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's defence sector has transformed radically between 2014 and 2026. This was a decade during which the nation built its capability, capacity, and global credibility. This was done through reforms, higher investments, and a strong push for self-reliance. The Defence budget increased from Rs.2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs.7.85 lakh crore in 2026-27. The indigenous Defence production rose from Rs.46,429 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.1...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Friday, June 19, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,00,000 3 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM June 22, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021-2022/...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 12, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2,10,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Ten Thousand only) on The Nasik Road Deolali Vyapari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms / Concerns in which they are Interested'. This penalty has been impo...
MUMBAI, India, June 18 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated June 15, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on Wardha District Ashirwad Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Hinganghat, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on 'Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions - UCBs'. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers...