Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Organises Yoga Workshop Ahead of International Yoga Day 2026

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: To commemorate International Yoga Day, 2026, a Yoga Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs under the guidance of Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Professor, Department of Yoga Science, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Delhi on 18 June, 2026 at 11.30 AM in Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. Introducing Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of ...


Historic Qadian-Beas Railway Line Project Revived After Nearly 100 Years: Sh. Ravneet Singh Bittu

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a landmark development for Punjab's Majha region, the Government of India has revived the long-pending Qadian-Beas New Railway Line Project. Addressing the media today Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of state for Railways and Food Processing Industries expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon'ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support and commitment towards...


Green Initiative to Transport Fly Ash by Railways

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a review meeting chaired by Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, an important initiative was discussed to enable large-scale transportation of fly ash through the railway network. The objective is simple yet transformative: move fly ash efficiently from power plants to industries where it can be used to build roads, manufacture bricks, produce cement and support infrastructure development across the country. Union ...


TATA Motors also joins the Government of India scheme to provide discounts for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Government of India's scheme for replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region was signed today between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Tata Motors. Under the agreement, the OEM will provide an 8 per cent discount on the ex-showroom price of eligible trucks and buses purchased under the scheme. For electric vehicles, the discount shall be capped ...


Second National Level Consultation Meeting on the National Technical Guidelines (NTG) for Improved Watershed Management under the World Bank Assisted Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Program

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), the Knowledge Partner of the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, organized the Second National Level Consultation Meeting on the draft National Technical Guidelines (NTG) for Improved Watershed Management under the World Bank-assisted Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) Programme o...


Over 26,000 km of Rural Roads Targeted for Completion in FY 2026-27; Centre Reviews Progress with States

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India has earmarked Rs.18,907 crore during FY 2026-27 for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and related rural connectivity initiatives. This was highlighted during a comprehensive high-level review meeting convened by the Ministry of Rural Development to assess the state-wise physical and financial progress under PMGSY and the Road Connectivity...


Advancing electrolyte engineering for durable and affordable aqueous batteries

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A newly developed electrolyte additive can contribute to the development of safer, longer-lasting, and more affordable rechargeable zinc batteries. Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are emerging as a low-cost, safe, and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercialization is hindered by zinc dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), corrosion, and poor cycling stability. This study address...


Social Justice and Empowerment Department records significant growth in scholarship coverage for SC Students.

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, has recorded substantial growth in the coverage and delivery of scholarship benefits to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) students under its Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes during the current financial year. Following the introduction of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students in 2021...


MoS Raksha Khadse Reviews Preparations for Historic Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam

India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, today reviewed preparations for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, ahead of the prestigious continental championship scheduled to be held from 19 to 24 June 2026. The championship will officially commence with a grand Opening Ceremony on June 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards at Hall No. 2-3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), N...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RURAL CO-OPERATIVE BANKS - CASH RESERVE RATIO AND STATUTORY LIQUIDITY RATIO) THIRD AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, June 19 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/148 DOR.RET.REC.127/12.01.001/2026-27 June 19, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Rural Co-operative Banks - Cash Reserve Ratio and Statutory Liquidity Ratio) Directions, 2025 (Updated as on June 8, 2026). On review, it has been decided that fresh Non-Re...