INSA CONVENES BRICS SCIENCE ACADEMIES IN LANDMARK MEET ON AI FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), as part of India's BRICS Presidency 2026, convened the first meeting of the BRICS Science Academies Forum 2026. Held virtually under the theme "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development and Strengthening Global South Cooperation," the forum brought together science academies from ten nations, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, Belarus, Nig...


Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary Flags off Five New Solar Community Hub Skill Vans to Advance Digital Inclusion and Future-Ready Skilling in India

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary today flagged off five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans, marking a significant step towards expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India. Developed by Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC...


Last Date for Submission of nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 is 31st July

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is calling for online applications for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026. Applications for the award went live on 1st April 2026, with the last date for applying set to 31st July 2026. All entries must be submitted on https://awards.gov.in. Children aged between 5 and 18 years (as on 31st July 2026), who are Indian citizens currently residing in India, are eligible. ...


Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Strengthens Maternal Health and Early Childhood Care

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) continues to advance its commitment to maternal health and early childhood care through the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a flagship maternity benefit scheme launched in 2017. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), promoting positive health-seeking behaviour and improved nutrition. Since its integration under ...


The visionary initiative of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan has shaped India's maternal health journey over the past 10 years: Smt Annpurna Devi

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan,Union Minister of Women and Child Development ,Smt Annpurna Devi in a post on X said that every new life begins in the mother's womb, and every stage of pregnancy has the right to safe, healthy and respectful care. Over the past decade, the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) has made safe motherhood a mass movement by providing timely health checkups, e...


Infrastructure at the Core of India's Development

India, June 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Infrastructure as an Instrument for Nation Building Mobility and Connectivity Roads and Highways Civil Aviation and Regional Air Access Metro and Regional Rapid Transit Systems Ports, Shipping and Maritime Connectivity Industrial &Manufacturing Infrastructure Logistics and National Competitiveness Water Infrastructure and Water Security Housing and Household Infrastructure Energy Security and Universal Electrification Cle...


UTTARAKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGMENT ON SALEKH AND STATE OF UTTARAKHAND CASE

NAINITAL, India, June 10 -- Uttarakhand High Court issued the following judgmenton April, 29: IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL Bail Application 1st No. 130 of 2026 Salekh ......Applicant Vs. State of Uttarakhand .....Respondent Presence: Mr. Shashi Kant Shandilya, learned counsel assisted by Mr. Vishwaketu Vaidya and Ms. Ruchi JJ learned counsel for the Applicant. Mr. Chitrarth Kandpal, learned brief holder for the State of Uttarakhand. Hon'ble Ashish Naithani, J (Oral) The...


ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON T. CHENGAIAH AND 60 OTHERS V/S THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND 4 ORS.

AMARAVATI, India, June 10 -- Andhra Pradesh High Court issued the following order on May 11: 1. Heard Sri K.S.Murthy, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Sri D.Prakasam Reddy, learned counsel for the appellant in W.A.No.205 of 2014; Sri G.Rama Chandra Rao, learned counsel for the appellants in W.A.No.259 of 2014; Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Land Acquisition in W.A.No.848 of 2022; Sri G.R.Sudhakar, learned counsel for the petitioners in W.P.No.26568 of 2014 and Sri V. Sudhakar Reddy,...


ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON THE GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND 3 ORS. V/S N.SAKKUBAYAMMA (DIED) PER LRS AND OTHERS

AMARAVATI, India, June 10 -- Andhra Pradesh High Court issued the following order on May 11: 1. Heard Sri K.S.Murthy, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Sri D.Prakasam Reddy, learned counsel for the appellant in W.A.No.205 of 2014; Sri G.Rama Chandra Rao, learned counsel for the appellants in W.A.No.259 of 2014; Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Land Acquisition in W.A.No.848 of 2022; Sri G.R.Sudhakar, learned counsel for the petitioners in W.P.No.26568 of 2014 and Sri V. Sudhakar Reddy,...


RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (SMALL FINANCE BANKS - CREDIT FACILITIES) SECOND AMENDMENT DIRECTIONS, 2026

MUMBAI, India, June 10 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2026-27/112 DOR.CRE.REC.92/07.01.002/2026-27 June 10, 2026 Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Second Amendment Directions, 2026 Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks - Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025 (hereinafter referred to as 'Directions'). 2. On a review, and in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 21 and 35A of the Banking Regulation A...