TTDF Symposium
The Department of Telecommunications, in collaboration with IIT Madras, inaugurated the first Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Symposium 2025, aimed at fostering R&D collaboration in next-generation telecom technologies. The event highlighted over 120 approved research projects with funding exceeding ₹500 crore and announced the establishment of a Multi-Core
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the QS World University Rankings 2026, highlighting India's growing reputation in global education and research. He reaffirmed the government's dedication to enhancing research and innovation ecosystems to benefit the youth of India. Source: Original Link
Divya Deshmukh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess player Divya Deshmukh for her remarkable win against World No. 1 Hou Yifan in the Blitz semifinal at the World Team Blitz Championships in London. Modi praised her determination and grit, stating that her success serves as an inspiration for upcoming chess players.
International Day of Yoga
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is set to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, with 50 events across 46 locations in India. The theme for this year is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. GSI aims to promote holistic well-being through guided
Job Fair
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) is organizing a Job Fair on June 20, 2025, at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, exclusively for former officers of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This event aims to connect veteran officers with leading employers from various sectors, including IT, logistics, and healthcare. DGR
Rajkot
Rajkot has successfully remediated a 16 lakh tonne legacy waste dumpsite into a 20-acre green urban forest as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This initiative involved advanced waste processing, tree planting, and sustainable water management, showcasing a model for effective waste management and urban development. Source: Original Link
DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YourStory Media Private Limited to promote inclusive entrepreneurship in India. The initiative aims to empower 1 million entrepreneurs in Tier II, III, and rural areas through AI tools and regional content, enhancing
NeSDA
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has released the 25th edition of the NeSDA Way Forward Monthly Report, detailing the status of e-service delivery across States and Union Territories. As of May 2025, a total of 21,062 e-services are available, with 424 new services added in April
SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the entire requirement of special steel for the Indian Navy's first indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, INS Arnala, commissioned on June 18, 2025. This initiative supports India's self-reliance in defense and reduces import dependency, aligning with
Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the lives lost in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. He announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured. Source: Original Link
Digital Payments
The Digital Payments Awards ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi, recognized the achievements of banks and fintechs in enhancing India's digital payments ecosystem. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India achieved an 80% financial inclusion rate in just 6 years, a feat that
India-Croatia relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Croatian President Zoran Milanović in Zagreb, discussing bilateral relations and cooperation in areas such as defense, startups, sports, and innovation. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to strengthening ties based on shared democratic values and cultural linkages. They also addressed regional and global issues, noting