Lok Sabha
In a recent address at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla urged civil servants to prioritize positive transformation in people's lives. He highlighted the importance of compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of duty in governance, especially towards marginalized communities.
Infrastructure
The 95th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) focused on evaluating key infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. The meeting assessed five projects, including the Ahmedabad Metro Rail extension, construction of highways for Vadhavan Port, and two Multi-Modal Logistics Parks in Hyderabad and Patna. These initiatives
Lok Sabha
In a recent address at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged civil servants to prioritize positive transformation in people's lives. He highlighted the importance of compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of duty, especially towards marginalized communities. Birla emphasized the
Urban Development
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar to review the progress of various urban development schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on enhancing infrastructure, promoting inclusive growth, and expediting key projects under initiatives like AMRUT, Smart Cities
Sonal Mansingh
In a culturally significant ceremony, the Government of Assam awarded the Srimanta Sankardeva Award to renowned classical dancer Dr. Sonal Mansingh. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised her contributions to Indian classical traditions and social issues. The award, named after the 15th-century saint-reformer, recognizes individuals who embody Sankardeva's values
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on June 12, 2025. The meeting focused on reviewing the security of India's offshore installations and enhancing joint response mechanisms among various agencies. Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani emphasized
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
The 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' concluded on June 12, 2025, with Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressing farmers in Bardoli, Gujarat. The campaign, which lasted 15 days, reached over 1 crore farmers across more than 1 lakh villages, promoting natural farming and agricultural advancements. Chouhan emphasized
Moong Procurement
The Indian Government has approved the procurement of 54,166 MT of Moong in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, and 50,750 MT of Groundnut in Uttar Pradesh for the summer crop season 2025-26 under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). Additionally, the procurement period for red gram in Andhra Pradesh
Sri Lanka Army
During his official visit to India from June 11-14, 2025, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, visited the South Western Command in Jaipur. He engaged in discussions with Lt Gen Manjinder Singh on regional security, joint training, and capability development. The visit included interactions with
International Day of Yoga
The Ministry of Ayush has announced the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be celebrated on June 21, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', emphasizes the global health vision and aims to unite
Jammu & Kashmir
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal conducted a review of the power and urban development sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the need for waiving water cess on hydro projects, implementing prepaid smart meters by August 2025, and enhancing local workforce skills for hydro projects. The meeting included discussions on the
CPI
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for May 2025, indicating a year-on-year inflation rate of 2.82%, the lowest since February 2019. Food inflation stands at 0.99%, with significant declines in various categories such as pulses, vegetables, and cereals. Rural