Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary of the Ministry of Mines, chaired a meeting to review the progress of mineral block auctions and operationalization. Since 2015, 712 mineral blocks have been auctioned, with a record 212 in FY 2025-26. Operations have begun on 36 of these recent blocks, focusing on enhancing domestic mineral production and supporting India's economic growth and clean energy transition.
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The Election Commission of India, in collaboration with International IDEA, is holding a workshop focused on enhancing risk management and resilience in electoral processes. The event, hosted at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, features participation from election commissioners and officials from 12 countries, aiming to institutionalize
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has reached out to state leaders across India to ensure the smooth conduct of the NEET (UG) re-examination on June 21, 2026. Considering the severe heatwave, he urged the provision of essential amenities for candidates at examination centers, like safe drinking water and adequate
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare released data showcasing the progress in area coverage under various summer crops as of May 22, 2026. The report indicates changes in sown areas across different crop categories compared to the previous year. While the overall area of summer crops has increased, specific
The Indian government announced amendments to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, offering flexibility to consumers who also acquire Piped Natural Gas connections. The new order allows consumers to terminate LPG services within 30 days of receiving PNG or retain a transfer voucher for LPG
