Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated developmental projects worth over Rs. 47,600 crore in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. They also laid the foundation stone for India's first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project during the visit.
Source ↗The Prime Minister launched several infrastructure and development projects during the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Hooghly from June 20 to 21, 2026. He also released the 23rd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme to support farmer welfare and socio-economic development across the state.
Source ↗The Ministry of Law and Justice approved the DISHA 2.0 scheme with an outlay of Rs. 255 crore to boost digital justice delivery through 2031. The scheme aims to achieve a cumulative outreach of 3 crore beneficiaries by strengthening access to justice across all Indian States and Union Territories.
Source ↗The Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation partnered to promote multilingual AI solutions and language technology. This initiative focuses on integrating translation APIs into official platforms to improve access to digital services in Assamese and other regional languages.
Source ↗A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization reveals that India contributes 9 percent of the world's total aquatic animals, ranking second only to China. Additionally, India holds the top global position in inland water catches from rivers, lakes, and freshwater systems.
Source ↗The World Bank approved financing to support India's Private Sector Development Policy Financing programme aimed at accelerating job creation and economic growth. The initiative is designed to create employment for approximately 11 million youth annually over the next two decades.
Source ↗The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority introduced an AI-enabled platform to streamline grievance redressal for pension subscribers. The portal allows users to log in easily using a mobile number and OTP, consolidating various service channels into a single digital system.
Source ↗The International Finance Corporation committed USD 371 million to support the development of energy-efficient and AI-ready data center infrastructure in Navi Mumbai and Chennai. These facilities are designed to meet green building standards while providing secure digital services for various business sectors.
Source ↗The Geographical Indication Registry granted GI tags to Khurasani Imli, Garadu tuber, Indori Malwi potato, and Balam Kakdi from Madhya Pradesh. These recognitions highlight the unique regional characteristics and traditional importance of these agricultural products.
Source ↗The Indian women's relay team secured a gold medal with a season-best timing of 43.85 seconds at the championships held in Shangyu, China. India concluded the competition with a total of three medals, including a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and a bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay.
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