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Wed, 24 Jun 2026
PM chairs 52nd PRAGATI meeting: Rs 30,000 crore projects, TB Mukt Bharat and digital arrest grievances reviewed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting at Seva Teerth on 24 June 2026, reviewing four infrastructure projects worth about Rs 30,000 crore across four states, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, and grievances on cyber crime and digital arrest.
First-ever Indian mango promotion events held in Iceland, at Reykjavik and Akureyri
The Embassy of India in Reykjavik and APEDA held the first-ever Indian mango promotion events in Iceland on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland.
DMRC begins work at Central Secretariat station for the Central Vista Metro Corridor
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation began construction at Central Secretariat Metro Station for the Central Vista Corridor on 24 June 2026, under Phase V(A) as an extension of the Magenta Line.
USTR Jamieson Greer leads US delegation to New Delhi for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer led a US delegation to New Delhi from 22 to 24 June 2026 for talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and an interim deal.
Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti depart Ho Chi Minh City after Vietnam port call
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti, under Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet RAdm Alok Ananda, departed Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 24 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in South East Asia.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Critical mineral auctions reach 56 blocks; first Centre-run critical mineral blocks auctioned in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Telangana
The Ministry of Mines announced on 23 June 2026 that 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks were auctioned in the Seventh Tranche, taking the total to 56 out of 88 blocks.
NITI Aayog releases eighth Trade Watch Quarterly with pharmaceutical sector focus
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the eighth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 FY2025-26 in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
Amit Shah launches NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in and three other initiatives in New Delhi
Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah launched NAFED's e-auction portal NAFEX.in, along with DRISHTI, ERP and NAFED Kalyan, in New Delhi on 23 June 2026.
NHAI signs MoU with NCAER to set up India's first permanent research centre on transport economics
NHAI announced on 23 June 2026 an MoU with NCAER to establish the NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics at NCAER.
Centre reviews Kharif preparedness amid El Niño concerns; 315 districts flagged for contingency plan
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed Kharif preparedness with States on 23 June 2026 as rainfall ran about 43% below normal, with 315 districts identified as potentially affected.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
India becomes world's top ship recycling nation in 2025 with 35.4% share, per UNCTAD
The Ports Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India ranked first in global ship recycling in 2025, with its share rising to 35.4% from 30.1% in 2024, according to UNCTAD.
INCOIS releases first specialized El Niño bulletin for India's maritime sectors
INCOIS released its first specialized El Niño bulletin for maritime operators at an event at INCOIS on 22 June 2026, warning of higher sea temperatures and marine thermal stress.
Foundation stone laid for new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, New Delhi
Union MoS Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar laid the foundation stone of the new CISF Headquarters building at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, on 22 June 2026.
Haj Policy 2027 announced; applications open on Haj Committee portal and Haj Suvidha App
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju released Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026, and the Haj Committee of India opened applications the same day.
India crosses 5 lakh organ donation pledges
The Health Ministry said on 22 June 2026 that India has recorded more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges.
Eight core industries grow 0.5% in May 2026; coal output falls 9.3%
The Index of Eight Core Industries, released on 22 June 2026, rose 0.5% (provisional) in May 2026 over May 2025, with steel, cement and electricity growing.
INS Tarkash departs Port Louis after port call, continues South West Indian Ocean deployment
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
CCPA fines Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors ₹1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority announced on 21 June 2026 penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities for misleading '100%' claims.
15 skilled youth to represent India at Global Skills Challenge 2026 in Australia
The Skill Development Ministry sent off a 30-member Team India on 21 June 2026 for the Global Skills Challenge 2026 in Australia, a preparatory event ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
India's Access and Benefit Sharing framework disburses ₹145 crore to beneficiaries
The Environment Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that India's ABS framework under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 has mobilised over ₹266 crore and disbursed about ₹145 crore.
Health Ministry prohibits 16 fixed dose combinations under Section 26A of Drugs and Cosmetics Act
The Health Ministry announced on 20 June 2026 that it has prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed dose combinations (FDCs) for human use.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
PM Modi disburses about ₹2,400 crore under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana at Vigyan Bhawan
On 19 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi disbursed incentives of about ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY).
Vivek Aggarwal becomes India's first FATF Vice-President, for July 2026–June 2027
On 19 June 2026, the Government announced that Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the FATF for July 2026–June 2027, the first time India holds the post.
India and Uzbekistan hold 14th Intergovernmental Commission, aim to double trade in three years
On 19 June 2026, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal co-chaired the 14th Session of the India-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission, held in Tashkent, with Indian participation by video conference.
MoD signs ₹425 crore contract with Bharat Forge for 12 marine gas turbine generators for the Navy
On 19 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract of about ₹425 crore with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune, for 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy.
IIA astronomers find clues to the origin of a fast X-ray transient detected by Einstein Probe
The Department of Science and Technology said on 19 June 2026 that astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have traced the likely mechanism behind the fast X-ray transient EP241107a.
Panchayati Raj Ministry rolls out 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitise over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives
From 17 to 19 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj held a Training of Trainers on Nirbhay Chetna under the Nirbhaya Fund project.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Indian Army contingent departs for multilateral Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia
On 18 June 2026, a 40-member Indian Army contingent departed for Exercise Khaan Quest, scheduled from 20 June to 3 July 2026 at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
PM Modi and President Macron attend VivaTech 2026 in Paris, with India as AI Country Partner
On 18 June 2026 in Paris, PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, took part in VivaTech 2026, where India is the AI Country Partner.
INST scientists develop electrolyte additive for safer, longer-lasting aqueous zinc batteries
The Department of Science and Technology said on 18 June 2026 that scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed an electrolyte additive, BDIM, for aqueous zinc ion batteries.