The Indian Navy successfully recovered an unexploded missile warhead from a merchant tanker operating off the coast of Kochi, averting a potential maritime hazard and ensuring the safety of the vessel, crew, and surrounding shipping traffic.   The operation was carried out by a specialized Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team after the unexploded warhead was detected aboard the merchant tanker. Following a detailed assessment of the situation, Navy personnel executed a carefully planned recovery mission, adhering to stringent safety protocols.   The highly trained EOD specialists secured and removed…

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a 20 kW Akashvani FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, marking a significant step towards strengthening communication infrastructure in India’s border regions. The transmitter was inaugurated virtually as part of the Government’s broader initiative to enhance broadcasting services in frontier areas.   The newly commissioned FM transmitter is expected to improve radio coverage across Ramgarh and surrounding areas, ensuring that residents in remote border villages receive reliable access to news, information, educational content and entertainment.…

In a major initiative to promote India’s rich tribal heritage and strengthen the livelihoods of tribal artisans, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), has launched RISA – Timeless Tribal, a dedicated premium brand for tribal textiles, embroideries and handicrafts. Alongside the brand launch, an exclusive RISA Store was inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan in Connaught Place, New Delhi.   The initiative has been conceived to create a distinct identity for tribal products, strengthen market linkages for artisans, encourage design innovation,…

# 4,399 Days in Office Mark Historic Milestone as India Sees Transformational Governance and Rising Global Stature Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Chairman and Founder of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 4,399 consecutive days in office, making him India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The occasion also marks 12 years since Prime Minister Modi first took office on May 26, 2014. Dr. Mallappa said the milestone reflects the strong and continued trust of the people in…

On the completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, Parul Singh, President of the Delhi State Para Olympic Committee, said that India has witnessed remarkable progress in sports and para sports, driven by better infrastructure, strong policy support, and greater opportunities for athletes. She said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, sports have become an important part of India’s development journey. Investments in training facilities, talent identification, and athlete support have helped Indian sportspersons perform consistently at the highest international level. Speaking about para sports, Parul Singh…

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026, marking a significant milestone in expanding international market access for agricultural products from the North Eastern Region.   The one-metric-tonne consignment comprised GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products, renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality. The region cultivates several notable varieties, including Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji and Sahi,…