GOVERNANCE NEWS

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM reviewed progress in India-Japan defence cooperation. Modi invited greater Japanese participation in defence manufacturing under Make in India.…

Piyush Goyal met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his visit. India and Singapore held the 4th Ministerial and Business Roundtables. G2B meetings focused on fintech, infrastructure, agri-exports and commercial parks.…

Centre approves 11.19 lakh pucca houses for Bihar under PMAY with ₹13,427 crore allocation. PM Fasal Bima Yojana to be implemented in Bihar for crop loss protection. She-Marts to be established to boost market access for women-led…

Maharashtra FDA warns of stringent penalties for edible oil safety violations. Commissioner says offences may attract up to life imprisonment and ₹10 lakh fine. Authorities flag reuse and illegal resale of spent cooking oil.…

India successfully hosted the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and Youth Summit in Gandhinagar. Delegates discussed education, entrepreneurship, sustainability and youth wellbeing. BRICS members deliberated on the Draft Joint…

‘Friends of MY Bharat’ announced at the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar. Initiative will connect Indian-origin youth worldwide with MY Bharat programmes. Platform offers volunteering opportunities and a dedicated ‘Know Your…

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of the reported assault on two men from Manipur. One victim is reportedly on ventilator with serious head injuries. Commission issues notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner. Detailed…

Vice-President addressed the valedictory programme of IAS officer trainees at LBSNAA. He urged officers to make Seva Bhav and Kartavya Bodh their guiding principles. Emphasised integrity, teamwork and technology-driven governance.…

DRI seized 56 kg of methamphetamine at Nava Sheva Port. Drugs were concealed in a maize export consignment bound for Saudi Arabia. Exporter and freight forwarder arrested under the NDPS Act. Investigation exposed a new…

India and Malaysia held the 2nd Joint Working Group meeting on governance reforms. Both sides reaffirmed cooperation in public administration and capacity building. Discussions focused on digital governance, AI and citizen-centric…