Official releases, distilled into exam-ready intelligence.

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), an autonomous scientific society under MeitY, has partnered with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali to make an indigenous 1.2 µm Process Design Kit (PDK) available on the eChipHub platform. eChipHub, managed by NIELIT under the MeitY‑funded project “Development of EdTech Platform in Semiconductor Space to Democratize Chip Design and Development Ecosystem for Masses,” will provide Aadhaar‑authenticated access to the PDK for students, researchers, startups, MSMEs and industry professionals. The integration creates one of India’s first indigenous design‑to‑fabrication learning pathways, linking RTL design through to fabrication‑ready IC designs, and supports the goal of building a skilled workforce for the India Semiconductor Mission.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office, Pune, will conduct the district outreach programme “Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0” (NAN 2.0) on 27 July 2026 from 09:30 hrs to 16:00 hrs at M/s Kirloskar Industries Ltd., Jejuri, Pune. A team of senior officers – Shri N Ramesh (EO/AO Nodal Officer), Shri Vishal Prabhakar Shere (EO/AO), Smt. Preeti (EO/AO), Shri Vineet Kumar Sinha (SS), Shri Sandeep Kumar Barnwal (SS), and Shri Ramdas Markad (SSSA) – will address grievances of workers, employees, pensioners and employers, focusing on liquidation of inoperative EPF accounts, the New EPF Scheme, Vishwas Scheme, PM VBRY Scheme, and new CITES functionalities. Shri Lokesh Gupta, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner‑I, highlighted the use of digital tools such as UAN‑based services, Aadhaar authentication and bank‑account seeding to enable hassle‑free claim settlement.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) detailed its nuclear‑technology training infrastructure. BARC Training School in Mumbai has a capacity of 230 trainees for engineering design, reactor operation and basic sciences, while its training unit at the Atomic Minerals Directorate in Hyderabad can train 25 trainees in uranium exploration techniques. The Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) in Bahadurgarh runs five specialised schools – each with a capacity of 20‑45 participants – covering advanced reactor systems, nuclear security, radiological safety, material characterization and radio‑isotope applications. NPCIL operates seven Nuclear Training Centres (NTCs) across its power plants, offering orientation programmes for engineers (capacity 30‑80), supervisors (25‑60) and technicians (50‑80). Over the last five years, 917 Trainee Scientific Officers were admitted to BARC, 863 of whom were absorbed as Scientific Officers, and 590 Category‑I and 1,308 Category‑II trainees were taken in, with 158 already placed in BARC. The data underscore DAE’s structured human‑resource development for indigenous nuclear capability.

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha expressed condolences on behalf of the House for victims of natural calamities that caused loss of lives, injury, and extensive damage to property, crops, public infrastructure, flora and fauna across several states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir (UT), Kerala, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand – during June‑July 2026. The respective state governments, supported by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, are conducting rescue and relief operations. The House observed a moment of silence and urged members to rise in respect for the deceased.

The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA), an industry‑academia society, grew to 90 members by 15 July 2026 and has set up seven working groups covering 6G technologies, spectrum, applications, devices, green aspects and outreach. Its spectrum working group submitted a report titled “Spectrum Roadmap for 6G in India”, and the Department of Telecommunications released a corresponding roadmap online. A three‑year project funded by the Telecom Technology Development Fund under Digital Bharat Nidhi will create a 6G Terahertz testbed at SAMEER, Kolkata, in partnership with IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati and IIT Patna; a high‑data‑rate line‑of‑sight link was demonstrated at India Mobile Congress 2025. India has contributed to the ITU’s IMT‑2030 (6G) framework and, through the TDIP scheme, supports Indian stakeholders’ participation in 3GPP, ITU and oneM2M, with financial aid for memberships, meetings and pilot testing for startups and MSMEs. The information was provided by Union MoS Dr C S Pemmasani in a Lok Sabha reply.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences’ National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported 16 earthquakes in the Kangra‑Chamba region during June 2026, comprising 12 events of magnitude 2.0‑2.9, three of 3.0‑3.9 and one of 5.0‑5.9. The area lies in Seismic Zone V, the highest hazard zone, and scientific studies indicate potential for earthquakes above magnitude 7.0. NCS monitors 172 seismic stations nationwide, with seven located in Himachal Pradesh. The NDMA, together with state governments, conducts preparedness activities such as mock drills, training, and public awareness. The government also promotes earthquake‑resistant construction through the National Building Code, BIS codes and model bylaws, and supports seismic micro‑zonation studies and financial assistance to states.

AIIMS Nagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sevadaan Aarogya Foundation to set up an 800‑bed Vishram Gruh on its campus, providing affordable accommodation, meals and amenities for patients’ families. The institute has also been designated by the Government of India as a Centre for Secondary Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) emergencies, highlighting its disaster‑response role. Additionally, AIIMS Nagpur signed an MoU with the National Centre for Disease Control to establish a Biosafety Level‑III (BSL‑III) laboratory, enhancing capacity for high‑risk infectious disease diagnostics and research.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, issues district‑level heat‑wave warnings twice daily, providing impact‑based forecasts and recommended actions as per NDMA guidelines and the heat‑action plan. These warnings are disseminated through email, APIs, mobile apps, social media, websites, print media, mass‑communication systems and CAP‑based mechanisms. IMD has created the Hazard and Vulnerability Atlas of India, which assigns Barmer district a Heatwave Vulnerability Index of 0.54 (high vulnerability). Heat‑wave bulletins are shared with disaster managers, health, labour, railways, transport and forest departments, and, as a pilot, with informal workers via their associations. Since 2016, IMD also releases seasonal, monthly, weekly and twice‑daily outlooks to support planning and response.

The Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) uses a newly implemented Triangular Cubic Octahedral (TCo) dynamical grid to operate at a 6 km horizontal resolution, surpassing the earlier GFS T1534 (~12 km) and typical global models (9–14 km). Real‑time prediction is enabled by the MoES supercomputing facilities Arka (IITM‑Pune) and Arunika (NCMRWF‑Noida). The system generates forecasts every 6 km, allowing localized predictions for clusters of panchayats/villages, aiding farmers in crop planning and water authorities in reservoir management, and improving extreme rainfall prediction over the core monsoon region. Developed indigenously by Indian institutions, it aligns with strategic, economic and “Make in India” objectives and enhances regional leadership in meteorological services.

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology issued orders on 3 July 2026 to remove unauthorised battery‑management system (BMS) apps for e‑rickshaws from app stores after reports of remote‑control misuse. The government also highlighted its integrated cybersecurity framework, comprising the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) under the National Security Council Secretariat, CERT‑In as the national cyber‑incident response agency under IT Act 70B, the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) operated by CERT‑In, and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) under IT Act 70A. Additionally, the Consumer Protection Act 2019 and the Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) project were cited as part of consumer and cyber‑hygiene initiatives.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Nalanda University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote technology deployment, sustainability, rural development, skill enhancement and scientific outreach. The MoU, witnessed by senior officials including the Director‑General of CSIR and the Vice‑Chancellor of Nalanda University, aims to use CSIR’s indigenous technologies—such as solid‑waste management, soil reclamation, and water‑quality improvement—to create community‑centric models in the Nalanda region. It also proposes setting up a CSIR Technology Gallery on campus and undertaking at least three focused societal missions in the initial phase, thereby enhancing the global visibility of Indian scientific innovations and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with social sciences.

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced that the PM‑YASASVI umbrella scheme will broaden scholarship support for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi‑Nomadic Tribes (DNT). According to a written reply by Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma to MP Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, the scheme comprises four components – Pre‑Matric, Post‑Matric, Top Class Education in Schools and Top Class Education in Colleges – aimed at reducing financial barriers and ensuring inclusive, equitable, quality education from school to higher studies. The initiative is presented as a step toward greater access for socially and educationally disadvantaged groups.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out an intelligence‑led operation in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, where it uncovered a fully functional clandestine laboratory for manufacturing the synthetic psychotropic drug mephedrone. The raid seized 1.349 kg of mephedrone, 6.825 kg of the precursor 2‑Bromo‑4‑Methylpropiophenone, 120 litres of monomethylamine, 60 kg of hydrobromic acid, 40 litres of toluene and other mixed acids, all under the NDPS Act, 1985. In addition, Rs 20 lakh in cash was recovered, and a further Rs 1 lakh was seized from an intended receiver, bringing total arrests to three persons. The operation disrupted plans for large‑scale production.

The Ministry of Railways reports that mission‑mode recruitment has added 5.53 lakh personnel between 2014‑15 and 2025‑26, bringing total recruitments since 2014 to 5.56 lakh. Recruitment against 1,61,889 non‑gazetted vacancies for 2024‑26 is underway under the Annual Calendar. In 2024, ten Centralised Employment Notifications (CENs) for 92,116 posts were issued and first‑stage CBTs for these posts attracted 3.58 crore candidates. Subsequent stages and skill tests have also been completed, with over 5.5 lakh candidates appearing in second‑stage CBTs and related tests. The Ministry highlights that the process was transparent with no paper‑leakage incidents.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted marketing authorisation to the Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine (Live, Attenuated) – Qdenga®, manufactured by Takeda GmbH and to be imported by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India. The vaccine, a recombinant live‑attenuated tetravalent product produced in Vero cells, is approved for individuals aged 4–60 years with a two‑dose schedule (0 and 3 months). It has received regulatory approval in 42 countries, WHO pre‑qualification and more than 24 million doses have been distributed globally. The approval follows a comprehensive evaluation under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and is intended to complement existing vector‑control and surveillance measures under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is monitoring the monsoon and potential El Niño impacts on agriculture in coordination with IMD, ICAR, CRIDA, CWC, CGWB, MNCFC, DFPD, DoF and State Governments. District Agriculture Contingency Plans for 14 states (342 districts) have been updated, and ICAR has held interface meetings and issued SOPs for KVKs. Emphasis is placed on crop diversification, short‑duration and drought‑tolerant varieties, balanced fertiliser use, water‑conservation, micro‑irrigation and other climate‑resilient practices, with advisories to sow maize, bajra and moong instead of tur, soybean and cotton. Maharashtra has been allocated ₹5,718 crore under SDRF for 2026‑27 (₹4,288.50 crore central share, ₹1,429.50 crore state share) and further allocations up to 2030‑31. Ongoing schemes such as PM‑KISAN, PM‑Fasal Bima Yojana, PDMC, and Viksit Bharat‑VB GRam G are being leveraged for drought mitigation.

India’s textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, rose 1.8 % to ₹3,25,339 crore in 2025‑26 from ₹3,19,573 crore in 2024‑25, with growth recorded in over 100 export destinations. Export values from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar were ₹11,751.7 crore and ₹409.0 crore respectively in 2025‑26. The government highlighted several schemes supporting the sector, such as PM‑MITRA Parks, PLI, National Technical Textiles Mission, SAMARTH, Silk Samagra‑2, various handloom and handicraft programmes, RoSCTL, RoDTEP, Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters. On 19 March 2026, the RELIEF initiative was launched to aid exporters affected by West‑Asia conflicts and Gulf maritime challenges, and cotton imports under heading 5201 were exempted from 1 June to 31 Oct 2026. Sixteen FTAs, including the India‑UK CETA, and recent agreements with the EU and New Zealand, were cited as avenues for expanding textile exports. RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes were extended to 30 Sept 2026 to ensure policy stability.

The Union Budget 2026‑27 announced the ‘Tex‑Eco Initiative’ to boost a globally competitive, sustainable textile and apparel sector. The initiative supports circular‑economy technologies such as textile waste management, recycling, recycled fibres, new materials and sustainable packaging, in partnership with research institutions, industry, start‑ups and other stakeholders. The government is running pilot projects like ‘Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Textile Fashion Supply Chain’ with UNIDO and GEF, and ‘Accelerating the Transition of the Indian Textile Sector towards Circularity’ (In‑Tex India) with UNEP, using LCA and PEF methods. Under the National Technical Textiles Mission, R&D projects on sustainable technologies are sanctioned, and the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks aim to foster sustainable industrialisation. An MoU among the Textile Committee, SCOPE and GeM promotes up‑cycled products in government procurement, and the Ministry released the report “Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India” detailing waste generation, recovery pathways and recycling opportunities.

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) since FY 2020‑21. Over the last six years, fish production rose from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019‑20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024‑25. The scheme provides 60 % financial assistance to women beneficiaries, sanctioning Rs 4,178.30 crore for 1,47,654 women across states and UTs. Up to April 2026, approvals worth Rs 2,797 crore were given for cold‑chain and marketing infrastructure, covering 775 cold storages, 28,489 transport units and numerous retail and wholesale fish markets.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reports that full immunisation coverage has stayed above 90% for four consecutive years, recording 94.7% (2022‑23), 93.7% (2023‑24), 98.3% (2024‑25) and 97.9% (2025‑26). A nationwide HPV vaccination drive was launched on 28 February 2026 targeting about 1.2 crore girls aged 14 across all states and UTs, with free doses at government health facilities and extensive IEC outreach. To bolster pandemic preparedness, the Union launched the Pradhan Mantri‑Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, strengthened the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, and ICMR set up a network of over 160 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories. Additional measures include an integrated training module for primary‑care teams (April 2026) and the deployment of oxygen cylinders, concentrators, PSA plants and medical gas pipelines to states and UTs.