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Union Government Launches National Drug Control Plan (2026–2029)

Introduction In a deeply structural and highly massive internal security initiative, the Union Government strictly and officially launched the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029) during the 10th Apex-Level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Notifies VB-G RAM G Scheme for Rural Employment

Introduction In a deeply structural and highly massive rural development push, the Tamil Nadu Government strictly and officially notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) effective July 1, 2026. Background The fierce absolute ₹12,642-crore scheme is completely funded in a 60:40 ratio between the Union and State governments.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Reconstitutes Curriculum Design Committee Under Mylswamy Annadurai

Introduction In a deeply structural and highly massive educational overhaul, the Tamil Nadu Government strictly and officially reconstituted the Curriculum Design Committee, appointing former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai as its new Chairman. Background The fierce absolute committee was originally formed in 2025 to completely revamp the State school curriculum.

Science & Tech

India Among 35 Nations Signing Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at 2nd Pax Silica Summit

Thirty-five countries, India among them, signed the Joint Statement on AI (Artificial Intelligence) Opportunity at the 2nd Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C., USA. The statement backs AI governance that encourages innovation, calls for trusted supply chains, and seeks to build stronger industrial capacity for technologies related to artificial intelligence.

Economy

APEDA Facilitates First Commercial Sea Export of Banganapalle Mangoes to Singapore

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated India's first commercial sea shipment of Banganapalle mangoes, sending a 5-metric-tonne consignment to Singapore. Banganapalle, also called Benishan, is a premium mango variety from Andhra Pradesh. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017.

National

India Tests Garudastra, Its Heaviest Indigenous 120-mm Vehicle-Mounted Mortar

India successfully tested Garudastra during trials held in Madhya Pradesh. It is the country's heaviest indigenously built 120-mm mortar system mounted on a vehicle. The system has been developed by Nibe Limited, a private Indian defence manufacturer. The successful trials mark another step in building domestic capability in artillery systems under the push for self-reliance in defence production.

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Indori Malwi Potato, Garadu, Balam Kakdi and Mandu Baobab Fruit of Madhya Pradesh Get GI Tags

Four products from Madhya Pradesh have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags. They are the Indori Malwi Potato of Indore; Garadu, a tuber, and Balam Kakdi, a cucumber, both from Ratlam; and the fruit of the iconic Baobab tree of Mandu in Dhar district.

National

Ministry of Minority Affairs Announces Haj Policy 2027

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs announced the Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026. Applications for the pilgrimage have been opened through the portal of the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and through the Haj Suvidha App. Haj is the yearly pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia and is counted among the Five Pillars of Islam.

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