Daily Bulletin

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal reviewed Madhya Pradesh's power sector with state officials, focusing on the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the financial viability of DISCOMs. He advised the state to expedite smart meter installation and better utilise the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the PM-KUSUM scheme to reduce agricultural subsidies.

During a review of urban development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, noted significant progress under central schemes. Over 48 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste have been processed under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, recovering 509 acres of land. Additionally, 374 Urban Local Bodies are included under the Urban Challenge Fund, with central assistance of ₹4,600 crore to facilitate projects worth ₹18,400 crore.

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) jointly organised a workshop in Pune titled “Creating a Better Financial Reporting Ecosystem”. The event aimed to enhance the professional capacity of audit practitioners, strengthen audit quality, and improve overall financial reporting standards in the country.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that nearly 25 crore people have been moved out of multidimensional poverty over the last twelve years. He attributed this achievement to the government's welfare schemes, which have been implemented using a saturation-based approach to ensure benefits reach every deserving citizen without discrimination.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four new digital applications to modernise the criminal justice system, including the NCRB-Abhigyan mobile app for on-the-spot fingerprint identification. These platforms are part of the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS), designed to create a seamless digital workflow with the stated goal of completing the entire judicial process within three years. The initiative aims to leverage AI on massive databases like the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), which holds 1.29 crore records, to enable predictive policing.

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a significant ruling, declaring that the right to walk on a properly demarcated footpath is a fundamental right that must be prioritised over the movement of motorised vehicles. This judgment places a direct constitutional responsibility on municipal and state authorities to ensure the provision and maintenance of clear, unobstructed footpaths, reinforcing pedestrian safety in urban planning.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a two-day visit to West Bengal from June 20, 2026, where he will lead the main International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata. This will mark the Prime Minister's first visit to the state following the recent formation of the new government in West Bengal.

Nagaland Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio has made a formal appeal to the Central Government for advance financing support for the implementation of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the state. The request underscores the need for timely fund flow to ensure the smooth execution of large-scale development projects that depend on international financial assistance.