Daily Bulletin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing four key infrastructure projects valued at approximately ₹30,000 crore across the Road, Power, Industrial Corridor, and Metro Rail sectors. The Prime Minister directed ministries to leverage the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for efficient planning and resolve pending issues. The meeting also addressed public grievances related to cybercrime, with a call for states to enable e-Zero FIR mechanisms, and reviewed the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, suggesting the involvement of NCC and Mera Yuva Bharat volunteers to enhance its reach.

The Department of Rural Development will organise a national workshop titled “Leveraging AI in Rural Development” on June 25, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The workshop aims to bring together stakeholders, including NITI Aayog and the IndiaAI Mission, to explore AI-driven solutions for rural transformation. Deliberations will focus on formulating a policy roadmap for AI integration in rural governance, service delivery, and livelihood empowerment.

The Department of Rural Development held an inter-ministerial consultation to finalise the convergence framework for the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, which is set to be effective from July 1, 2026. The framework establishes the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP), prepared with community participation, as the primary instrument for local-level planning. This 'Single Plan – Multi Funding' approach empowers Gram Panchayats to integrate resources from various schemes to align with locally identified priorities.

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book VIP Culture in India: Power, Privilege and the Distance from Democracy at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. Authored by former Rajya Sabha Member Shri Nabam Rebia and co-authored by Shri Sandeep Kumar, the book explores the core of democratic governance. The Vice-President highlighted that its themes align with the Prime Minister's vision of citizen-centric governance.

The Ministry of Rural Development has approved 96 road works in Tripura under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV for the fiscal year 2026-27. The projects, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹211.71 crore, will cover a total length of 163.872 km. This initiative is set to provide all-weather road connectivity for the first time to 96 habitations, aiming to improve access to essential services.

The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit has officially refuted a viral video claiming the government would provide free air conditioners to citizens through their Aadhaar cards. The government clarified that the claim is entirely false and cautioned the public against sharing such misinformation as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fake news.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi held a consultative meeting with representatives of political parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The discussion centered on the schedule and modalities of the revision process, a statutory exercise to ensure an accurate and inclusive voter list for future elections.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document and not definitive proof of citizenship, stating its primary function is to attest to a citizen's nationality while abroad. This clarification has reignited a national debate on the documentary evidence required to establish Indian nationality for legal and administrative purposes.