Daily Bulletin

The Ministry of Culture commemorated ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ in New Delhi to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, reinforcing awareness of constitutional values. The event featured an exhibition titled “Long Live Democracy” and a felicitation ceremony for the Digital District Repository (DDR) initiative, which documents district-level stories of India’s freedom struggle. Veteran freedom fighters Shri Sheshrao Laxmanrao Khot and Shri Yeddula Suryanarayana Reddy were honoured for their contributions.

The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) conducted the 37th National Good Governance Webinar, focusing on the sustainability and replication of a Prime Minister's Award-winning initiative from Nashik District, Maharashtra. Officials, including the former District Magistrate of Nashik, presented strategies for replicating the initiative's success in other districts.

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered concerning the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The action was initiated based on the findings of a report submitted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the financial irregularities.

The Union government observed the anniversary of the 1975 National Emergency with special broadcasts titled "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas: Safeguarding Democracy and Constitutional Values." Concurrently, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat commented on the inclusion of the Emergency as a topic in Class 9 NCERT textbooks, describing it as a dark chapter in Indian democracy, to educate students on its historical significance.

A government broadcast highlighted the significance of the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform, a key ICT-based tool for monitoring and reviewing major government projects. The programme emphasised PRAGATI's central role in expediting infrastructure development to achieve the national vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

Senior Indian Police Service officer Shri Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). An officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre currently serving as a special director within the IB, he is set to succeed the incumbent chief, Shri Tapan Deka, upon the completion of his tenure.

Ladakhi innovator and education reformist Shri Sonam Wangchuk has announced plans to begin a hunger strike on June 28, 2026, to press for demands related to education and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. The protest is part of a larger movement seeking the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

The government has increased fees for passport-related services, affecting both new applications and renewals. As part of the revision, the fee for obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) has been raised from ₹500 to ₹750, impacting citizens requiring police verification for overseas employment and visas.