Daily Bulletin

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is scheduled to attend the concluding ceremony of the month-long nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 30, 2026. The main event, to be held in Bawal, Haryana, will feature direct interactions between the Union Minister, farmers, and agricultural scientists to discuss the campaign's outcomes and future strategies for crop protection and scientific farming.

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced two key initiatives to support the Indian film industry on June 29, 2026. A high-level Study Group, chaired by Shri Prasoon Joshi, has been formed to recommend a comprehensive policy framework, with a report due in three months. Additionally, the Ministry has circulated a set of 'Model State Cinema Regulations' to all states to standardise rules and expedite the development of cinema infrastructure.

The Union Law Ministry launched a "Fresh Application Module" on the Notary Portal on June 29, 2026, enabling eligible legal practitioners to apply online for appointment as a Notary Public. Developed by the Department of Legal Affairs and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the initiative digitises the application process under the Notaries Act, 1952, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in line with the Digital India vision.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) celebrated the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, commemorating the 133rd birth anniversary of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis. During the event, Dr. Arup Bose, Professor (Retd.) from the Indian Statistical Institute, was conferred with the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026 for his contributions to the field. MoSPI also released key publications, including the Sustainable Development Goals – National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2026.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh from June 30 to July 1, 2026. She will attend the first convocation of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram on June 30, followed by the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh in Ananthapuramu on July 1.

The Union Health Ministry unveiled the Operational Guidelines on National Ambulance Services (NAS), 2026, a new framework to standardise emergency medical transport across the country. The guidelines mandate AIS-125 compliant ambulances, the establishment of Integrated Command and Dispatch Centres with GPS tracking, and the progressive integration of services with the unified emergency number '112'. This data-driven approach aims to reduce response times and improve patient outcomes.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has initiated a review of the contentious Mullaperiyar dam issue, which, while located in Kerala, is operated by Tamil Nadu. The committee's engagement underscores the continued significance of this inter-state water dispute, primarily centred on the dam's structural safety and water-level management.

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, has directed officials to uphold the highest quality standards in the construction of the state's capital, Amaravati. This directive signals a renewed administrative focus on accelerating the development of the greenfield capital city project.