Daily Bulletin

On August 19, 2026, the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development convened at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The meeting reviewed the progress in promoting the use of Official Language Hindi, with Secretaries Shri Narendra Bhushan and Shri Rohit Kansal highlighting the Ministry's efforts in official correspondence. Minister Chouhan emphasized the need to take pride in using Hindi and other Indian languages, asserting that excessive dependence on English reflects a colonial mindset.

During the Hindi Advisory Committee meeting on August 19, 2026, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed that the Ministry's policies and programmes, primarily for rural areas, should be communicated in a language accessible to the common people, describing Hindi as the 'soul of India and the voice of the common people.' He directed that meetings of the Committee be held regularly, local litterateurs be associated with Ministry programmes, and correspondence with State Governments be conducted in their respective regional languages wherever appropriate, to further strengthen the use of Indian languages.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to all telecom operators, mandating them to deny the issuance of new SIM cards to individuals who already possess more than nine active connections. This regulatory measure aims to enhance oversight and prevent the potential misuse of mobile communication services. The directive underscores the government's commitment to strengthening security protocols in the telecommunications sector.

President Droupadi Murmu urged government communicators to ensure accurate, credible, and citizen-centric communication in the current social media era. She emphasized the critical role of transparent and timely information dissemination in building public trust and engagement.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all telecom operators to deny the issuance of new SIM cards to individuals who already possess more than nine active connections. This measure aims to curb fraudulent activities and enhance subscriber verification processes.

An exclusive interview with Dr. Veena Kumari Dermal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, was broadcast on NewsOnAIR on August 19, 2026. The discussion focused on the key aspects and implications of the recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026. This programme provided crucial insights into the legislative changes impacting the mining sector.

A special programme titled 'Surkhiyon Mein' aired on NewsOnAIR on August 19, 2026, featured a comprehensive discussion on the recent decisions made by the Union Cabinet. The broadcast provided an analysis of the implications and rationale behind these significant governmental policy pronouncements. This discussion is vital for understanding the current administrative agenda and its potential impact.

The Maharashtra government is currently examining the precise extent of the Chief Minister’s veto power over decisions made by individual ministers within the state cabinet. This review holds significant implications for the functional dynamics and distribution of authority within the state's administrative framework.