Early sowing gains expected to support food supply, while lower soybean and cotton acreage may keep select commodity markets on watch Key Highlights Total Kharif crop area reaches 119.90 lakh hectares as of June 19, 2026, up 1.95 lakh hectares from the same period last year. Rice sowing
Government reinforces workplace wellness through Yoga, strengthening India's health-first tourism and hospitality narrative Key Highlights Department of Fisheries and Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying celebrated International Day of Yoga 2026 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Minister of State George Kurian participated alongside senior officials and staff. Programme began
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs Railway Board to finalise policy within 15 days, enabling customised wagons for industries and strengthening green logistics Key Highlights Indian Railways will introduce a new Wagon Design Policy within 15 days. Industries will be allowed to design customised freight wagons based on commodity-specific transportation needs. RDSO
Indigenous train protection system to strengthen rail safety, improve reliability and support tourism connectivity across Odisha and neighbouring regions Key Highlights Indian Railways has sanctioned ₹270 crore for the deployment of Kavach on 631 route kilometres (RKm) of the East Coast Railway. The project will cover six key
Additional halts for four trains at Patuwas Meharana, Hansi and Bijainagar to boost passenger convenience, tourism and local travel Key Highlights Indian Railways has approved new stoppages for four trains at stations in Haryana and Rajasthan. Delhi–Satrod Passenger will now halt at Patuwas Meharana. Agartala–Ferozpur Express and Bikaner–Haridwar Express
Tourism Ministry consults industry leaders on hotel classification reforms, digital governance, investment facilitation and visitor experience Key Highlights Ministry of Tourism held a high-level Ease of Doing Business consultation with tourism and hospitality industry stakeholders in New Delhi. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reaffirmed the government's commitment
IHMs, ITDC and tourism stakeholders join nationwide celebrations as India strengthens its position as a global wellness tourism destination Key Highlights Ministry of Tourism celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with events across India. Union Tourism & Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat led a yoga session
New aviation initiative simplifies international travel from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, boosting tourism, hospitality and regional economic growth Key Highlights Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched India's first 'Easy Connect' international flight from Varanasi. The initiative marks the rollout of India's Hub-and-Spoke international aviation model. International passengers