The Government has revived the long-pending Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project, a 930 Megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chenab is a major tributary of the Indus River, formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Himachal Pradesh.
A new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) was inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to strengthen weather forecasting and disaster preparedness in northern India.
Union Govt launched the BHAVYA Portal to accelerate the development of 100 industrial parks across India.
It aims to create integrated industrial ecosystems with multimodal connectivity, reliable utilities, digital governance, worker-support facilities, and sustainable infrastructure.
Saurabh Vijay, CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has taken charge as CEO of the IndiaAI Mission.
Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva won the 3rd edition of the Norway Chess Women’s Tournament 2026.
Jean Drèze received the Global Inequality Research Award (GiRA) 2026 at the World Inequality Conference in Paris.
International Archives Day is observed annually on 9 June to highlight the importance of archives and records in preserving history and ensuring transparency.