The Information & Broadcasting Ministry said the second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar will return from June 16 to 18, 2026. The event is relevant for media-entertainment policy, documentary ecosystem, creative economy and global content marketplace.
The Steel Ministry said the Indian steel sector maintained growth momentum in April 2026 with prices recovering across categories. The data is relevant for industrial output, steel cycle, infrastructure demand and Make-in-India.
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser said India and the EU launched a EUR 15.2 million (about Rs 169 crore) joint initiative on EV battery recycling under the India-EU TTC Working Group-2. The initiative is relevant for circular economy, critical minerals, EV ecosystem and India-EU partnership.
The Defence Ministry said the India-Algeria Joint Commission agreed to further expand defence cooperation at its inaugural meeting in New Delhi. The engagement is relevant for Africa outreach, defence diplomacy and arms-export markets.
The Labour & Employment Ministry said Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for workers on 7 May. The initiative is relevant for occupational health, social security, ESIC and Labour Codes.
The Information & Broadcasting Ministry announced the appointment of Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The appointment is relevant for film certification, statutory regulators and media governance.
The Statistics Ministry released data showing 7.92 crore unincorporated non-agricultural establishments driving economic expansion. The estimate is relevant for informal sector, employment data, MSME baseline and statistical capacity.
The Election Commission issued an update on the 2026 General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and bye-elections. The update is relevant for federal democracy, ECI processes and state-level politics.
The Prime Minister Office released the Joint Statement on the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam. The statement is relevant for Act East policy, Indo-Pacific architecture, defence-trade ties and ASEAN engagement.
The Environment Ministry announced that India will host the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1-2 June 2026 in New Delhi. The summit is relevant for tiger conservation, IBCA framework, biodiversity diplomacy and wildlife protection.