Special Campaign 5.0
The Government of India has initiated Special Campaign 5.0 aimed at promoting cleanliness (Swachhata) and reducing pending tasks. The preparatory phase runs from September 15-30, 2025, followed by the implementation phase from October 2-31, 2025. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) is developing an action plan for cleanliness in
DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to conduct Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2025, focusing on improving cleanliness (Swachhata) and addressing pending references. This campaign follows previous successful initiatives and aims to enhance office conditions across DPIIT and its
US Trade Representative
On September 16, 2025, a team led by Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch from the US Trade Representative's office visited India to discuss the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement. The discussions, held with officials from India's Department of Commerce, focused on enhancing trade ties and aimed at concluding
India-Denmark Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership during a recent phone call. They discussed various sectors including trade, investment, and sustainable development, and addressed global issues such as the Ukraine conflict and the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance has announced a one-time option for Central Government employees who joined between April 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, to migrate from the National Pension System to the Unified Pension Scheme. This option must be exercised by September 30, 2025, allowing employees to make informed choices
World Ozone Day
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized the 31st World Ozone Day in New Delhi, emphasizing the theme 'From science to global action'. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's achievements in reducing HCFC production by 67.5% and the complete phase-out of
flood relief
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, along with former Union Minister Smt. Preneet Kaur, visited flood-affected areas in Samana and Sanaur to assess damage and interact with affected families. They emphasized the need for immediate relief and long-term flood prevention measures, addressing farmers&
Special Campaign 5.0
The Government of India is set to launch Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on cleanliness and the resolution of pending matters in government offices. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) will lead this initiative, building on the successes of Special Campaign 4.0,
agriculture conference
The National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, set a production target of 362.50 million tonnes for 2025-26. The conference emphasized the availability of 25 million metric tonnes of seeds and discussed key issues for agricultural growth, including climate resilience and
Critical Minerals
Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired a seminar in Hyderabad focusing on India's National Critical Mineral Mission. The seminar aimed to promote mineral self-reliance, attract investment, and enhance technological capabilities in the sector. Key discussions included strengthening research and development through Centres of
Air Quality Management
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess air pollution control measures in the Delhi-NCR region. Key discussions included the installation of Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, deployment of Air Pollution Control Devices, and enhancing urban greenery through the 'Ek Ped Maa
Indian Navy
Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on September 15, 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of a three-month deployment. The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Fiji, featuring professional exchanges with the Fiji Navy and