Bilateral Investment Agreement
The Government of India and the State of Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi, aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and protecting investors. The agreement, signed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, includes provisions for dispute resolution, safeguarding investments, and promoting
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in July 2025 to evaluate mobile network performance across Hyderabad - Nizamabad NH and Nizamabad City. The tests assessed voice and data services, including call setup success rates, drop call rates, and data speeds across various technologies
International Literacy Day
The Ministry of Education celebrated International Literacy Day 2025 with the theme 'Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era'. Himachal Pradesh became the fifth fully literate State/UT in India, joining Tripura, Mizoram, Goa, and Ladakh. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the importance of literacy as a means of
Aatmanirbhar Bharat
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with the Ministry of Education, held a high-level meeting to discuss strategies for achieving an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The session emphasized the importance of education and skilling as foundational pillars for self-reliance, urging institutions to promote local entrepreneurship and cultural heritage. Key leaders
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
On September 7, 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observed World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day with the theme 'Family: The Heart of Care.' Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare disorder affecting children, leading to muscle weakening and impacting mobility and health. Various
Raksha Mantri
On September 8, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with students of Navy Children School, Delhi, during their Diamond Jubilee celebrations. He encouraged students to dream purposefully, pursue their goals sincerely, and maintain national pride. Singh emphasized the importance of character development and acknowledged the school's role
Combined Commanders' Conference
The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025 will be held in Kolkata from September 15 to 17, focusing on reforms, transformation, and operational preparedness. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the event, which aims to strengthen the Armed Forces through institutional reforms and technological modernization, while ensuring multi-domain operational readiness. The conference
Science Administration
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced a 1-week residential Administrative Training Programme for Science Administrators, organized by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). The program aims to enhance the skills of upcoming science leaders, focusing on capacity building, communication skills, and sustainability. It will be available on the iGOTKarmayogi
Space Conference
Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the International Conference on Space 2025, outlining India's ambitious space goals, including a Moon mission by 2040 and a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035. He emphasized the importance of global cooperation, the role of over 300 startups in the space sector, and the need
Universal Postal Congress
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, will lead the Indian delegation at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai. India aims to promote innovation and financial inclusion in the postal sector, highlighted by the launch of the UPI-UPU Integration project, which will enhance cross-border remittances. The Congress will
GST reforms
The Government of India has announced significant reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) aimed at empowering youth, promoting fitness, and enhancing ease of living. Key changes include reducing GST on gyms and fitness centers from 18% to 5%, bicycles from 12% to 5%, and sports goods from 12%
drone certification
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi will award DGCA-approved drone type certifications recommended by the National Test House (NTH) on September 10, 2025. NTH has been approved as a Certification Body for drones and has processed over 50 applications, with two models receiving certification. NTH offers the lowest certification fee in