MILMEDICON-2025
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON-2025, an international conference on military medicine, focusing on innovations and reforms in trauma care. The event commemorates the centenary of the Military Nursing Service and features participation from over 15 countries, emphasizing global cooperation in military healthcare. Source: Original Link
Mobile Connectivity
Union Minister for Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, held a review meeting to address the restoration of mobile connectivity in flood-affected regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Urgent measures were directed to restore services, particularly in severely impacted districts like Doda and Udhampur. The implementation of Intra-Circle Roaming
India
The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28, 2025. Co-chaired by Indian Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Saudi Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties. Discussions included training cooperation,
Arbitration
During the Singapore Convention Week 2025, the India International Arbitration Centre hosted a session on 'Selection of Arbitrators in an India-Related Dispute'. Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasized India's goal to become a global arbitration hub, highlighting the importance of diversifying
Kaushal Manthan
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship held the Kaushal Manthan conference in Chandigarh, focusing on collaboration between the Centre, States, and Union Territories to enhance skills and entrepreneurship. The conference introduced a ₹60,000 crore scheme for upgrading ITIs and discussed various initiatives aimed at aligning skilling programs with
PLFS
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation organized a Data User's Conference on the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) on August 28, 2025, in New Delhi. The conference aimed to enhance dialogue between data producers and users, discuss innovations in PLFS, and explore the use of high-frequency labour
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported sexual abuse incident involving a 7-year-old boy by an Imam at a mosque in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The NHRC has issued notices to local authorities, demanding a detailed report within two weeks, highlighting serious human
Mahatma Ayyankali
On August 28, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti, recognizing him as a symbol of social justice and empowerment. Modi emphasized Ayyankali's dedication to education and equality, stating that his legacy continues to inspire the nation towards inclusive progress. In his posts on
Industrial Production
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.5% in July 2025, driven by a 5.4% increase in the manufacturing sector. The IIP stands at 155.0, up from 149.8 in July 2024. Key contributors to growth include basic metals, electrical equipment,
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Karnataka on August 29 to celebrate the 110th birth anniversary of Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji at Suttur Math, Mysuru. He will participate in tree plantation activities, interact with farmers and livestock rearers, and review the activities of ICAR institutions in Bengaluru,
Robotic Surgery
On August 28, 2025, the Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) became the first government institute in India and the second in South Asia to perform Robotic Custom Laser Cataract Surgery using the ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System. This procedure, conducted by Brigadier SK Mishra on a 61-year-old patient, marks
India
India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The agreement, signed by officials from both countries in Thimphu, aims to strengthen food security, sustainable farming, and rural prosperity. The first Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) meeting was held to discuss