PM SVANidhi
The Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring and extension of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of ₹7,332 crore. The scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by enhancing loan
Commonwealth Games 2030
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the submission of a bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030. The proposal includes signing a Host Collaboration Agreement and providing grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted. Ahmedabad is highlighted as an ideal host city with
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted Independent Drive Tests (IDT) in July 2025 to assess the mobile network quality of operators in Shahdol and Korba cities, as well as along the Shahdol to Korba highway and Korba to Rajnandgaon railway route. The tests evaluated voice and data services
Rajnath Singh
During the RAN SAMWAD seminar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of mastering existing technologies and preparing for new innovations to address the complexities of modern warfare. He emphasized a whole-of-nation approach to national security, the significance of self-reliance in defense, and the need for proactive strategies in the
Joint Doctrines
On August 27, 2025, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled two key doctrinal publications at the RAN SAMWAD Tri-service seminar in Madhya Pradesh. The Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations and the Joint Doctrine for Airborne & Heliborne Operations were developed with input from all three military services.
Adani Group
The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by Adani Group entities, including Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Private Limited (AIDPL). JAL is currently in a corporate insolvency resolution process. The Adani Group operates in various sectors such as energy,
Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India has approved PSA India Pte. Ltd.'s acquisition of an additional 40% shareholding in PSA Bharat Investments Pte. Ltd., allowing PSA India to gain 100% equity in the target company. The acquisition involves purchasing shares from AIN Investment Ltd. Both companies are Singapore-based and
Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of shareholding in V.I.P. Industries Limited by Multiples Private Equity Fund IV, Multiples Private Equity Gift Fund IV, Samvibhag Securities, and individuals Mithun and Siddhartha Sacheti. The acquisition involves significant investment from these entities, which are part of the
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of a speech and hearing impaired gang rape victim in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The victim was found dead on August 21, 2025, after being gang-raped on August 18. The NHRC has issued notices to
Ocean Accounts
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing a workshop on August 29, 2025, in Kochi, Kerala, aimed at building capacity among coastal states for developing Ocean Accounts. The workshop will facilitate the creation of national-level Ocean Accounts in line with international obligations under the SEEA framework. It
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of the death of a 38-year-old man, allegedly due to torture at a De-addiction centre in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The man was transferred from a NOIDA centre and died at AIIMS, New Delhi. The NHRC has requested a detailed
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the lives lost in a landslide on the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. He extended his thoughts to the bereaved families and wished for the swift recovery of the injured, assuring that the administration is providing assistance to those