Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will lead the Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados from October 5-12, 2025. An inter-ministerial meeting was held to brief the delegation on conference events. The delegation will include the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Presiding Officers
Assam
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has announced the allocation of four bighas of land in Colaba, Mumbai, on a 60-year lease to the Government of Assam. This initiative aims to develop essential public infrastructure to benefit the citizens of Assam, focusing on healthcare, education, and social welfare. The decision reflects
Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Information Technology (DIT), Manipur, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), conducted a two-day workshop titled 'AI for Good Governance' aimed at enhancing the understanding and adoption of Artificial Intelligence in governance among senior officials. The event saw participation from over 50 officers, including
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the All India Speakers’ Conference in Delhi, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Vitthalbhai Patel as the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly. Shah emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity of legislative assemblies, promoting healthy debates, and ensuring that discussions focus
Parkash Purab
On August 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings on the occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. He emphasized the timeless teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, which promote values of compassion, humility, and service, inspiring unity and harmony among humanity. Modi expressed
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on August 25-26, 2025, to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth over Rs 5,400 crores. The projects span various sectors including urban development, energy, and transportation. Notably, he will flag off Suzuki's first global battery electric vehicle, the
Gaganyaan
On August 24, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh honored Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, PB Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap for their roles in ISRO's Gaganyaan mission. He emphasized India's growing presence in space as a key to future economic and security advancements, highlighting the
General Upendra Dwivedi
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff of India, is on an official visit to Algeria from August 25 to 28, 2025. This visit aims to strengthen India-Algeria relations, focusing on defense cooperation, regional security challenges, and industrial collaboration. General Dwivedi will meet with senior Algerian military leaders and
Bihar
The Election Commission of India reports that 98.2% of elector documents have been received in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with 8 days remaining until the submission deadline. The SIR, which began on June 24, 2025, has seen significant participation from various stakeholders, including political parties
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2025. The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system that includes indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short
economic growth
In his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, the Prime Minister highlighted India's rapid economic growth, projecting it to become the third-largest economy soon. He emphasized the importance of next-generation reforms, macroeconomic stability, and the country's resilience post-COVID. The PM noted significant achievements, including
Narendra Modi
In his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, poised to become the third-largest globally. He emphasized the government's commitment to reforms, particularly in the GST framework,