Agniveers
The Passing Out Parade (POP) for the sixth batch of Agniveers will take place at INS Chilka on August 8, 2025. This event marks the completion of 16 weeks of rigorous training for over 2000 Agniveers, including more than 300 women. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar will review the parade, which
Chhattisgarh
The Government of India has approved Rs.195 crore to Chhattisgarh for enhancing rural infrastructure in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas under the Road Connectivity Project for the financial year 2025-26. The funds will be allocated for the construction, upgradation, and maintenance of rural roads, with an emphasis on
cashless treatment
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has launched the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025, providing treatment coverage of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for road accident victims at designated hospitals across India. The scheme, which is not part of Ayushman Bharat, ensures timely and cashless
National Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is focused on the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) to connect aspirational and tribal districts. Since April 2014, over 1,08,743 km of NHs have been constructed, including 4,775 km in tribal areas. A study indicates that every rupee
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting with a delegation from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) to discuss suggestions and concerns. This interaction is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the electoral process through constructive dialogue with various political
Coastal Shipping Bill
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 has been passed by the Rajya Sabha, aiming to boost India's coastal cargo capacity to 230 million metric tonnes by 2030. The bill modernizes the legal framework for coastal shipping, introduces a simplified licensing system, and establishes a National Coastal and Inland Shipping
mining sector
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired a high-level session in New Delhi to discuss reforms in the mining sector. The session aimed to engage industry leaders on necessary regulatory, structural, and operational changes to enhance India's mining potential, aligning with the national vision
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and Bhashini have signed a Statement of Intent to enhance vernacular innovation in India by breaking language barriers. This partnership aims to promote language inclusivity in the innovation ecosystem, translating WIPO Academy content into multiple Indian languages and providing tools for grassroots
Coal Sector
The Ministry of Coal held a Stakeholders Consultation Meeting in New Delhi to discuss reforms aimed at enhancing domestic coal production, reducing import dependency, and improving the ease of doing business. Key officials, including Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, emphasized the sector's transformation towards transparency and efficiency, highlighting
National Handloom Day
On National Handloom Day, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan engaged virtually with Self-Help Group (SHG) women, emphasizing the importance of handlooms as symbols of self-reliance and cultural identity. He highlighted the positive impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) on women's economic stability and social standing.
Critical Minerals
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) organized a two-day National Conference on 'Critical minerals: exploration and exploitation' in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, celebrating its 175th anniversary. The event featured discussions on the importance of critical minerals for India's clean energy transition and technological self-reliance, with participation from
Housing
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has extended the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme until December 31, 2025, to provide housing assistance to urban beneficiaries, with a focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs). Although there is no formal reservation for PwDs, the scheme prioritizes their allotment. PMAY-U 2.