C-Flood
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, inaugurated C-FLOOD, a web-based platform providing two-day advance inundation forecasts at the village level. Developed collaboratively by C-DAC and CWC, this system enhances India's flood management and disaster response framework. It integrates flood modeling outputs and covers major river
Cyber Fraud
The Reserve Bank of India has directed all banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat cyber-enabled financial fraud. The FRI classifies mobile numbers based on their risk of financial fraud, allowing banks to take preventive measures in real-time. This
Nutritional Intake
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released findings from the Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys conducted from August 2022 to July 2024, detailing food consumption and nutritional intake across India. The report highlights average daily calorie, protein, and fat intake, revealing trends in rural and urban areas, variations by income
Pension Litigation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the first-ever National Workshop on Pension Litigation, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to reduce pension-related legal disputes. With over 60 lakh pensioners, the workshop aimed to enhance grievance redressal mechanisms and promote accountability. Key initiatives included legal training for officials, the use of
supercapacitor
Indian researchers from Bengaluru and Aligarh Muslim University have developed a next-generation energy storage material that significantly enhances supercapacitor performance. By doping silver niobate (AgNbO₃) with lanthanum, they achieved remarkable energy retention and efficiency, making it a promising solution for clean energy storage. This breakthrough could lead to compact, high-efficiency
urban local bodies
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the first national level conference of chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies in Manesar, Gurugram on July 3, 2025. The conference aims to highlight the role of Urban Local Bodies in India's urbanization, focusing on strengthening democracy, sharing best practices, and innovative
Drug Cartel
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the successful dismantling of a global drug cartel by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), resulting in 8 arrests and the seizure of controlled substances across multiple countries. The operation, named 'Med Max', showcased effective multi-agency coordination and highlighted the use of sophisticated
Padma Awards
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 are open until July 31, 2025. The awards, which include Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognize exceptional achievements in various fields. Nominations must be submitted online via the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, and the government
SBM-G
The National Rural Sanitation Workshop, organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and UNICEF, focused on the next phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Key discussions included the launch of new protocols for climate-resilient sanitation systems and the importance of local governance through Gram Panchayats. The
ESIC
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched SPREE 2025, a scheme aimed at expanding social security coverage under the ESI Act. Active from July 1 to December 31, 2025, it allows unregistered employers and employees, including temporary workers, to enroll without inspections or past dues. The initiative simplifies the
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the convocation ceremony at SKUAST-K, where 5,250 students will receive degrees.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Jammu and Kashmir on July 3rd and 4th, 2025. He will chair high-level meetings, participate in agricultural and rural development programs, and attend the sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The