edible oils
The Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, has conducted nationwide inspections of edible oil refineries to ensure that recent import duty reductions on edible oils benefit consumers. Inspections covered major refineries and processing plants in states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Many facilities have
Secretariat Reforms
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has published the 22nd edition of the 'Secretariat Reforms' report for May 2025, highlighting significant achievements in governance transformation. Key highlights include the successful disposal of 4,57,081 public grievances, revenue generation of Rs 3163.97 crore from scrap
Climate Change
Experts from around the world gathered in Nainital, Uttarakhand, to discuss greenhouse gas changes and the significance of FTIR spectroscopy observations from the Himalayan region. The meeting, hosted by ARIES, emphasized the need for enhanced ground-based observations in ecologically sensitive areas to better understand climate change. Nearly 70 participants, including
Yoga Maha Kumbh
As India prepares for the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, the Yoga Maha Kumbh has commenced with events in New Delhi, Ladakh, and Noida. These celebrations include yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, cultural performances, and community engagement activities, emphasizing yoga's significance for health and well-being.
Coal Auction
The Ministry of Coal has opened bids for six underground coal blocks in the 12th round of commercial coal blocks auction. Bids were received for two blocks, with a total of 14 bids submitted by eight companies. The evaluation will be conducted by a Technical Evaluation Committee, and qualified bidders
Gender Budgeting
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, will hold a National Consultation on Gender Budgeting on June 19, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi will launch the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a digital portal for policymakers. The event will involve participation from
Desi Oon
The film 'Desi Oon', directed by Suresh Eriyat, has achieved significant international recognition by winning the Jury Award for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025. This victory highlights India's growing presence in the global animation industry, supported by the Create in India
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article highlighting the significant transformation of India's space programme over the past 11 years. The article emphasizes the shift towards people-centric innovation, showcasing how space technology has become integral to daily life, benefiting farmers, students, and various developmental sectors. Source: Original Link
women empowerment
Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, reviewed the Safe Tourism Destination for Women project at NIPCCD, Indore. The project, funded by the Nirbhaya Fund, aims to create safe and empowering spaces for women across 50 tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh. The review included on-site inspections
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing that India's workforce has been central to policy, planning, and progress over the past 11 years, resulting in significant improvements in employment generation and social protection coverage. Source: Original Link
INS Arnala
INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. This 77-meter-long warship is designed for various anti-submarine operations and represents a significant step
Unified Pension Scheme
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, addressing a long-standing demand for parity in retirement benefits. This move reflects the government's commitment to social security for all employees under the National Pension