Bihar elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) successfully conducted the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections in 2025, achieving a record polling percentage of 67.13% and female voter participation of 71.78%. The elections saw zero appeals against electoral discrepancies and no repolls requested. ECI introduced 17 new initiatives, including the timely
Swachh Bharat Mission
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs highlights the progress made under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, focusing on the development of modern, accessible public toilet facilities across India. Key initiatives include the establishment of gender-segregated and inclusive toilets in high-footfall areas such as pilgrimage towns, markets, and
Rabi Crops
As of November 11, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare reports that rabi crop sowing has exceeded 208 lakh hectares, with significant increases in pulses and oilseeds. The area under pulses has reached 52.82 lakh hectares, up from 48.93 lakh hectares last year, while oilseeds have
Election Commission
The Election Commission's Daily Bulletin reports on the status of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, which runs from November 4 to December 4, 2025. It details the distribution and digitization of elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across various states and Union Territories, highlighting the number of forms
Indian Archery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Archery team for their outstanding performance at the Asian Archery Championships 2025, where they secured a total of 10 medals, including 6 Golds. Notably, the team achieved a historic Recurve Men’s Gold medal after an 18-year gap. Modi emphasized that this achievement
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported incident at a Super Specialty Hospital in Jammu, where negligence in maintaining a lift resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman. The lift reportedly malfunctioned, causing serious injuries to the victim. The NHRC
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident where a private bus carrying over 50 labourers caught fire after touching an overhead high-tension wire in Rajasthan's Manoharpur village, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to ten
Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited forward locations in the Central Sector from 15 to 17 November 2025. He was briefed on operational matters in Pithoragarh and interacted with Battalion Commanders and the Chief Engineer of the Border Roads Organisation in Navidang. The visit highlighted the government's
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an initiative to publish updates on under-bidding National Highway projects on its website. This includes details of 55 projects covering 2,269 km with a total capital cost of Rs. 1,19,359 crores. The updates aim to promote transparency, ensure
IISF 2025
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, reviewed the preparations for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, emphasizing the need to close operational gaps and enhance scientific outreach. Scheduled for December 6-9, 2025, the festival aims to unite ministries, academia, industry, and student innovators, showcasing
MSME
Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurated the MSME, KVIC, COIR, and NSSH Pavilions at the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, showcasing 292 stalls from Micro and Small Enterprises across 29 States and UTs. The event emphasized inclusivity with significant representation from women, SC/ST, and disabled
Earth System Sciences Council
The Ministry of Earth Sciences held its first General Body meeting of the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC), chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The meeting focused on merging five autonomous institutes into a unified governance structure to enhance efficiency and public outreach. Dr. Singh emphasized the importance of