Fisheries Outreach
On October 25, 2025, Union Minister of State Shri George Kurian will participate in the Fisheries Outreach and Awareness Programme in Thrissur and Ernakulam districts, Kerala. The initiative aims to educate fishers and fish farmers about government welfare schemes to enhance livelihoods and promote sustainable practices. The minister will distribute
Mahe
The Indian Navy received 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), on October 23, 2025. Named after a historic port town in Puducherry, 'Mahe' showcases India's maritime heritage and self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
Winter Schedule 2025
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced the Winter Schedule 2025 (WS25) for scheduled domestic airlines, effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026. The schedule includes a 5.95% increase in weekly departures compared to Winter Schedule 2024, with 26,495 departures from 126 airports. New airports added
Cyber Security
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organized a webinar on October 24, 2025, to promote cyber security awareness as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The event featured discussions on emerging cyber threats, including phishing and AI-enabled attacks, and emphasized the collective responsibility of the telecom sector in ensuring cybersecurity.
CGST Bhawan
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the newly-constructed Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Bhawan in Ghaziabad, emphasizing its role as a symbol of modern governance and efficiency. The state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance administrative synergy and operational efficiency by housing multiple CGST offices under one roof. The Minister
Telecom
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIIT-Hyderabad to collaborate on developing India-specific telecom standards and technologies. The partnership focuses on areas such as AI-driven networks, smart cities, quantum communications, and cyber security, aiming to enhance India's role in global standardization and
Healthcare
At the Bengaluru Diabetes Conference, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urged the healthcare sector to reduce reliance on government funding and foster private sector involvement. He highlighted India's advancements in biomanufacturing, indigenous medical devices, and successful research initiatives, emphasizing the need for collaboration between academia and industry to
BIRC 2025
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, scheduled for October 30-31 in New Delhi, aims to position India as a leader in the global rice supply chain. The event will unlock ₹1.80 lakh crore in new rice markets and is expected to generate ₹25,000 crore in export MoUs.
Ayurveda
The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with ICMR, is hosting a two-day National Seminar on 'Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda' from October 25-26, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. The seminar aims to bridge traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern biomedical research, focusing on liver health and collaborative research. Key themes include preventive
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, celebrated annually on October 31, commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Patel's birth, with special celebrations in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, featuring a grand parade showcasing police forces, cultural performances, and a message of unity in
Telecommunications Act 2023
The Ministry of Communications has announced an interim suspension of new applications for licenses, registrations, permissions, and No Objection Certificates (NoC) during the transition to the new authorisation regime under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This suspension will take effect from November 10, 2025, until the new authorisation framework is notified.
Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions reported significant progress in Special Campaign 5.0, with 4.16 lakh office spaces covered and ₹307.17 crore earned through scrap disposal. Over 4.62 lakh public grievances were resolved, freeing 128.06 lakh sq. ft. of office space for productive