Indian Railways
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed passenger movement during the festive season at the Railway Board War Room, highlighting real-time coordination and special arrangements. Over 1,200 special trains will operate to manage the Chhath festival rush, with a focus on passenger safety and comfort. The initiative includes upgraded facilities at
Tarun Kumar Pithode
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode, a 2009 batch IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh, has taken charge as the new full-time Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas. He succeeds Shri Arvind Kumar Nautiyal and will serve a tenure of five years until September
AI for Social Good
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) held a Curtain Raiser event on October 23, 2025, to promote its participation in the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025. Secretary Shri S. Krishnan emphasized the importance of AI as a transformative technology for India's development, advocating
Vice President
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to discuss India's scientific and technological progress. The Vice-President praised India's rise in the Global Innovation Index and highlighted breakthroughs in various fields, including biotechnology and quantum computing. He emphasized the importance of ethical
Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu attended the valedictory function of St. Thomas College's Platinum Jubilee in Palai, Kerala, emphasizing the importance of education in individual and collective progress. She praised the college's commitment to holistic learning and social justice, highlighting Kerala's achievements in human development through
Bioinnovation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of leveraging regional strengths to build a robust bioinnovation ecosystem in India during a review meeting of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). He highlighted ongoing projects aimed at expanding the country's bio-innovation landscape, including the mapping of states based on
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India concluded a two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at IIIDEM, New Delhi, focusing on preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led the conference, which included discussions on the progress of mapping current electors and interactions
Aviation
India's aviation sector is set to expand significantly by 2047, with plans to increase the number of airports from 163 to 350-400 and support over 25 million jobs. The UDAN scheme has revolutionized regional connectivity, facilitating over 1.56 crore passengers and 3.23 lakh flights. Initiatives like
Nagaland
Nagaland Minister Shri Temjen Imna Along met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to extend Diwali greetings and discuss development initiatives for the state. They focused on enhancing science-led development, innovation, and administrative reforms in Nagaland, with a commitment to youth-centric initiatives and the promotion of a startup ecosystem in
Defence Procurement Manual
On October 23, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, set to take effect on November 1, 2025. The manual aims to streamline procurement processes for the Armed Forces, facilitating approximately Rs 1 lakh crore in revenue procurement. Key changes include relaxed liquidated damages,
Indian Navy
During the Naval Commanders' Conference, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized the Indian Navy's operational readiness and deterrent posture, particularly in relation to Pakistan. He highlighted the Navy's role in ensuring maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its commitment to self-reliance through indigenous
Defence Acquisition Council
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved proposals totaling approximately Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. Key procurements include the Nag Missile System for the Army, Landing Platform Docks for the Navy, and a Collaborative Long Range Target