Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence is actively conducting Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, involving the Armed Forces and defence establishments nationwide. In the first two weeks, 139,484 files were reviewed, 1,443 sites cleaned, and 157 rules simplified, generating Rs. 10.89 crores from scrap
JAIMEX-25
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) from October 16 to 18, 2025, and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on October 21, 2025. The exercise included advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare and missile defense drills, enhancing interoperability between the Indian
Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has made significant interim progress in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, record management, and timely disposal of pending matters. Launched on October 2, 2025, the campaign has seen 54 cleanliness initiatives, the disposal of 192
7 nm processor
India is advancing its semiconductor capabilities with the development of a 7 nm processor, marking a significant step in its journey towards self-reliance in technology. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this initiative is part of the India Semiconductor Mission and aims to enhance the country's position in
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across 23 states, covering over 20,000 km of National Highways. This initiative aims to collect and analyze road inventory and pavement condition data, identifying road defects such as potholes and surface cracking. The data
Cleanliness Campaign
The Department of Rural Development has initiated Special Campaign 5.0 to enhance cleanliness and expedite the resolution of pending matters. The campaign has achieved significant progress in its first 15 days, including the completion of three cleanliness drives and a commitment to clear pending matters by October 31, 2025.
Tribal Business Conclave
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced the Tribal Business Conclave 2025, set to take place on November 12, 2025, in New Delhi. This event aims to empower tribal entrepreneurs, fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in line with the Prime Minister's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Conclave will
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, is set to visit Berlin from October 23, 2025, to strengthen India's economic ties with Germany, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The visit includes high-level meetings with German officials and CEOs, participation in the
CPR Awareness Week
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized a pan-India CPR Awareness Week from October 13-17, 2025, aimed at enhancing public understanding and practical capacity in Compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The initiative engaged over 7.47 lakh citizens through various activities, including live demonstrations, training sessions, and digital engagement, with
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of attacks on three journalists in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura. Notices have been issued to the Director Generals of Police in these states, demanding detailed reports within two weeks. The incidents involved severe assaults on journalists while
Special Campaign 5.0
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is actively engaged in Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on workplace cleanliness and efficiency. Key achievements include the disposal of 1.43 lakh kg of scrap, cleaning of 973 spots, and review of 14,000 files. The campaign aims to institutionalize cleanliness and minimize
AI Playbooks
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, launched three key publications aimed at promoting responsible AI adoption in agriculture and small businesses. The publications, part of the AI for India 2030 initiative, include playbooks for agriculture and SMEs, along with an AI Sandbox White Paper.