healthy ageing
At the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, India reaffirmed its commitment to Healthy Ageing, emphasizing the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to cover all citizens over 70. The government aims to provide equitable healthcare for the elderly, with initiatives like the National Programme
UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to foster collaboration among startups, academia, and industry in enhancing digital identity security. The initiative aims to develop advanced biometric technologies and solutions to combat deepfakes, spoofing, and other security threats.
Defence
On October 16, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune. The committee inspected advanced military technologies and emphasized the importance of self-reliance in defense, urging India to not only
India
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, met Brazil’s Vice-President, H.E. Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, to discuss enhancing trade and economic ties. The leaders focused on energy cooperation, partnerships in pharmaceuticals and defense, and investment in research and innovation, while also exploring collaboration in AI and digitalization. Source: Original
MoHUA
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is actively engaged in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0 from October 2 to 31, 2025, focusing on e-waste disposal and improving government office cleanliness. Key achievements include reviewing 8,424 files, clearing 2,582 files, conducting
Khelo India
The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) will take place in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, 2025, featuring 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport. Over 5,000 athletes are expected to participate across seven cities. Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya emphasized the importance of
India
India, represented by Surveyor General Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, has been elected as Co-Chair of the UN Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025-2028 term. This election, held during the fourteenth Plenary Meeting in South Korea, underscores India's growing leadership in
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Union Minister of Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). He emphasized the need to accelerate rural development, particularly in the Northeast and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas. The meeting discussed plans for the 25th
Extradition
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of extraditing fugitives during a CBI conference in New Delhi. He highlighted the need for a robust legal framework and international cooperation to bring criminals to justice, asserting that the Modi government is committed to strengthening the rule of law and national
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced a competition for designing the official logo for India's Digital Connectivity Rating (DCR) framework. Open to individuals aged 15 and above, the competition aims to promote public participation and awareness of digital connectivity in buildings and public infrastructure. The
G20
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav represented India at the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity building, and technology transfer for sustainability. He called for a united global effort towards equality and environmental responsibility, reaffirming India's proactive role
Operation Sindoor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor as a reflection of India's growing indigenous defence capabilities during a convocation at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University. He emphasized the government's commitment to achieving a Rs 3 lakh crore defence manufacturing target and Rs