Make in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasizing the importance of a growing industrial base supported by the 'Make in India' initiative. The article discusses efforts to modernize, mechanize, and digitize ports along the east-west trade route, showcasing India's unique advantages.
K R Narayanan
On October 23, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President K R Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. In her speech, she highlighted Narayanan's life as a testament to courage, perseverance, and self-belief, emphasizing his dedication to education and values of fairness and inclusion. She called
IT Rules
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, specifically Rule 3(1)(d), to improve transparency, accountability, and safeguards in the removal of unlawful online content by intermediaries. Key features include senior-level authorisation for content removal, detailed reasoned intimations, and a periodic review
Chemical Emergencies
The Union Health Secretary has launched specialized training modules aimed at enhancing public health management of chemical emergencies. Developed by the National Centre for Disease Control in collaboration with NDMA and WHO India, the modules focus on preparedness, pre-hospital management, and medical management of chemical incidents. This initiative aims to
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a cordial conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, congratulating him on Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship. Modi expressed his interest in joining the upcoming ASEAN-India Summit virtually and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Source: Original Link
Tripura
The recent reduction of GST rates from 12% to 5% on various sectors in Tripura, including handlooms, tea, sericulture, and food processing, is set to enhance competitiveness, support rural livelihoods, and expand market access. This reform benefits over 1.37 lakh households in handloom textiles, 54 tea estates, 15,550
DAY-NRLM
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a flagship program by the Indian government aimed at alleviating poverty by mobilizing rural households into Self Help Groups (SHGs). The initiative has successfully mobilized over 10 crore households, supported millions of women farmers, and trained rural youth for
Bhai Dooj
On October 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across India on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. In a post on X, he expressed his wishes for happiness, prosperity, and strength in the bond between brothers and sisters, emphasizing the significance of love and trust in
National Biodiversity Authority
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has allocated ₹67 lakhs to the Dapur Biodiversity Management Committee in Maharashtra to empower local communities and promote equitable benefit sharing. This funding is linked to the commercial use of microorganisms from the region's soil for probiotic products, ensuring that local communities receive
NESTS
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) held an event in New Delhi to showcase its educational and cultural initiatives, including the release of a GI-Tagged Painting Album and academic diaries for students and teachers. Secretary of Tribal Affairs, Shri Vibhu Nayar, emphasized the importance of these initiatives in
Indian Railways
In response to the surge in travel during the Chhath festivities, Indian Railways will run 1,500 special trains over the next five days, averaging 300 trains daily. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance passenger services during the festive season, with over 12,000 special trains
Vegetable Oil Regulation
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has amended the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, mandating registration and monthly reporting for all stakeholders in the edible oil supply chain. Non-compliance will lead to strict penalties, and inspection drives will be conducted to ensure adherence. This initiative