Guru Charan Yatra
On October 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his wishes for the Guru Charan Yatra, urging citizens, especially those along the route, to partake in the spiritual pilgrimage and visit the holy 'Jore Sahib'. He emphasized the importance of connecting with the teachings of Sri Guru Gobind
UNCTAD
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, represented India at the XVIth Session of the UNCTAD in Geneva, emphasizing India's economic growth, sustainability leadership, and commitment to equitable development. He highlighted India's transformation into a top global economy, its renewable energy initiatives, and the
Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (ECI) commenced a two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at IIIDEM, New Delhi, to assess the preparedness for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar led the conference, which followed a previous meeting on SIR preparedness. The Commission reviewed
Operation Sindoor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor as a demonstration of tri-service integration and the government's commitment to adaptive defense strategies. He emphasized the importance of civil-military fusion for national security and technological self-reliance, urging collaboration between civil and military sectors to enhance India&
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of the death of a differently-abled RTI activist, whose body was found in a canal after being abducted in Tharad district, Gujarat. The NHRC has requested a detailed report from the State DGP within two weeks, highlighting concerns over
Coal India
Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras to establish the 'Centre for Sustainable Energy'. This centre will focus on research and development in sustainable energy technologies, repurposing coal mines, and creating low-carbon technologies. The partnership aims to support India's
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.