INS Sahyadri
The Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Sahyadri visited Kemaman, Malaysia, on October 2, 2025, as part of its operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific. The visit, welcomed by the Royal Malaysian Navy, aimed to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two nations. This marks
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) will host the 2nd National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2025) in New Delhi on October 6-7, 2025. The conference, themed 'Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development', aims to foster collaboration between government initiatives, corporate strategies, and indigenous
Darjeeling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the lives lost in a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. He emphasized the government's commitment to assist those affected and mentioned that the situation is being closely monitored due to heavy rains and landslides in the area. Source: Original Link
Arunachal Pradesh
On October 6, 2025, Arunachal Pradesh will inaugurate its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a significant step towards energy security and local prosperity. The mine, with reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes, was revived after years of delays and is expected to generate over ₹100
GST reforms
Maharashtra's economy is set to benefit significantly from the recent GST reforms, which include reductions in tax rates across various sectors such as agriculture, textiles, automotive, and healthcare. Key changes include a GST cut on processed sugar and food, textiles, and medicines, which will lower costs for consumers
NaMo Semiconductor Lab
The Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the establishment of the NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crore. This initiative aims to enhance India's talent pool for chip manufacturing and packaging, supporting the 'Make
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) took part in the Swachhata Hi Seva – 2025 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2025, promoting cleanliness and sustainability in India. Over 90 Cleanliness Target Units and 45 public places were cleaned with the help of more than 2,000 volunteers. MHI organized
Leprosy
India has made significant strides in reducing leprosy prevalence, dropping from 57.2 per 10,000 in 1981 to 0.57 in 2025. The percentage of child cases has also decreased from 9.04% in 2014-15 to 4.68% in 2024-25. As of March 2025, 31 states and 638 districts
Skill Development
At the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 46 All India ITI toppers and launched the PM-SETU scheme, a ₹60,000 crore initiative to modernize 1,000 Government ITIs. The scheme aims to enhance skill development through a hub-and-spoke model and introduce vocational skill labs in schools, promoting
Mhaje Ghar Yojana
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana' in Goa, granting property rights to 10 lakh citizens and laying the foundation for 21 development projects worth ₹2,452 crore. This initiative aims to empower citizens entangled in legal disputes and marks a significant step towards Goa&
ICGS Akshar
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned on October 4, 2025, in Karaikal, Puducherry. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, the 51-meter vessel features advanced technology, including a maximum speed of 27 knots and a range
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard will conduct the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) alongside the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) Meeting on October 5-6, 2025, off Chennai's coast. The event will involve participation from various ministries, state governments, and international observers,