Polity & Governance Current Affairs — All time
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Sun, 05 Oct 2025
Sat, 04 Oct 2025
UIDAI waives Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Update charges for children aged 7–15
On 4 October 2025, UIDAI said it had waived charges for children's Mandatory Biometric Update in Aadhaar for one year from 1 October 2025, benefiting about 6 crore children.
Amit Shah attends 75-day Bastar Dussehra at Jagdalpur; reiterates 31 March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism
On 4 October 2025 at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 75-day Bastar Dussehra and reiterated that Naxalism will be wiped out by 31 March 2026.
Fri, 03 Oct 2025
TRAI recommends Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private broadcasters, starting with 13 cities in simulcast mode
On 3 October 2025, TRAI released recommendations on a Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private radio broadcasters, proposing digital services in simulcast mode in 13 cities, starting with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
CCPA fines Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading UPSC CSE 2022 results advertisement
On 3 October 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had fined Drishti IAS ₹5 lakh for misleading ads claiming '216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022'.
Mizoram's 808 Village Councils get ₹14.52 crore in XV Finance Commission untied grants
On 3 October 2025, the Centre said it had released ₹14.52 crore in Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to all 808 eligible Village Councils in Mizoram.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for Central Government employees and pensioners
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, from 55% to 58% of basic pay or pension, with effect from 1 July 2025.
Centre releases ₹1,01,603 crore advance tax devolution to States ahead of festivals
The Union Government released an additional tax devolution instalment of ₹1,01,603 crore to State Governments on 1 October 2025, ahead of the festive season.
Cabinet approves nationwide celebration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved nationwide celebrations to mark 150 years of the national song 'Vande Mataram', with a focus on youth and students.
Tue, 30 Sept 2025
Bihar Special Intensive Revision completed; final roll has about 7.42 crore electors
The Election Commission of India completed the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls on 30 September 2025 and published a final roll of about 7.42 crore electors.
Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra dies at 93
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, the first president of the BJP's Delhi unit and a five-term Lok Sabha MP, died at AIIMS New Delhi on 30 September 2025 at the age of 93.
Mon, 29 Sept 2025
Home Ministry says it remains open to dialogue with Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 29 September 2025 that the government remains open to dialogue on Ladakh with the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance at any time.
UIDAI holds fourth Aadhaar Samvaad in Hyderabad; Aadhaar MyStamp marks 16th Aadhaar Day
The Unique Identification Authority of India held its fourth Aadhaar Samvaad stakeholder conference in Hyderabad on 29 September 2025, where India Post unveiled an Aadhaar MyStamp for the 16th Aadhaar Day.
Sun, 28 Sept 2025
Amit Shah says India will be free of Naxalism by 31 March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at the valedictory session of 'Bharat Manthan-2025: Naxal Mukt Bharat' in New Delhi on 28 September 2025 that India will be free from Naxalism by 31 March 2026.
Mann Ki Baat 126th episode: Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, Chhath for UNESCO list, Khadi on Gandhi Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 126th Mann Ki Baat on 28 September 2025 featured the Navy's Navika Sagar Parikrama officers, the bid to list Chhath Puja with UNESCO and an appeal to buy Khadi on 2 October.
Election Commission to deploy 470 central observers for Bihar election and eight bye-elections
The Election Commission of India announced on 28 September 2025 that it will deploy 470 officers as central observers for the Bihar Assembly election and bye-elections in eight seats across seven states and a UT.
Mediation training for Debts Recovery Tribunal officers and PSB executives ends at Supreme Court
A 40-hour mediation training programme for Debts Recovery Tribunal presiding officers and public sector bank executives, run by the Department of Financial Services and the Supreme Court's MCPC, concluded on 28 September 2025.
Sat, 27 Sept 2025
Fri, 26 Sept 2025
Sonam Wangchuk detained under the National Security Act in Leh, moved to Jodhpur jail
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act in Leh on 26 September 2025 on an order of the District Magistrate, Leh, and lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail the same night.
CCPA fines FirstCry ₹2 lakh for misleading price representation
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on Digital Age Retail Pvt. Ltd. (FirstCry) on 26 September 2025 for showing 'MRP inclusive of all taxes' but adding GST on the discounted price at checkout.
Thu, 25 Sept 2025
ECI: penultimate EVM counting round only after postal ballots are counted
The Election Commission of India decided on 25 September 2025 that the penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting will be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed, as its 30th electoral reform initiative in six months.
Centre releases over ₹2,400 crore XV Finance Commission grants to panchayats in Bihar, Himachal and UP
The Union Government released over ₹2,400 crore on 25 September 2025 as the first instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26 to rural local bodies in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
MoSPI releases draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 for public comments
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 for public consultation on 25 September 2025, to reposition the institute ahead of its centenary in 2031.
Wed, 24 Sept 2025
Four killed in Leh as statehood protest turns violent; curfew imposed
Four people were killed and dozens injured in Leh, Ladakh, on 24 September 2025 when a protest demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status turned violent, and a curfew was imposed across Leh district.
Finance Minister launches the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi on 24 September 2025, with a Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches.
PM chairs 49th PRAGATI meeting; reviews eight projects worth over ₹65,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 49th PRAGATI meeting on 24 September 2025 and reviewed eight infrastructure projects across 15 States and UTs worth over ₹65,000 crore.