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Sat, 04 Oct 2025
PM launches ₹60,000 crore PM-SETU to upgrade 1,000 ITIs at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh
On 4 October 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi launched PM-SETU, a ₹60,000 crore centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs, at the 4th National Skill Convocation.
ICGS Akshar, second Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, commissioned at Karaikal
On 4 October 2025 at Karaikal, Puducherry, the Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshar, the second of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Mines Ministry issues guidelines for ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
On 4 October 2025, the Ministry of Mines said it had issued guidelines on 2 October for the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, with applications open until 1 April 2026.
Employment rose to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, unemployment fell to 3.2%: government explainer
On 4 October 2025, a government explainer citing the Labour Ministry said employment in India rose from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to 64.33 crore in 2023–24, and unemployment fell from 6.0% to 3.2%.
Sitharaman launches 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign on unclaimed financial assets in Gandhinagar
On 4 October 2025 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar', a nationwide campaign from October to December 2025 to help citizens trace and claim unclaimed financial assets.
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.
Non-FASTag users to pay 1.25 times toll via UPI, double in cash, from 15 November 2025
On 4 October 2025, the Road Transport Ministry notified that from 15 November 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will pay twice the toll in cash but only 1.25 times if they pay by UPI.
'India-Singapore @60' business session in Singapore marks 60 years of diplomatic ties
On 4 October 2025 in Singapore, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal gave the keynote at the 'India-Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement' business session, marking 60 years of India–Singapore diplomatic relations.
MoSPI releases Discussion Paper 2.0 on treating free PDS items in CPI
On 4 October 2025, the Statistics Ministry released Discussion Paper 2.0 on how free Public Distribution System (PDS) foodgrains should be treated in compiling the Consumer Price Index, as part of the CPI base revision.
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.
Amit Shah launches Goa's 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana' and 21 projects worth ₹2,452 crore
On 4 October 2025 in Goa, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Goa government's 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana' to give home ownership rights, and opened or laid foundations for 21 projects worth ₹2,452 crore.
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'.
Amit Shah inaugurates ₹350 crore Sabar Dairy plant at Rohtak, Haryana
On 3 October 2025 at Rohtak, Haryana, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a Sabar Dairy plant built at about ₹350 crore to make curd, yogurt, buttermilk and sweets.
NITI Aayog releases first Tax Policy Working Paper on Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors
On 3 October 2025 in New Delhi, NITI Aayog released the first paper in its Tax Policy Working Paper Series–I, on improving tax certainty around Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors.
Adi Sewa Parv ends with Tribal Village Vision 2030 declarations passed in Special Gram Sabhas
On 3 October 2025, the Tribal Affairs Ministry said tribal villages and tolas had passed 'Tribal Village Vision 2030' declarations in Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October, completing the Adi Sewa Parv.
Vaishnaw and Japan's Transport Minister Nakano visit Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train sites at Surat and BKC
On 3 October 2025, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Japan's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Hiromasa Nakano visited Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail sites at Surat and Mumbai's BKC.
Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan ends with over 18 lakh health camps and nearly 10 crore footfall
On 3 October 2025, the Health Ministry said the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (17 September–2 October 2025) had held over 18 lakh health camps, with a footfall of nearly 10 crore people.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025
Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Puja at Bhuj, warns Pakistan over Sir Creek
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at Bhuj Military Station, Gujarat, on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, and warned that any Pakistani misadventure in the Sir Creek sector would get a decisive response.
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme draws ₹1.15 lakh crore investment proposals
The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) received 249 applications with proposed investment of ₹1,15,351 crore, nearly double its target, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 2 October 2025.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches NIELIT Digital University, opens five new NIELIT centres
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the NIELIT Digital University platform in New Delhi on 2 October 2025 and virtually inaugurated five new NIELIT centres.
Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra dies at 89
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, the Banaras gharana Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, died in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, on 2 October 2025 at the age of 89.
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Nation marks Mahatma Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary
India observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2025, the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with tributes led by the Vice-President at Raj Ghat and the Prime Minister.
Bhupender Yadav lays foundation of 'Namo Van' at Manesar as Wildlife Week 2025 begins
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation stone of 'Namo Van' at Manesar, Haryana, on 2 October 2025 to mark Wildlife Week 2025 (2–8 October).
RSS completes 100 years; PM and Vice-President mark centenary
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) completed 100 years on Vijayadashami, 2 October 2025, with the Prime Minister and the Vice-President marking the centenary.
Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 culminates on Swachh Bharat Diwas; over 16 crore took part
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign (17 September–2 October) culminated on Swachh Bharat Diwas, 2 October 2025, with over 16 crore citizens taking part.
Nation pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary
Former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri was remembered on his birth anniversary on 2 October 2025, with the Vice-President paying tribute at Vijay Ghat.
Wed, 01 Oct 2025
Cabinet approves ₹11,440 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses for 2025-26 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore, aiming to raise pulses output to 350 lakh tonnes.
Cabinet raises Rabi MSPs for 2026-27; wheat at ₹2,585 per quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 1 October 2025 raised Minimum Support Prices for all Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27, taking wheat to ₹2,585 per quintal.
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.