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Wed, 15 Oct 2025
PLFS September 2025: labour force participation at 55.3%, female LFPR at 34.1%, unemployment at 5.2%
The PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025 showed labour force participation at a five-month high of 55.3%, female participation at 34.1% and unemployment up slightly to 5.2% (PIB, 15 October 2025).
DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System tested in a freefall jump from 32,000 feet
DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) successfully completed a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet by Indian Air Force test jumpers (PIB, 15 October 2025).
India's total exports for April–September 2025 estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45%
India's total exports of goods and services in April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45% from US$ 395.71 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 October 2025.
BEE invites entries for 35th National Energy Conservation Awards 2025; new category for digital content creators
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency invited entries by 7 November 2025 for the 35th National Energy Conservation Awards, to be presented on 14 December 2025, National Energy Conservation Day, with a new category for digital content creators (PIB, 15 October 2025).
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa's state visit: 70 years of ties, Buddha relics to travel, free e-visas
On 14 October 2025 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on a state visit marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of Strategic Partnership; India announced free e-visas for Mongolians.
Ministry of Mines classifies all limestone as a major mineral, ending the end-use distinction
The Ministry of Mines said on 14 October 2025 that, by a gazette notification of 10 October 2025, all limestone is now a major mineral, removing the minor-mineral category for limestone used in kilns to make lime for building.
India Post resumes all international postal services to the USA from 15 October 2025 under Delivery Duty Paid system
The Department of Posts announced on 14 October 2025 that all categories of international postal services to the USA would resume from 15 October 2025, using a Delivery Duty Paid mechanism to meet new US customs rules.
WPI inflation at 0.13% in September 2025; WPI food index inflation at (-)1.99%
India's annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 0.13% (provisional) in September 2025, with WPI food index inflation falling to (-)1.99%, DPIIT said on 14 October 2025.
INS Sahyadri at Busan for the maiden India–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise
INS Sahyadri made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, on 13 October 2025 to take part in the maiden Indian Navy–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise (PIB, 14 October 2025).
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Zomato to list 2.5 lakh gig opportunities a year on the National Career Service portal
On 14 October 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with Zomato, which will list about 2.5 lakh flexible livelihood opportunities a year on the National Career Service portal under a new 'Aggregator' category.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
CPI inflation falls to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017
India's retail inflation based on the All India Consumer Price Index fell to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, with food inflation at -2.28%, MoSPI said on 13 October 2025.
MoSPI releases draft schedule of National Household Income Survey 2026, India's first pan-India income survey
MoSPI said on 13 October 2025 that the National Household Income Survey, India's first pan-India survey measuring household income, will be launched in February 2026, and released its pre-testing report and draft questionnaire for feedback.
PM GatiShakti turns four: 'PM GatiShakti – Offshore' and 'PM GatiShakti Public' launched
Marking four years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan on 13 October 2025 in New Delhi, Piyush Goyal launched 'PM GatiShakti – Offshore', the 'PM GatiShakti Public' platform and the roll-out of District Master Plans to all 112 Aspirational Districts.
At Pre-COP30 in Brasilia, India calls for COP30 to be the 'COP of Adaptation'
On 13 October 2025 in Brasilia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, leading India at the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable, said COP30 in Belém (10–21 November 2025) should be the 'COP of Adaptation'.
EPFO's 238th CBT meeting simplifies partial withdrawals and launches 'Vishwas Scheme' on penal damages
On 13 October 2025 in New Delhi, the 238th meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya, merged 13 partial-withdrawal provisions into one rule allowing up to 100% of the eligible balance, and launched the 'Vishwas Scheme' to cut litigation over penal damages.
Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 launched to bring left-out workers under EPFO
The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 on 13 October 2025, letting employers enrol workers who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 but were left out of EPF, with a nominal Rs 100 penalty; it runs from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.
Applications open for three Global Impact Challenges of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, with ₹5.85 crore in awards
The Government opened applications on 13 October 2025 for three Global Impact Challenges — AI for All, AI by HER and YUVAi — under the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, with total awards of ₹5.85 crore and a deadline of 31 October 2025.
NITI Aayog releases strategy report on harnessing deep-sea and offshore fisheries
NITI Aayog released 'India's Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries' on 13 October 2025, setting out six policy interventions and a three-phase roadmap from 2025 to 2033 and beyond.
LEAPS 2025 launched to recognise excellence in India's logistics sector
On 13 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Piyush Goyal launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 of DPIIT; entries are open on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal until 15 November 2025.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
PM Modi launches PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 crore) for 100 districts at IARI, New Delhi
On 11 October 2025 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi launched the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana with an outlay of ₹24,000 crore, covering 100 districts and bringing 36 government schemes together.
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 crore) launched; targets 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31
The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, launched by PM Modi at IARI, New Delhi, on 11 October 2025 with ₹11,440 crore for 2025–26 to 2030–31, aims for 350 lakh tonnes of pulses from 310 lakh hectares by 2030–31.
ICGS Sachet makes port call at Maputo, delivers 20 tonnes of HADR material to Mozambique
On 11 October 2025 Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sachet made a port call at Maputo, Mozambique, during its overseas deployment to Africa, carrying 20 metric tonnes of humanitarian and disaster relief material.
Global 6G alliances issue 'New Delhi Declaration' calling 6G a global public good
On 11 October 2025, at the International Bharat6G Symposium 2025 held alongside India Mobile Congress 2025 in New Delhi, leading 6G alliances including Bharat 6G issued a joint statement committing to develop 6G as a global public good.
CEA's 52nd Foundation Day: roadmap for 100 GW nuclear by 2047, Brahmaputra hydro evacuation plan, EADMS portal
On 11 October 2025 in New Delhi, the Central Electricity Authority marked its 52nd Foundation Day by releasing a roadmap for 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, a transmission master plan for about 65 GW of Brahmaputra basin hydropower, and the EADMS portal.
India–EFTA TEPA explainer: $100 billion investment and 1 million jobs pledge, in force since 1 October 2025
A PIB explainer on 11 October 2025 said the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, signed on 10 March 2024 and in force since 1 October 2025, is the first Indian FTA with binding commitments on investment ($100 billion) and jobs (1 million) over 15 years.
ANRF Executive Council approves Special Purpose Fund and guidelines for ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme
On 11 October 2025 the Executive Council of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) approved a Special Purpose Fund and the implementation guidelines for the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
Manohar Lal at G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in KwaZulu-Natal backs Africa's Mission 300
At the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, reported on 11 October 2025, Power Minister Manohar Lal reaffirmed India's support for Africa's Mission 300 to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030.
India's best-ever World Para Athletics Championships: 22 medals, 10th place; Mandaviya felicitates athletes
On 11 October 2025 Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's para athletes after a record 22 medals (6 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze) and 10th place at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.