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Sun, 05 Oct 2025
SECL opens Coal India's first all-women operated Central Store Unit at Korba
On 5 October 2025 at its Central Workshop in Korba, Chhattisgarh, South Eastern Coalfields Limited opened Coal India's first fully women-operated Central Store Unit.
Rajasthan's first 'Namo Biodiversity Park' (Namo Van) inaugurated at Alwar
On 5 October 2025 at Pratap Bandh in Alwar, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated Rajasthan's first 'Namo Biodiversity Park', named 'NAMO VAN'.
43rd Fit India Sundays on Cycle marks World Teachers' Day; Mandaviya leads ride in New Delhi
On 5 October 2025 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, held to mark World Teachers' Day.
DGCA reviews festive-season airfares; airlines to add over 1,700 flights
On 5 October 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had reviewed airfare trends before the festive rush and that airlines had agreed to add extra flights.
INS Sahyadri makes port call at Kemaman, Malaysia during South China Sea deployment
On 2 October 2025, the Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Sahyadri made a three-day port call at Kemaman, Malaysia, as part of the Eastern Fleet's operational deployment to the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
IICA to host 2nd National Conference on CSR (NCCSR 2025) on tribal development in New Delhi
On 5 October 2025, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs announced it would host the 2nd National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2025) in New Delhi on 6–7 October.
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.
Textiles Ministry launches 'Swadeshi Campaign' to boost domestic demand for handloom and textiles
On 4 October 2025, the Ministry of Textiles announced a nationwide 'Swadeshi Campaign', running for 6 to 9 months, to boost domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textiles, especially among millennials and Gen Z.
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.
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.
Envoys of Mauritania, Luxembourg, Canada and Slovenia present credentials to President Murmu
On 3 October 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of Mauritania, Luxembourg, Canada and Slovenia.
Deadline for new applications under PLI Scheme for Textiles extended to 31 December 2025
On 3 October 2025, the Ministry of Textiles extended the last date for new applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles to 31 December 2025, citing strong industry response.
Nadda attends AIIMS Bilaspur's 3rd Foundation Day; 127 posts sanctioned
On 3 October 2025 at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda attended AIIMS Bilaspur's 3rd Foundation Day and said 127 new posts had been sanctioned for the institute.
How GST cuts help J&K: Pashmina, Basohli paintings, almonds and tourism move to 5%
On 3 October 2025, a government explainer said GST cuts from 12% to 5% would make Jammu and Kashmir's handicrafts, almonds, walnuts and hotel stays more competitive.