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Sat, 25 Oct 2025
NBA releases ₹18.3 lakh benefit-sharing money to BMCs in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹18.3 lakh in Access and Benefit Sharing money to two Biodiversity Management Committees in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim.
MoS George Kurian urges NFDP registration at fisheries outreach in Kerala
Union Minister of State George Kurian opened a Fisheries Outreach Programme at Njarakkal, Ernakulam, on 25 October 2025 and urged fishers to register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform.
PIB backgrounder: AI platforms such as Bhashini digitise all 22 scheduled languages
A PIB backgrounder on 25 October 2025 described how AI platforms like Bhashini, BharatGen and Adi-Vaani are bringing India's 22 scheduled languages and tribal languages online.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025
Cochin Shipyard delivers 'Mahe', first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Navy
'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 23 October 2025.
Government extends LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle options to central employees under NPS and UPS
The Government approved extending the LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle (BLC) investment options to Central Government employees under both the National Pension System and the Unified Pension Scheme.
Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to be held at Bharat Mandapam on 30–31 October
The Commerce Department announced on 24 October 2025 that the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 30–31 October.
Year-long 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma's Kittur victory ends; ₹200 coin released
The year-long national commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma's victory at Kittur ended in New Delhi on 24 October 2025 with the release of a ₹200 commemorative coin.
₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to build critical-mineral recycling from e-waste and batteries
The Ministry of Mines outlined the ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, to boost recovery of critical minerals from e-waste, spent batteries and scrap.
Kurnool bus fire: 19 passengers and a motorcyclist killed near Chinnatekur; PM announces ex-gratia
A Hyderabad–Bengaluru private sleeper bus caught fire after hitting a motorcycle near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, early on 24 October 2025, killing 19 passengers and the motorcyclist.
Rajnath Singh reviews Army preparedness at Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer; visits Tanot and Laungewala
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Indian Army's operational preparedness at the Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer and visited Tanot and Laungewala on 24 October 2025.
ECI mandates Assured Minimum Facilities and mobile phone deposit at polling stations for Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India directed that every polling station in the Bihar Assembly election and the 2025 bye-elections have Assured Minimum Facilities and voter assistance, including a new mobile phone deposit facility.
Winter Schedule 2025: 26,495 weekly domestic departures from 126 airports; four new airports added
The Civil Aviation Ministry finalised the Winter Schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, with 26,495 departures a week from 126 airports between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026.
Advertising legend Piyush Pandey of Ogilvy dies at 70
Piyush Pandey, the Ogilvy creative leader behind iconic Fevicol and Cadbury ads, died in Mumbai at 70; the Prime Minister condoled his death on 24 October 2025.
Coast Guard launches fast patrol vessels Ajit and Aparajit at Goa Shipyard
The Indian Coast Guard launched two Fast Patrol Vessels, ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit, at Goa Shipyard Limited on 24 October 2025.
New helpline 1515 for POSHAN and PMMVY from 1 November 2025
The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that the new toll-free helpline 1515 for POSHAN and PMMVY will replace 14408 from 1 November 2025.
BRO's Project Arunank marks 18th Raising Day in Arunachal Pradesh
Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on 24 October 2025.
President Murmu attends centenary of St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa's College in Ernakulam, Kerala, on 24 October 2025.
PM addresses Rozgar Mela; highlights Pratibha Setu portal for UPSC finalists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Rozgar Mela by video conference on 24 October 2025 and said over 11 lakh appointment letters had been issued through Rozgar Melas.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
DAC clears proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore, including Landing Platform Docks and NAMIS
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capability proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore for the Army, Navy and Air Force on 23 October 2025.
Government amends Rule 3(1)(d) of IT Rules: only senior officers can order content takedowns
MeitY notified amendments to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021, requiring takedown notices to come from officers of at least Joint Secretary rank (or DIG for police) and a monthly review by a Secretary-level officer.
Banking Laws (Amendment) Act nomination rules take effect 1 November: up to four nominees allowed
The Finance Ministry notified that nomination provisions of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, allowing up to four nominees for bank deposits, safe custody articles and lockers, take effect from 1 November 2025.
President Murmu inaugurates Sree Narayana Guru Mahasamadhi centenary observance at Sivagiri
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi centenary of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala, on 23 October 2025.
India marks International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23'; first census counted 718 snow leopards
India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025 with a '#23for23' campaign; Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the first-ever census recorded 718 snow leopards, 477 of them in Ladakh.
ECI's two-day CEOs' conference on Special Intensive Revision preparedness concludes
The Election Commission of India's two-day conference of state Chief Electoral Officers on preparing for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ended at IIIDEM, New Delhi, on 23 October 2025.
Rajnath Singh releases Defence Procurement Manual 2025, effective 1 November
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 in New Delhi on 23 October 2025; it governs about ₹1 lakh crore of revenue procurement from 1 November 2025.
India re-elected Vice-Chair of COP10 Bureau of the anti-doping convention
India was re-elected Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific group at the 10th Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held at UNESCO Paris on 20–22 October 2025.
Health Secretary launches NCDC training modules on handling chemical emergencies
The Union Health Secretary released three training modules on Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies, developed by NCDC with NDMA and WHO India, at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, on 23 October 2025.
14th India–Bhutan Border Management and Security Meeting held in Thimphu
The 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu on 16–17 October 2025, the first since 2019.
Tarun Kumar Pithode takes charge as full-time Member Secretary of CAQM
IAS officer Tarun Kumar Pithode took charge as the full-time Member Secretary of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas on 23 October 2025.
NHRC asks 19 states and 4 UTs to protect homeless people from cold waves
The National Human Rights Commission urged 19 states and 4 Union Territories to take preventive steps to protect the homeless and vulnerable from cold waves, citing 3,639 cold-wave deaths in 2019–2023.