As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, Minister of Women & Child Development visited the Ministry’s offices at Jeevan Vihar and Jeevan Tara on October 16, 2025, to review cleanliness initiatives, community care programs, and institutional care enhancement measures. This visit underscores the Ministry’s continued commitment to Swachhata, Good…
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“Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 Empowers Tribal Governance”
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will host the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 on 17th October at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Hon’ble President of India will grace the event as Chief Guest, alongside the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Ministers of Line Ministries, and senior officials. The…
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NMDC Steel First in India to Get BIS License for Pipeline Steel
NMDC Steel Limited (NSL), India’s state-of-the-art integrated steel plant, has become the first company in the country to receive the Indian Standards (IS) license for Hot Rolled Steel Strip, Sheet, and Plates for Welded Steel Pipe for Pipeline Transportation Systems (IS 18384:2023). The milestone was achieved during the World Standards…
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“Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews PMGSY, Urges Rural Boost”
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The meeting focused on assessing nationwide implementation, identifying challenges, and strengthening action plans to accelerate…
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India-Australia Strengthen Energy Ties at 5th Dialogue
India and Australia convened the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue on 16 October 2025 in New Delhi, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable energy cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate…
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India Denies Trump Claim on Modi, Russian Oil
New Delhi, October 16: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports. The ministry stated it was “not aware” of any recent phone conversation between the two leaders, casting doubt on…
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas on Bihar Voter List Transparency
The Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, began hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi examined concerns over transparency, inclusion, and deletion of voters. Earlier, on October 9, the Court…
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SpiceJet Launches Special Bihar Flights for Diwali, Chhath
SpiceJet has announced a special schedule of festive flights to Bihar ahead of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations. This move aims to improve connectivity for passengers traveling to Patna, Darbhanga, and nearby cities during the peak festive season. According to a company statement, SpiceJet has introduced new services…
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif: ‘Ball in Taliban’s Court’ for Ceasefire
Islamabad, October 16: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declared that the “ball is in the Afghan Taliban’s court” to ensure a permanent ceasefire, following a week of deadly clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border that killed dozens of civilians and troops. Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, PM Sharif said…
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Gujarat Cabinet Resigns Ahead of Local Polls; Expansion Friday
In a major political development ahead of local body elections, the entire Gujarat cabinet, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, resigned on Thursday. Sources reported that all 16 ministers, including eight cabinet-rank ministers and nine ministers of state, submitted their resignations to the party leadership. The reshuffle comes nearly three years…