Bihar will go to polls in two phases on November 6 and 11 and votes will be counted on November 14 to decide the fate of the ruling NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the challenge posed by the opposition bloc comprising the RJD and Congress among others. The election in the politically important state this time has a third force in the form of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, while a Special Intensive Review (SIR), which Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar repeatedly described as “shuddhikaran” (purification), of the voter list has already charged up the electoral…
Author: Aruna Sharma
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the MY Bharat – National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2022-23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 6, 2025). The My Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) is one of the flagship programmes of the Government of India, which aims to develop the personality and character of students through voluntary community service. This Scheme was introduced in 1969 during the birth centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi. The MY Bharat-NSS Award, instituted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 1993-94, honours and celebrates the outstanding contributions of youth in the fields of social…
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, today inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district, marking a historic milestone as the state’s first commercial coal mining project. This event opens a new chapter in Arunachal Pradesh’s economic journey, positioning it firmly on India’s coal and energy map. Marking the historic occasion, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, performed the Bhumi Pujan and participated in a tree plantation drive under the “100-tree plantation…
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), country’s largest public sector steelmaker and Maharatna company, has supplied the entire requirement of special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned to the Indian Navy today on 06.10.2025. This marks a proud milestone in India’s naval modernization journey. INS Androth is the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvettes, the first being INS Arnala which was commissioned on 18th June 2025. SAIL has notably supplied the full quantity of special grade steel – including HR Sheets and Plates – for the eight ASW-SWC, Including INS Arnala and Androth, being…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Bihar’s “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana” on Friday and transfer Rs 10,000 each to the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across the state, totalling Rs 7,500 crore. Officials said the scheme is aimed at making women “aatmanirbhar” (self-dependent) and promoting empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities. The scheme is universal in nature, under which financial assistance will be provided to one woman from each family in the state, enabling them to start employment or livelihood activities of their choice.
The Government of India has launched Special Campaign 5.0, a focused initiative to embed Swachhatta in Government offices and expedite the disposal of pending matters across various departments. The campaign officially kicks off on 2nd October 2025, following a preparatory phase that began on 15th September 2025, during which specific targets are being set. In alignment with this nationwide effort, the Ministry of Railways is preparing to implement the campaign across the entire Indian Railways network with full vigor and commitment. Swachhatta Abhiyans are already underway at multiple Railway Stations and Ministry offices, marking a strong start to the campaign.…
On the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated in Shramdaan under the Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi, as part of the ongoing Swacchotsav celebrations inspired by the call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a Swachh Bharat. Addressing the gathering, Shri Pradhan emphasized that cleanliness must be a daily practice, not confined to a single day. He urged everyone, especially students, to make cleanliness a habit and work collectively towards building a clean, healthy, and prosperous India for future generations. Engaging with students,…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a landmark contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A — comprising 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters — along with associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal, valued at over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), was inked on 25th September 2025. Deliveries will begin in 2027-28 and conclude within six years. The LCA Mk1A, the most advanced variant of the indigenous fighter aircraft, will feature over 64% indigenous content and incorporate 67 additional items beyond the earlier contract signed in January 2021. Advanced…
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), the Singrauli-based flagship subsidiary of Coal India, is enthusiastically observing the “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign from 17th September to 2 October, 2025. NCL is organizing a wide spectrum of activities, including cleanliness awareness drives, cleaning of public places, identification and Cleanliness of CTU sites, Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir, beautification of eco-tourism and religious spots, office cleanliness initiatives, plantation drives under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Abhiyaan”, “Thank You Safai Mitra” program, Clean and Green Festival celebrations, Swachhata Pathshala, and Swachhata Samvad as well as creative competitions such…
The Ministry of Coal in partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to organize the 2nd Roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. The event will be graced by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, as Chief Guest, and Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, as Guest of Honour. The roadshow follows the recent launch of the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions by the Ministry, enabling companies to mine and utilize coal for various purposes.…