Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated MILMEDICON-2025 — the International Conference on Physical and Mental Trauma in Military Settings — on 28th August 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event has been organised by the Directorate General of Medical Services (Army). In his inaugural address, Shri Seth highlighted India’s commitment to advancing military medicine through global partnerships, cutting-edge research, and respect for the legacy of service. He described the conference as a tribute to the nation’s warriors and a crucial step towards future-ready healthcare solutions. The two-day conference goes beyond being a scientific gathering. In sync with…
Author: Aruna Sharma
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) hosted the Regional Conference of Skill Ministers – Kaushal Manthan in Chandigarh, marking a significant step towards strengthening Centre–State collaboration on skills and entrepreneurship. Chaired by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, the conference brought together Skill Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, and policy leaders from across North India. Representatives from Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand participated in the deliberations. At the core of the discussions was…
The Tamil Nadu government has directed the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (TNSEIAA) to withdraw the clearance earlier granted to ONGC for hydrocarbon exploration in Ramanathapuram district. The decision comes in response to widespread protests and strong opposition from fishermen and political parties. The TNSEIAA had previously cleared ONGC’s proposal to drill 20 wells for hydrocarbon exploration in the district. However, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, who also holds the Environment, Climate Change, and Forests portfolio, reiterated that such projects would not be permitted in Tamil Nadu. “The firm policy of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is not to allow any…
India and Japan continue to deepen their collaboration in the energy sector under the Japan–India Clean Energy Partnership, focusing on energy security, clean energy transition, and climate change mitigation. This cooperation has been institutionalized through the India–Japan Energy Dialogue and sectoral Joint Working Groups (JWGs). On 25th August 2025, a Ministerial-level India–Japan Energy Dialogue was held via video conferencing, co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Government of Japan. During the dialogue, MoP, MNRE, MoPNG, and the Ministry of Coal…
उत्तर प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी ने आज गोरखपुर जिले के एनआईसी भवन सभागार में 10 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक लागत वाले निर्माण एवं विकास कार्यों की समीक्षा बैठक की। मुख्यमंत्री जी ने निर्देश दिया कि सभी विभाग सड़क, बिजली और जल संरक्षण के विशेष अभियान चलाएँ। नगर निगम, गोरखपुर विकास प्राधिकरण और नगर पंचायतों द्वारा स्वच्छता एवं सफाई के लिए विशेष प्रयास किए जाएँ। उन्होंने कहा कि नगर निकायों को सुनिश्चित करना होगा कि सॉलिड वेस्ट मैनेजमेंट पर पूरी गंभीरता से कार्य किया जाए और सार्वजनिक शौचालयों की नियमित सफाई की जाए। साथ ही, बुनियादी शिक्षा विभाग यह सुनिश्चित…
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, setting strategic targets for FY 2025-26. The MoU was signed at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, by Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE, and Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, IREDA, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. For FY 2025-26, the Government has set a Revenue from Operations target of ₹8,200 crore. In FY 2024-25, IREDA had surpassed its target of ₹5,957 crore by achieving ₹6,743.32 crore. The MoU also…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has terminated the contract of the toll collection agency and debarred it from participating in bids for one year after its staff misbehaved with army personnel at the Bhuni Toll Plaza on the Meerut–Karnal section of NH-709A on 17th August 2025. In addition, NHAI has imposed a penalty of ₹20 lakh on the agency and decided to encash its performance security of ₹3.66 crore to cover the cost of repairing and replacing damaged equipment and infrastructure at the plaza. The action follows a ‘Show-Cause Notice’ issued to the toll collecting agency, M/s Dharm…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s economic resilience, reforms, and ambitious vision for the future. Welcoming global leaders, he noted the forum’s “perfect timing” coming soon after his Independence Day address outlining next-generation reforms. PM Modi highlighted that India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and is set to become the third-largest globally, with an expected 20% contribution to future global growth. He attributed this to a decade of macroeconomic stability, citing declining fiscal deficit, record capital market inflows, strong banking systems, low inflation, controlled current account deficit, and robust…
The 11th Round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ind-Aus CECA) negotiations took place in New Delhi from 18–23 August 2025, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnership. Building on progress from earlier rounds and intersessional meetings, discussions spanned key areas including Goods, Services and Mobility, Digital Trade, Rules of Origin, Legal and Institutional Provisions, Environment, Labour, and Gender, bringing both sides closer to convergence on pending provisions. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the CECA delivers meaningful benefits, economic opportunities, and a balanced outcome. To maintain momentum, negotiations will continue through virtual intersessions.…
Under the Skill India Mission (SIM), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is delivering skill, re-skill and up-skill training through a wide network of centres across the country under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) via ITIs. The mission aims to make Indian youth future-ready with industry-relevant skills. Key Initiatives for New-Age Skills PMKVY: Over 200 future skills job roles aligned with Industry 4.0 in AI/ML, Robotics, EVs, Mechatronics, Drone Tech, etc. NAPS: Apprenticeship in designated and optional trades, including new-age…