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…
Author: Aruna Sharma
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.…
The Government of India has launched Special Campaign 5.0 from 15th September 2025, with a focus on institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and disposing of pending matters. The campaign will set specific targets during the preparatory phase (15th–30th September) and achieve them in the implementation phase (2nd–31st October 2025). The Ministry of Railways is fully prepared to ensure the campaign’s success across Indian Railways. The Railway Board, under the leadership of Chairman & CEO Shri Satish Kumar, along with senior officers, is closely monitoring preparations. A D.O. letter with detailed guidelines has been issued to all General Managers and unit heads, while…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited, celebrated the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lord Vishwakarma Jayanti by felicitating 75 coal mining workers with the SECL Vishwakarma Awards at a grand ceremony held at its headquarters in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. This maiden edition of the Vishwakarma Awards honoured the dedication, hard work, and outstanding service of workers from mining operations, maintenance, supervisory, and allied roles across SECL mines. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Tokhan Sahu, as Chief Guest, while MLA (Beltara) Shri Sushant…
Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), the leading public sector steel producer and a Maharatna company, has supplied approximately 15,000 metric tons of high-quality steel products for the 51-kilometer Bairabi-Sairang railway project in Mizoram. This significant infrastructure project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on September 13, 2025. For this project, SAIL has supplied approximately 10,000 metric tons of high-grade R-260 Prime rails from its flagship Bhilai Steel Plant. Additionally, SAIL has supplied approximately 5,000 metric tons of other essential steel products, including plates, TMT and structural steel, from its Bokaro, Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur and…
The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are set to participate in Special Campaign 5.0, to be observed from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign aims to further strengthen the Ministry’s commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, and efficient governance, with a renewed emphasis on scientific e-Waste management and adoption of mechanised cleaning practices. During Special Campaign 4.0 (October 2024), the Ministry carried out extensive activities across its offices and PSUs, achieving significant progress in clearance of pending matters, disposal of obsolete files, and space optimization. These efforts laid the foundation for sustainable record management and improved…
In a move to improve the quality of project execution, reduce delays, and bring down lifecycle costs of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued clarifications to provisions of the Request for Proposal (RFP). These reforms aim to strengthen contractor qualification norms, enforce compliance during project execution, and enhance transparency in financial submissions. One of the most critical clarifications addresses the “Similar Work” criteria under bid qualification. Previously, contractors with experience in only minor or peripheral works misrepresented their credentials to qualify for large-scale highway projects. To prevent this, NHAI has clearly defined “Similar Work”…
As part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2025, the Ministry of Mines actively joined efforts to promote cleanliness, green festivities, and zero-waste community celebrations under the theme Swachhotsav 2025. Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, today led the Swachhata Pledge at Khanij Kaksh, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of senior officials and staff. The event reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment. Simultaneously, officers and officials of the Ministry gathered at India Gate, where they took the Swachhata Pledge and formed a Human Chain on Kartavya Path. The participants…
The Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education, will actively participate in Special Campaign 5.0, being organized by the Government of India from 2nd to 31st October 2025. The campaign aims to promote Swachhata (cleanliness) across government offices and autonomous organizations while reducing pendency of matters and improving workplace efficiency in centrally funded Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). To prepare for the campaign, Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education, chaired a hybrid meeting on 12th September 2025 with more than 170 participants, including heads and faculty members of centrally funded institutions, representatives of UGC, AICTE, and officials of DoHE. He…