MGNREGS
MGNREGS Registers Over 15.99 Crore Rural Households in FY 2024–25 The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), India’s flagship rural employment programme, has marked a significant milestone with more than 15.99 crore rural households registered under the scheme during the financial year 2024–25.
Direct Recruitment
Direct Recruitment Notifications Issued for Various Posts in Central Government on August 26 The Government of India, through the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, issued several direct recruitment notifications for various posts across central government departments and agencies on August 26, 2025. These notifications signal the opening of
MGNREGS
MGNREGS Achieves 99.79% Success in Employment Provision for Rural Households The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has registered a significant milestone during the financial year 2025–26, providing employment to 99.79% of rural households that demanded work. This success highlights the sustained commitment and administrative
Parkash Purab
Prime Minister's Greetings on Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji: National Significance and Administrative Context The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, a revered occasion within Sikhism, was marked on 24 August 2025 with a formal message from India's Prime Minister. Extending
Online Gaming
Lok Sabha Passes Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, by voice vote on August 20, 2025. The legislation represents a significant regulatory step, aiming to distinguish between legitimate
Aadhaar
India’s digital identity programme marked a significant operational milestone with the Unique Identification Authority of India announcing that Aadhaar Face Authentication has crossed 200 crore transactions. According to the government, the acceleration in usage reflects the growing adoption of secure, contactless identity verification across public service delivery and private
India
Government Reiteration on Maintaining Essential Imports for India’s Energy Security In the context of ongoing fluctuations in the global energy markets and evolving requirements for domestic security, the Indian government has formally reiterated its stance on ensuring the sustained import of commodities critical to the nation’s energy security.
India
Centre Outlines Energy Security Rationale Behind Russian Oil Imports as Western Scrutiny Intensifies The Indian government has moved to defend its stance on importing Russian crude oil, reiterating the necessity of such imports for ensuring national energy security amid renewed international scrutiny and geopolitical pressures. Recent months have seen increasing
India
MEA Outlines Economic Security Strategy Amid Global Trade Turbulence The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has underscored a series of economic security measures in the wake of shifting global trade dynamics, against a backdrop of evolving tariff regimes, unilateral policy shifts from key trading partners, and new regulatory
Malegaon Blast
Background of the Malegaon Blast Case The Malegaon blast of September 29, 2008, remains one of the significant incidents in the history of terror-related investigations in India. The explosion occurred in the heart of Malegaon town, situated in Maharashtra's Nashik district, when a bomb concealed inside a motorcycle
India
Indian Government Reaffirms Support for Farmers and MSMEs Amid Changing Trade Landscape The Government of India has formally reiterated its unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This statement follows notable developments in the global trade environment, including recently announced tariffs by a
India
Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Domestic Industry Amid Global Trade Volatility Against a backdrop of escalating global trade uncertainties, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reiterated its pledge to safeguard the interests of India’s domestic manufacturing and export sectors. This announcement comes at a time of heightened concern