Category: National

The Ministry of Defence has signed a major agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of INVAR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) worth over ₹2,095 crore, significantly strengthening the combat capability of India’s T-90 tank fleet. Key Highlights • Major Procurement to Enhance T-90 Firepower • Contract Signed Under ‘Buy (Indian)’ Category • Boost to Aatmanirbharta in Defence • Supports Indian Army Operational Needs Source: AIR

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, inaugurated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh, marking a major enhancement in India’s defence capability along the sensitive Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. Key Highlights • High-Altitude Strategic Asset • Major Boost to Defence Preparedness • Tactical Advantage in a Contested Zone • Enhanced Operational Capability • Strategic Significance Source: ET

The Union Ministry of Electronics & IT has officially notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, bringing the DPDP Act, 2023 into full effect. The new rules establish a simplified, citizen-centric framework to safeguard digital personal data in India. Key Features of the DPDP Rules, 2025 • Citizen-Centric “SARAL” Framework • Seven Core Principles of DPDP • 18-Month Phased Implementation • Clear Standards for Consent • Breach Notification Read More …

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) at the inaugural session of the National Urban Conclave. The initiative aims to accelerate the clearance of 245 legacy waste dumpsites across India. About DRAP Focus and Coverage Progress Achieved So Far Financial Assistance Implementation Framework Urban Investment Window (UWIN)

Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy & Power, Shri Shripad Y. Naik, stated that India is poised to capture 10% of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030 while addressing the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 🔹 Key Highlights 🔹 About ICGH 2025

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has cracked down on a major gold-smuggling syndicate in Mumbai under “Operation Bullion Blaze.”

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, virtually interacted with the first batch of students participating in the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme. 🔹 Key Highlights of the Programme 🔹 Organizers and Funding 🔹 Objectives 🔹 Scope of the Programme 🔹 Significance Source: PIB

The Indian Navy has inaugurated a new recruitment centre at INS Kadamba, Karwar, under the Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area. This makes INS Kadamba the tenth recruitment establishment of the Indian Navy across India. 🔹 Key Highlights 🔹 Strategic and Regional Significance 🔹 Importance Source: PIB

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, participated in the ‘Plant Genome Saviour Awards Ceremony’ held at C. Subramaniam Hall, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The event celebrated the Silver Jubilee of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FRA) Act, 2001 and the 21st Foundation Day of PPV&FRA. Key Highlights About PPV&FRA Significance Source: PIB

The Bihar Legislative Assembly elections concluded on 11 November 2025 with a record-breaking voter turnout of 67.13%, the highest ever in the State since 1951. 🔹 Voter Turnout Details 🔹 Election Commission Initiatives Since March 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) implemented 17 targeted initiatives for poll-bound Bihar, focusing on: 🔹 Significance Source: PIB

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal to specify and revise the royalty rates for Caesium, Graphite, Rubidium, and Zirconium, aiming to promote their exploration, auction, and sustainable utilisation. Objective of the Decision Importance of the Minerals Graphite Zirconium Caesium Rubidium Significance of Royalty Revision 🔹 Background Source: PIB

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has successfully rolled out the upgraded version of its Passport Seva Programme (PSP), marking a major milestone in passport service delivery both in India and abroad. Key Components of the Rollout The MEA described the simultaneous introduction of e-passports and PSP V2.0 as a “significant milestone” in its ongoing efforts to modernize citizen services. About the E-Passport Technological Advancements in PSP V2.0 Source: TH

Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on November 11, 2025. The event was organised as part of the National Watershed Conference held from November 10–11, 2025, by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development. 🔹 About Watershed Mahotsav Implementing Agency Objective of WDC–PMKSY 2.0 Major Activities under WDC–PMKSY 2.0 Read More …

The 18th edition of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2025 was inaugurated on 7 November 2025 by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, in Gurugram, Haryana. Theme and Focus Urban Transport Highlights Source: PIB