Category: National

The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday approved the ambitious Judicial City project, to be established at Kalamassery near Kochi, at an estimated cost of ₹1,000 crore. This will be the first project of its kind in the country, aimed at easing congestion at the present High Court premises in Kochi. The proposal for the judicial complex was first discussed in 2023, during the annual meeting between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Read More …

Several people were feared dead and many others injured in Leh city on Tuesday as protests demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution turned violent. The agitation, which has been ongoing for months, escalated after protestors clashed with security forces. The demonstrators have been pressing for constitutional safeguards to protect Ladakh’s tribal identity, land, and cultural heritage. The Sixth Schedule, under Articles 244(2) and Read More …

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The deal, valued at over ₹62,370 crore (excluding taxes), was finalised on Thursday. Delivery Timeline The delivery of the aircraft is scheduled to commence in 2027–28 and will be completed over a period Read More …

The Union Minister for Rural Development and the Union Jal Shakti Minister on Thursday jointly launched the ‘National Initiative on Water Security’, making water conservation and management a national priority under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). MGNREGA Schedule Amended for Water Priority The government has amended the schedule of the MGNREGA Act, 2005, to give precedence to water-related works in water-stressed rural blocks. Under the new Read More …

The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, which served as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for over six decades, were formally decommissioned at a ceremony in Chandigarh on 26 September 2025.. Historic Role in India’s Defence The MiG-21 earned a formidable reputation in multiple theatres of war and conflict. From its decisive strikes in the 1971 war—including the attack on the Governor’s House in Dhaka that hastened India’s Read More …

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement aimed at engaging school students across India in ideation and product development. Organisers and Collaborators The initiative is being organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with: Themes of the Buildathon The programme encourages students to innovate around four central themes: Objectives The Buildathon seeks to: Read More …

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will continue in the post up to 30th May 2026, or until further orders. Career and Recognition Role and Position of the CDS Key Responsibility The CDS does not exercise direct military command over the three Service Chiefs. This ensures that he can provide impartial Read More …

An expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 2,220 MW Oju hydroelectric project proposed on the Subansiri river in Taksing near the China border. Largest Project in Subansiri Basin The Oju project is the largest in terms of approved capacity among the cascade of hydroelectric projects planned in the Subansiri basin. Other proposed projects include Niare, Naba, Nalo, Dengser, Upper Subansiri and Lower Subansiri, Read More …

The long-stalled Sawalkote hydroelectric project (1,865 MW) on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir has returned to the centre of India’s hydropower strategy. The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) is set to review the project for environmental clearance, according to official documents. Treaty Context The move comes after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in April 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack. Under the treaty, the Read More …

The two-day 50th Golden Jubilee Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA), jointly organized by the National Archives of India (NAI), Janpath, New Delhi and the Tamil Nadu Archives and Historical Research, Chennai, concluded successfully on 19th September 2025 at the Tamil Nadu Archives in Chennai. Established in 1953, the National Committee of Archivists serves as an all-India forum of professional archivists, chaired by the DG of Archives, NAI, Read More …

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Monday announced that the Centre will distribute 2.5 million free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) on the occasion of Navratri. With this expansion, the total number of beneficiary households under the scheme will rise to 10.58 crore. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Benefits Under PMUY Each beneficiary receives a deposit-free LPG connection covering: Under Ujjwala Read More …

The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s only operational Joint Services Command, successfully organized the third edition of the Dweep Diksha Dialogue on September 19–20, 2025, at Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The dialogue was held under the theme “Evolution of ANC as a Strategic Hub and Beyond.” Background Instituted in 2023, the Dweep Diksha Dialogue reflects ANC’s transformation from a geographically isolated outpost into a dynamic operational Read More …

The Border Roads Organisation’s Project Vijayak marked its 15th Raising Day with celebrations in Kargil, highlighting its pivotal role in strengthening connectivity and operational preparedness in Ladakh. Key Achievements Since its inception in 2010, Project Vijayak has: Strategic Role Raised to link Ladakh’s remote valleys and forward areas with the national mainstream, Project Vijayak has been instrumental in meeting the operational requirements of the Armed Forces while also improving civilian Read More …