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India and France Reaffirm Commitment to Power Sector Cooperation
Secretary of the Ministry of Power Shri Pankaj Agarwal met with EDF France Chairman and CEO Mr. Bernard Fontana in New Delhi to review power sector cooperation. The discussions covered the deployment of EPR reactors, regulatory reforms in India's nuclear sector, and cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects. Both sides also discussed building an ecosystem and supply chain in India for large-scale localization.
DARPG releases the 49th Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for States/UTs for August, 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the 49th monthly CPGRAMS report for States and UTs for August 2026. The report details public grievance receipts, disposal numbers, portal registrations, and training data under the Sevottam Scheme. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest grievance disposals during the month, while total pendency stood at 2,53,040 cases.
ICAT Marks 20 Years of Excellence with PM e‑Drive Dialogue with the industry and Launch of Agri Machinery Test Facility
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar marked 20 years of service to India's automotive industry with an event attended by Union Cabinet Minister Shri H. D. Kumarswamy and other dignitaries. The event featured an industry dialogue on the PM e-Drive scheme and the inauguration of ICAT's indigenous Agri Machinery Test Facility. This new facility supports farmers by providing certified equipment for agricultural modernization, expanding ICAT into a multi-sectoral testing and certification hub.
Raksha Mantri flags-in First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition after historic summit of 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh in 23 days
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged-in the First Ascent Mountaineering Expedition on September 25, 2026, after they successfully summited 20 unclimbed peaks above 6,000 meters in Ladakh within 23 days. The 20-member team from NIMAS, Dirang, was led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal. The historic feat covers peaks in the Chamser-Lungser, Gyama Nala, and Chokula areas of the Ladakh Range.
ICG to strengthen maritime cooperation through QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak departed from Chennai for Perth, Australia, to participate in the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission. Six Sea Riders from India, Japan, Australia, and the United States have embarked on the ship to enhance maritime cooperation, interoperability, and mutual trust among QUAD nations.
Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel addresses 71st Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS New Delhi
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, addressed the 71st Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS New Delhi as the Chief Guest. She highlighted the institution's pioneering role in medical education, research, and patient care since its inception in 1956, and inaugurated an exhibition showcasing its seven decades of healthcare innovation. During the event, AIIMS New Delhi Director Dr. Nikhil Tandon noted that the institution recorded over 50 lakh outpatient visits, admitted more than 3.5 lakh patients, and conducted nearly 3 lakh surgeries in the past year.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs strengthens its infrastructure, entrepreneurship and monitoring drive through partnerships with strategic institutions at IISc Bangalore on September 25, 2026
On September 25, 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs signed several MoUs with academic and research institutions at IISc Bengaluru to strengthen infrastructure quality, independent monitoring, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Partners include CUBE (IIT Madras), FSID (IISc Bengaluru), IIM Bangalore, and IIMB Innovations (NSRCEL). These collaborations aim to enhance schemes like PM VIKAS, PMJVK, and support minority startup ecosystems.
DARPG releases the 52nd Monthly Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries/ Departments performance for the month of August, 2026
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances released the 52nd CPGRAMS monthly report for August 2026, detailing public grievance redressal and disposal metrics for Central Ministries and Departments. During the month, 2,42,391 grievances were redressed, with an average disposal time of 13 days for 2026. The report also highlights user registrations, Common Service Centre contributions, and top-performing departments in the Grievance Redressal Assessment Index.
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy Gears Up for Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is currently in the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6, which aims to institutionalise Swachhata and minimise pendency in government offices. The campaign's implementation phase is scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. Activities during the preparation include disposing of pendency, weeding out physical records, conducting cleanliness drives, and identifying e-waste.
CGTMSE Guarantee Cover Goes Live on TReDS to Strengthen MSME Working Capital Access
The Ministry of MSME has rolled out credit guarantees on invoice discounting of Micro and Small Enterprises under TReDS. The CGTMSE portal has been integrated with three TReDS platforms: M1xchange, RXIL, and DTX (KredX). This initiative implements a Union Budget announcement to improve working capital access and address delayed payments for small businesses.
11th Meeting of National Traders’ Welfare Board Convened in New Delhi
The 11th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) was convened in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Shri Sunil J. Singhi. The Board reviewed measures regarding trader welfare, Ease of Doing Business, digital empowerment, access to finance, GST matters, and export promotion. Discussions also covered institutional support for traders, retailers, manufacturers, exporters, and service providers, alongside updates on state-level boards and upcoming reforms.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies Strengthen Preparations for Special Campaign 6
The Ministry of Heavy Industries and its CPSEs and Autonomous Bodies have started the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6 for disposing of pending matters and improving workplace management. The campaign, running from September 15 to September 30, 2026, focuses heavily on e-waste management, cleanliness, and reducing pending files. Specific targets include reviewing thousands of physical and electronic files and freeing up office space.
Operation Drishti: AFMS conducts 220 sight-restoring surgeries during 2-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp at Tangdhar along LoC
Surgeons of the Armed Forces Medical Services performed 220 sight-restoring surgeries during a two-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti in Tangdhar along the Line of Control on September 24-25, 2026. The camp provided cataract surgeries, retinal procedures, and glaucoma surgeries to patients from border hamlets. This initiative is part of an ongoing series of camps envisaged by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives
APEDA facilitated the export of a 1 MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on 24 September 2026. This initiative aims to expand international markets for Indian agricultural products and improve farmer price realisation through export-linked value chains. The export is expected to create sustained market opportunities and support FPOs in global trade.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurates fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida, stating that the state is emerging as a major investment hub and targeting a 1-trillion-dollar economy. Highlighting the growth of the Indian economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative, he noted achievements in manufacturing, defense corridors, and the 'One District, One Product' scheme.
Union Environment Minister launches Inception Workshop for 6th Cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves in India; Technical Manual for MEE-TR 2026 released
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav launched the Inception Workshop for the 6th Cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves in India (MEE-TR) and released its Technical Manual. Organized by the National Tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute of India in New Delhi, this 6th cycle will cover all 58 tiger reserves in the country. A key new feature for MEE-TR 2026 is the addition of 'Solid Waste Management' as an evaluation criterion.
DRI seizes over 125,000 kg foreign-origin smuggled areca nuts and 41,000 kg poppy seeds worth around Rs. 20.31 crore in Assam and Mizoram in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling; four arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 125,000 kg of foreign-origin areca nuts and 41,000 kg of poppy seeds worth around Rs. 20.31 crore in Assam and Mizoram. The operations targeted cross-border smuggling from Myanmar, resulting in four arrests. These actions highlight efforts to curb illicit trade through the India-Myanmar border.
Government Approves One-Time Interest-Free Loan of ₹50,000 per Barn for FCV Tobacco Growers in Andhra Pradesh
The Government of India has approved an interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh to offer timely financial relief. The initiative covers around 44,000 growers with a total financial support of about ₹220 crore disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills (For the Quarter ending December 2026)
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has released the auction calendar for Treasury Bills for the quarter ending December 2026. The calendar specifies the notified amounts and dates for 91 days, 182 days, and 364 days Treasury Bills from October to December 2026. The total notified amount for the quarter is Rs. 2,99,000 crore.
NLMC Concludes Three-City Investor Outreach Programme for RINL Land E-Auction
The National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) concluded a three-city Investor Outreach Programme in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad for the upcoming e-auction of 459 land parcels belonging to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). The e-auction of these 93,572.21 square yards of residential and commercial land parcels is scheduled in two sessions on October 12 and October 16, 2026, using the RailTel E-Nivida platform. Quikr India Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as the Transaction Consultant for the process.