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October 1, 2025 4:37 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 6,957 crore highway expansion project on NH-715 in Assam with wildlife-friendly measures

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and upgradation of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam to a four-lane highway at a total capital cost of ₹...

October 1, 2025 4:35 PM

Cabinet approves 3% hike in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2025. ...

October 1, 2025 4:24 PM

Cabinet approves Phase III of Biomedical Research Career Programme

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase III, to be implemented between 2025-26 and 2030-31, with an additional six-year support period ...

October 1, 2025 4:12 PM

Cabinet approves opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across the country. The move aims to cater to the educational needs of wards of th...

October 1, 2025 4:08 PM

“Image of Bharat Mata shown on currency for first time”, says PM Modi on launching commemorative coin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and a silver coin to mark the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), highlighting the organisation's contribution to the nat...

October 1, 2025 3:36 PM

Heavy rainfall predicted over eastern India; Delhi to see cloudy skies and light showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of eastern India this week, with Odisha bracing for extremely heavy showers on October 2 due to the likely formation of a depression over the west-central ...

October 1, 2025 3:29 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch NIELIT Digital University platform on October 2

Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology, and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) Platform on October 2 in New Delhi. The initiative is designed to democratize a...

October 1, 2025 3:07 PM

Rajnath Singh hails Defence Accounts Department as backbone of Armed Forces on 278th Foundation Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for its pivotal role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Armed Forces through financial discipline, efficient resource utilisation, and adoption of mo...

October 1, 2025 2:18 PM

RBI projects 6.8% GDP growth for 2025-26, inflation expected at 2.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that economic activity has remained resilient, with real GDP growth surprising on the upside at 7.8 per cent and gross value added (GVA) at 7.6 per cent in Q1 of 2025-26. High-frequency indicators sug...

October 1, 2025 2:03 PM

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on Maha Navami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of Maha Navami. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his wishes in Hindi, saying, “Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of M...

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