The Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, has issued Vesting Orders for the Rajgamar Dipside (Chhattisgarh), Tangardihi North (Odisha), and Mahuagarhi coal blocks, accelerating the operationalization of commercial mining in India and promising over 1,350 new jobs.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released a significant amount of ₹1.36 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) payments to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, bolstering grassroots conservation efforts.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that India has climbed to the 9th position globally in total forest area, as per the FAO’s GFRA 2025, attributing the success to government policies and the ‘Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam’ initiative.
Launched on August 15, 2025, the FASTag Annual Pass for non-commercial vehicles has been a massive success, crossing 25 lakh users and processing 5.67 crore toll transactions across 1,150+ National Highway and Expressway plazas within two months.
Alliance Air introduces ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a fixed airfare scheme, making flying stress-free and affordable for passengers across India.
The 6G New Delhi Declaration was issued today by leading global research alliances at the International Bharat6G Symposium. The declaration commits to developing the next generation of connectivity as a secure, open, and affordable global public good.
The Department of Telecommunications launched the Digital Communication Theme for ESTIC 2025, highlighting India’s 6G vision and innovation-driven roadmap under Bharat 6G Alliance.
India’s coal exports recorded a significant 23.4% surge in coal exports in FY25, reaching 1.908 million tonnes. This increase supports the government’s push to become a major coal exporter to neighboring countries like Nepal and Bangladesh.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a National Sensitisation Meeting on Strengthening PC PNDT Act implementation. The country recorded a positive shift, with the Sex Ratio at Birth rising to 917 females per 1,000 males (2021-23).
