Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to promote recycling of e-waste, lithium-ion batteries, and catalytic converters for recovery of critical minerals.It is a government incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore to promote recycling of e-waste and […]
Day: September 5, 2025
UPI Limit Increased to ₹10 Lakh for Select Transactions
UPI Limit Increased to ₹10 Lakh for Select Transactions: Starting September 15, 2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement revised UPI transaction limits for specific high-value payment categories. The per-transaction limit has been increased to ₹5 lakh, and the 24-hour aggregate limit raised to ₹10 lakh for several services, including insurance, capital […]
Centre Notifies Unified Pension Scheme Rules Under NPS
Centre Notifies Unified Pension Scheme Rules Under NPS: The Central Government of India has formally notified the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) rules under the National Pension System (NPS), marking a key milestone in the evolution of public sector pension reforms. The newly issued Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the NPS) […]
Nepal Bans 26 Unregistered Social Media Platforms
Nepal Bans 26 Unregistered Social Media Platforms: The Government of Nepal has banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The decision, announced by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung on September 4, 2025, is aimed at enforcing digital accountability and ensuring regulatory compliance under […]
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar: The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was formally inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar, on September 4, 2025. This significant cultural and spiritual event was led by Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and India’s Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, along with officials and religious leaders from both countries. […]
UIDAI Records 221 Crore Aadhaar Authentications in August 2025
UIDAI Records 221 Crore Aadhaar Authentications in August 2025: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recorded an impressive 221 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in August 2025, signaling India’s accelerated shift toward digital governance and secure identity verification. This record-breaking number highlights the central role Aadhaar continues to play in facilitating welfare schemes, enhancing e-governance, […]
Piyush Goyal Assumes Charge as Mines Secretary
Piyush Goyal Assumes Charge as Mines Secretary: Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has officially assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines as of September 4, 2025. His appointment follows the transfer of Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, who is now serving as Secretary in the Department of […]
DPIIT and ICICI Bank Join Hands to Boost Startups
DPIIT and ICICI Bank Join Hands to Boost Startups: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank to extend targeted support to DPIIT-recognised startups across India. The partnership, formalized on September 4, 2025, is hosted under the Startup India initiative and is designed […]
Anand V. Patil to Receive Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in Bengaluru
Anand V. Patil to Receive Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in Bengaluru: Anand V. Patil, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature, will be conferred with the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award in Bengaluru on September 7, 2025. The award, named after one of India’s most influential literary figures, Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, honours individuals who have […]
