DARPG releases the 53rd Monthly Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries/ Departments performance for the month of September, 2026

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report for September, 2026, which provides a detailed analysis of types and categories of public grievances and the nature of disposal. This is the 53rd report on Central Ministries/Departments published by DARPG. The progress for September, 2026 indicates 2,38,579 Grievan...


Ministry of Panchayati Raj to undertake cleanliness drive and disposal of pending matters on 14 October 2026 under Special Campaign 6.0

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 6.0 for Institutionalising Swachhata and Minimising Pendency (SCDPM 6.0), the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will organise a dedicated one-day cleanliness and pendency disposal drive on 14 October 2026. The drive is part of the Implementation Phase of the Campaign, being observed from 2 October to 31 October 2026. It aims to promote workplace cleanliness, improve the use of office space an...


Ministry of Mines Organises Outreach Programme on Auction of Offshore Mineral Blocks

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, organised an Outreach Programme on Auction of Offshore Mineral Blocks on 13th October 2026 at New Delhi. The programme provided a platform for prospective bidders and stakeholders to understand the two offshore mineral blocks offered for auction, the applicable policy and regulatory framework, the bidding process and the support available for exploration. The Ministry has issued the Noti...


President Appoints Two Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of Madras High Court

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with Chief Justice of India, the President is pleased to appoint the following 02 Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court:- Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Legislative Department Organises Workshop on Record Management under Special Campaign 6.

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, is observing the "Special Campaign 6" and organised a workshop on "Record Management" on 13th October, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Kartavya Bhawan 2, New Delhi, under the guidance of the Secretary, Legislative Department, Dr. Rajiv Mani. The workshop was led by Shri G. Panmei, JS&LC, Legislative Department, and attended by officers and staff members of the Department, i...


Retrospective regularization of exempt status of Provident Fund (PF) Trusts through Amnesty Scheme, 2026

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Provisions for Amnesty were introduced as a transitional measure in the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026, notified on 29.06.2026. These provisions offer a one-time opportunity for regularisation of exemption status of Provident Fund (PF) Trusts that are recognized under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), but lack a formal exemption order granted under section 17 of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Pro...


Industrial Pollution Abatement: Sustainability through Regulations under Namami Gange

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Industrial pollution abatement is emerging as a key pillar river rejuvenation, with regulation increasingly evolving from conventional enforcement to continuous compliances, scientific monitoring, cleaner production, resource efficiency and technological improvement. Under Namami Gange Programme, industrial pollution control has been strengthened through systematic inventorisation and annual inspection of Grossly Polluting Industr...


Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India hosts first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, India hosted the first meeting of BIMSTEC Home Ministers in New Delhi, today. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of BIMSTEC member countries to strengthening regional security, trust, and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that it is a matter of immense pride and privile...


First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting concludes with adoption of Delhi Declaration

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration, today. DELHI DECLARATION We, the Home Ministers of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of India, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Thailand, being the Member States of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Mul...


Hon'ble Chairperson National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Shri Antar Singh Arya reviewed the implementation of constitutionals safeguards and various programmes for ST's by Ministry of Heavy Industries

India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Hon'ble Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Shri Antar Singh Arya, along with senior officers of the Commission, chaired a review meeting with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) at Kaustubham, GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, today to review the implementation of constitutional safeguards and various programmes for the development and welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) under the Ministry of He...