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States dispose over 82,000 grievances in Sept; pendency stands at 1.74 Lakh
22 states and UTs had more than 1,000 pending grievances as of Sept 30
India, Australia forge stronger defence industrial ties at Sydney Round Table
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for deeper co-production, innovation and technology collaboration to strengthen Indo-Pacific security. Urged Australian businesses to partner with India
Niti Aayog unveils roadmap to create 4 million jobs in AI economy
It recommends launching a National AI Talent Mission — a coordinated national effort to position India as the global hub for AI talent and innovation
India, UK launch £24 million connectivity & Innovation centre
The hub will facilitate joint research and development in advanced telecom technologies, including 6G, AI-driven networks, non-terrestrial systems, and cybersecurity
NITI Aayog seeks to decriminalise minor tax offences
Next phase of reforms aims to reduce litigation, build investor confidence, and align India’s tax regime with global standards, says Niti CEO
Bihar: ECI issues strict advisory on AI misuse, deploys 8.5L officials for transparent polls
Commission has warned parties against using AI-generated deepfakes or synthetic media to mislead voters, mandating clear labelling of such content during campaigns
Modi, Starmer pledge stronger India-UK partnership in AI, digital finance
Inaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Modi highlighted India’s leadership in digital innovation. India-UK Fintech Corridor will open new avenues for startups, tech-sharing, he said
Starmer visit: India, UK fast-track trade pact, unveil partnerships
PM Modi and his UK counterpart Starmer reaffirmed commitment to early ratification of India-UK Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement; announced tie-ups in frontier tech, clean energy & defence
Modi congratulates Trump on historic Gaza peace plan
The two leaders also took stock of ongoing trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington
India, UK chart renewed course for trade & investment partnership
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trad Peter Kyle hold high-level bilateral meeting in Mumbai
Coal ministry issues vesting orders for 5 new Commercial blocks
Blocks covered under the latest vesting orders include Tandsi III & Tandsi III Extension, Senduri, West of Tubed, Chitarpur (revised), and Phutamura.
Cabinet approves ₹24.6k crore railway expansion projects to boost connectivity between four states
Projects will cover 18 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Chhattisgarh, expanding existing network by about 894 kms; Total estimated cost is Rs 24,634 crore; Completion by 2030-31