Government and Policy

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday convened its third Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) this year to evaluate preparations for the nationwide Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

The Assam Cabinet has approved a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with the long-standing problem of illegal infiltration.

The scheme will empower farmers and rural entrepreneurs by offering them an opportunity to diversify their income sources and, at the same time, preserve their traditional lifestyle.

The portal samarthuttarpradesh.up.gov.in was launched under the "Samarth Uttar Pradesh - Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047" campaign, which was flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 3rd September in Lucknow. 

The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Punjab. Thereafter, he had an official review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives. PM Modi reviewed the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assessed the damage that has occurred in Punjab.

Each relief package sent through the 48 trucks contains: 10 kg flour, 10 kg rice, 2 kg tur dal, 2 kg roasted gram, 2 kg gram, 2.5 kg additional flour, 10 kg potatoes, 1 kg sugar, 1 kg mustard oil, 1 kg salt, two bathing soaps, candles and matchboxes, 10 packets of biscuits, sanitary pads, towels, mugs, Dettol, tarpaulins, buckets, cotton cloth, and disposable bags.

PM Modi announced a financial assistance of Rs. 1500 crore for Himachal Pradesh. There will be advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, as per government sources. 

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to Department of War.

The site, launched right after the announcement of the GST Council’s latest reforms, is being pitched as a tool to make tax savings more transparent and relatable for ordinary citizens.

This decision was taken in the 108th meeting of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust Council on 4th September 2025.