The Ministry of Civil Aviation, under the leadership of Union Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, reported significant progress under the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, conducted from November 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. During this period, the Ministry reviewed 6,803 physical and 1,316 e-files, successfully weeding out 1,628 physical files and closing 570 e-files. Furthermore, 7,250 public grievances and 2,100 grievance appeals were resolved, achieving an approximate 99% redressal rate, alongside freeing 18,308 sq. ft. of office space and generating Rs. 41,20,582 from scrap disposal.
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“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
— Alan Watts
—The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.—
— Alan Watts
Polity & Governance
The Legislative Department, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, is actively preparing for the nationwide Special Campaign 6.0, scheduled for official execution from October 2 to October 31, 2026. This initiative, guided by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, aims to enhance cleanliness standards and significantly reduce workplace pendency, including the fast-tracking of references from Members of Parliament, State Governments, and the Prime Minister's Office. The preparatory phase, from September 15 to September 30, 2026, involves identifying target areas, assessing waste, and streamlining operational backlogs.
The Ministry of Culture announced that Hyderabad Liberation Day will be celebrated with a grand ceremony tomorrow, September 17, 2026, at the Secunderabad Parade Ground, with Hon’ble Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attending as the Chief Guest. The event will commemorate the integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State with India, featuring a march-past by 10 contingents of Central Armed Police Forces and a cultural presentation on “Hyderabad Vimochanam.” Additionally, an exhibition showcasing historical episodes related to the day and themes of national unity, set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, was inaugurated today by Former Governor of Haryana Shri Bandaru Dattatreya.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, along with its attached and subordinate offices, will actively participate in the Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, with a preparatory phase from September 15 to September 30, 2026. This year's campaign places special emphasis on the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste in strict adherence to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The initiative also aims to institutionalize Swachhata and reduce pendency in government offices, including the timely clearance of references from Members of Parliament, State Governments, and public grievances.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reported significant progress in its nationwide Swachhata campaigns, including Special Campaign 6.0 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Between December 2025 and August 2026, the Ministry conducted 456 cleanliness campaigns, resulting in the weeding out of 6,115 files and freeing up approximately 6.14 lakh sq. ft. of office space. These efforts also generated ₹60.34 crore in revenue through the disposal of scrap, enhancing workplace efficiency and fostering a cleaner environment.
During the Special Campaign 5.0, held from October 2 to October 31, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)/Autonomous Bodies (ABs) achieved notable success. The Ministry secured the 6th position nationally in revenue generation, accumulating ₹9.88 crores from scrap disposal, and ranked 2nd in space freed, repurposing 44.44 lakh sq. ft. for new office areas and other facilities. This highlights MHI's commitment to administrative efficiency and resource optimization.
An NIA court on September 16, 2026, pronounced capital punishment for all ten convicts implicated in the Jhiram Valley Naxal attack case. This significant judicial verdict addresses the 2013 incident in Chhattisgarh, which resulted in the tragic deaths of several political leaders and security personnel.
An NIA court has sentenced all ten convicts to capital punishment in the Jhiram Valley Naxal attack case, a significant legal development seven hours ago. This judgment pertains to the 2013 ambush in Chhattisgarh that resulted in the deaths of several prominent political leaders and security personnel.
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