DGTR proposes 5-year extension on Chinese EVA backsheet duty

Coal Ministry to Launch Digital Exploration Module

The Ministry of Coal will unveil a digital Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) on 4 July 2025. Developed with CMPDIL, the module digitises the end-to-end coal exploration approval process—from submission to clearance—ensuring faster, transparent decision-making.This addition enhances SWCS, which already hosts Mining Plan, Mine Opening, and Clearance modules integrated with NSWS and PARIVESH. The portal has reduced proposal processing time by 50%, bolstering India’s energy security and e-governance vision. ..

Govt Launches 3-Month Financial Inclusion Drive

The Department of Financial Services has launched a 3-month nationwide campaign (July–Sept 2025) to saturate Financial Inclusion schemes at the Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body levels. Key activities include opening bank accounts under PMJDY, enrolment in PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY, and conducting digital fraud awareness sessions.The first day saw camps in over 2,000 GPs with enthusiastic public participation. The campaign targets all 2.7 lakh GPs and ULBs in India. ..

Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Cr RDI Scheme for Innovation

The Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a Rs 1 lakh crore outlay to boost private sector R&D in strategic and emerging areas. The scheme offers long-tenure, low-interest funding to support innovation, technology adoption, and competitiveness.Governed by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, the scheme will include a two-tier fund structure and support deep-tech startups, acquisition of critical technologies, and high TRL projects. ..