Month: May 2025

The 6th meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) took place on May 20, 2025, at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening India’s retail trade sector with an emphasis on grassroots participation and empowerment of small traders. Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary of the Department for Promotion of…

India has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting held from May 20 to 22 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Leading the Indian delegation, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and…

In a proud moment for India’s civil services reform journey, the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform has crossed the significant milestone of one crore registered users. This remarkable achievement signals a transformative shift in how capacity building is being embraced across the country, especially within the government workforce. Spearheaded under…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on its Pre-Consultation Paper titled “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs).” Originally released on April 29, 2025, the deadline for stakeholders to provide feedback was set for May 19, 2025. However, following a request…

The spirit of International Tea Day was celebrated with warmth and pride at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi on May 21, 2025, where the Ministry of Commerce & Industry hosted a vibrant convention dedicated to India’s beloved beverage. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from across the…

New Delhi, May 21, 2025 — The Supreme Court today continued its intensive hearing on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Union Government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, presented a firm defence of the changes, asserting that the amendments are a long-awaited…

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University, who was arrested on May 18 by the Haryana Police in connection with his social media posts related to ‘Operation Sindoor’. The decision offers a moment of respite amid…

In a much-awaited move that brings cautious relief to thousands of employees, global IT giant Accenture has announced salary hikes ranging from 3% to 13% for professionals at the Associate Manager level and above. This marks the company’s first increment in two and a half years, offering a glimmer of…

Over 200 passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar faced a harrowing ordeal on Wednesday evening when the aircraft encountered a sudden and violent hailstorm mid-air. The terrifying episode unfolded unexpectedly, sending panic through the cabin as the aircraft was battered by severe weather. Despite the alarming…

In a resolute move following the tragic April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, the Government of India has initiated “Operation Sindoor” — a global diplomatic campaign aimed at exposing Pakistan’s alleged role in sponsoring terrorism. The outreach involves seven multi-party delegations visiting several countries to present India’s case and seek…