The Ministry of Ayush has set a new standard in administrative efficiency, transparency, and cleanliness through the successful implementation of Special Campaign 5.0, conducted from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The initiative, aligned with the Government of India’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement, focused on optimizing resources, improving record management,…
Month: November 2025
Shivraj Singh Orders Probe into ₹1 Crop Insurance Claims
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken strong exception to reports of farmers receiving meagre crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). In a high-level meeting held in Delhi, he directed immediate investigations into cases where claims as low as…
India–Romania Pact Opens Jobs for 30,000 Skilled Indians
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, concluded a substantive visit to Romania for the 19th India–Romania Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), where both sides agreed to develop a structured pathway for around 30,000 skilled and aspirational Indian professionals annually. The agreement, struck during talks in…
DMK challenges SIR in Supreme Court, calls it de facto NRC
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the second-phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In its petition, the party argues the process is effectively a “de facto” National…
Govt Ensures Urea Availability for Farmers in Kharif 2025
The Government of India has successfully ensured adequate availability of urea and other fertilizers across the country during the Kharif 2025 season. Through proactive planning and seamless coordination among the Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Indian Railways, ports, state governments, and fertilizer companies, the government met and exceeded national demand, guaranteeing…
NFRA issues Audit Practice Toolkit to raise audit quality
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on 3 November 2025 released an Audit Practice Toolkit aimed specifically at small and medium audit practitioners to strengthen audit planning and documentation. The toolkit focuses first on drafting an audit strategy memorandum that reflects the risk profile of the auditee and can be…
India’s Biosphere Reserves: Nature Meets Sustainability
On November 3, India joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Biosphere Reserves, reaffirming its commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. With 18 notified reserves spanning 91,425 sq. km of which 13 are recognized by UNESCO India’s biosphere network serves as a living example of how nature…
GST Revenue Surges to ₹1.95 Lakh Crore in October 2025
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 rose to ₹1,95,936 crore, registering a year-on-year increase of 4.6% from ₹1,87,346 crore in October 2024. The uptick reflects resilient domestic consumption during the festive season, along with a notable rise in import-related GST receipts that point to buoyant trade…
NITI Aayog: Tech to Transform Agriculture
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub on Monday unveiled “Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation,” a 10-year strategic plan that maps how climate-resilient seeds, digital twins, precision agriculture, agentic AI and advanced mechanisation can raise productivity, resilience and farm incomes across India. Vision and approach The roadmap sets…
Honouring Tribal Legacy: Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
India is witnessing a wave of cultural pride and community participation as nationwide celebrations mark Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1–15 November 2025). The event commemorates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, fondly known as ‘Dharti Aaba’, who symbolizes the courage and unity of India’s tribal communities. Under the…
