The Election Commission of India continues its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, which commenced on 4th November 2025 and will continue until 4th December 2025. As of 28th November 2025, the distribution and digitisation of elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across states and Union Territories (UTs) have reached impressive milestones….
Month: November 2025
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Govt Adds 18 Agencies to Speed Up Coal Exploration
The Government of India has taken a decisive step to accelerate coal sector development, notifying 18 new private agencies accredited by the Quality Council of India – National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (QCI‑NABET) for prospecting operations. This move, aimed at speeding up exploration and operationalization of coal and…
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India Eyes Global Tea Leadership with New Varieties: Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted the need for India to expand its portfolio of internationally competitive tea varieties while addressing the Sankalp Foundation’s National Conference on Safe Tea Production in New Delhi. While India is celebrated globally for Darjeeling, Assam, and Nilgiri teas, Shri Goyal…
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NPG Reviews Key Rail Projects under PM GatiShakti Plan
The 103rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held today to evaluate major infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and the socio-economic impact of strategic rail corridors. Railway Projects Evaluated During the session, NPG…
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eLISS Workshop for Southern Zone Livestock Officers Begins
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, inaugurated a two-day training workshop on the eLISS App Software on 28-29 November 2025 in Hyderabad. The program targets State and District Nodal Officers from Southern Zone states, including Andhra…
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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs 3 MoUs in Nagaland
Ghaziabad: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Nagaland Medical Council, Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA), and the Nagaland State Pharmacy Council on 28 November 2025. The agreements were finalized during a…
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Dr P.K. Mishra Highlights UPSC’s Evolution at Centenary Meet
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra, addressed the Plenary Session of the UPSC Shatabdi Sammelan Programme in New Delhi, marking 100 years of the Commission’s service to the nation. He described the centenary as a tribute to the foresight of India’s constitutional architects and the generations of…
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India GDP 8.2%: What’s Driving the Growth Surge
India’s economy accelerated sharply in Q2 of fiscal 2025–26, with real GDP expanding by 8.2% and half-year growth (April–September) registering 8.0%. The strong print reflects wide-based gains a resilient services sector, a rebounding manufacturing base, easing inflation and improving labour-market indicators that together paint a convincing picture of sustained momentum….
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‘Safe House’ Wins ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025
The Norwegian film Safe House, directed by Eirik Svensson, was awarded the prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the closing of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The jury honoured the film for its clear moral vision and its powerful, humane depiction of aid workers confronting ethical…
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Upper Yamuna Review Committee Discusses Key Water Reforms
The 9th meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee (UYRC), chaired by Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil, concluded in Noida with a renewed emphasis on sustainable water management, inter-state coordination, and long-term planning for the Yamuna basin. The meeting, held at Yamuna Bhawan on 27 November…