New Delhi: India’s exports continued to show resilience amid global uncertainties, with cumulative exports of merchandise and services rising to US$ 562.13 billion during April–November 2025, marking a growth of 5.43% Strong Performance in Merchandise and Services Merchandise exports during April–November 2025 stood at US$ 292.07 billion, compared to US$…
Month: December 2025
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Bold Vision Drove India’s Energy Transformation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India’s energy sector has undergone a historic transformation over the past 11 years, driven by bold vision, honest intent and relentless execution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a media briefing in…
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WPI Inflation Falls to -0.32% in Nov 2025 on Price Easing
India’s wholesale price inflation slipped into negative territory in November 2025, offering relief to policymakers and businesses alike. Official data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) shows that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation declined to (-) 0.32 per cent year-on-year, compared to (-)…
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India’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Since 2014 Explained
India’s Ease of Doing Business landscape has undergone a structural transformation since 2014, driven by sustained policy reforms, large-scale decriminalisation of laws, and technology-led governance. The government has focused on simplifying regulatory frameworks, reducing compliance burdens and creating a predictable business environment to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. These initiatives,…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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Indian Navy Bolsters Maldives Ties at Ex Ekatha 2025
The Indian Navy reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional maritime security as Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), visited Maldives from December 15 to 17, 2025, to attend the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise, Exercise Ekatha 2025. The visit…
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31.69 Lakh Defence Pensioners Onboarded on SPARSH Platform
India’s defence pension delivery system has undergone a landmark transformation with the successful onboarding of 31.69 lakh defence pensioners on SPARSH, the country’s first fully end-to-end digital pension platform. Designed under the Digital India initiative, SPARSH has replaced a fragmented, paper-heavy legacy system with a unified, transparent, and pensioner-centric digital…
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Rajnath Singh Marks 100 Years of Defence Estates
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations on December 16, 2025, at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment, marking a historic milestone as the Defence Estates Department completes 100 years of dedicated service. The centenary event will honour the Department’s enduring legacy in defence…
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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, marking a major step towards restructuring India’s higher education regulatory architecture. The Bill seeks to empower Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) by simplifying regulation, strengthening academic standards, and aligning India’s education…
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Messi’s India Tour Ends in Smog-Hit Delhi AQI Crisis
Football legend Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi on December 15 for the final leg of the GOAT India Tour 2025, but the celebratory mood was tempered by a grim environmental reality. The national capital was engulfed in dense toxic smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining well above…