Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Sunday reviewed preparations for the nationwide culmination of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, scheduled to be held on December 25, 2025. The mega concluding event will be addressed virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and organised simultaneously across…
Month: December 2025
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Govt Eases QCO Norms, Boosts Credit Support for MSMEs
The Government of India has rolled out Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in a phased manner with wide-ranging exemptions and relaxations for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), ensuring that domestic manufacturing and production remain unaffected. The measures are being implemented through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department…
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Lakshadweep Opens New Investment Avenues in Fisheries Sector
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep marked a major milestone in its economic journey as the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised its first-ever Investors’ Meet to unlock the islands’ vast and untapped fisheries potential. Held on December 13, 2025, at Bangaram Island, the event showcased Lakshadweep as a promising…
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National Handicrafts Week 2025 Wraps with Kamladevi Talk
The celebrations of National Handicrafts Week 2025 concluded in New Delhi with the launch of the first-ever Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series, marking a significant moment for India’s craft sector. The inaugural lecture, themed “Handmade for Gen-Next,” was delivered by renowned designer and Padma Bhushan awardee Shri Rajeev Sethi at…
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Scindia Unveils 25-Foot Shivaji Statue in Karnataka
Belagavi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday unveiled a towering statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Athani, describing it as a living tribute to India’s timeless values of courage, self-respect and Swaraj. The statue, standing 25 feet tall, was unveiled in Athani town of Belagavi district, a region deeply connected…
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Sanjay Kumar Inaugurates Microforest at PM SHRI Navodaya
Gautam Buddh Nagar: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, on Sunday inaugurated a microforest at PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, transforming barren land into a living classroom for environmental learning. The microforest, developed under Special Campaign 5.0, includes a fruit orchard and a…
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CAQM Flags Dust Lapses on 136 DDA Roads Across Delhi
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged significant gaps in the upkeep of several road stretches maintained by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) following an extensive inspection drive across the national capital. The inspection exercise, conducted on December 12, covered 136 road stretches under the jurisdiction…
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NESTS Principals’ Conclave Strengthens EMRS Leadership
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is set to organise a two-day Principals’ Conclave on December 16 and 17, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The conclave aims to strengthen leadership, governance and administrative efficiency across Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), which play a…
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Sonowal Reviews Namrup Fertiliser Project Ahead of PM Visit
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday visited the Namrup fertiliser complex in Assam’s Dibrugarh district to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on December 21. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the long-awaited fourth fertiliser plant at Namrup, a…
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Indian Navy to Commission INAS 335 Ospreys at INS Hansa
Goa: The Indian Navy is set to commission INAS 335 (Ospreys), its second MH-60R helicopter squadron, at INS Hansa on December 17, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s maritime aviation capabilities. The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval…