Ladakh’s unique economy, rooted in its culture, geography, and traditional craftsmanship, is set for a major boost with recent GST reforms. The reduction of GST to 5% on Pashmina, apricots, handicrafts, and hotel services aims to empower artisans, farmers, and tourism workers, enhancing incomes and competitiveness. Handlooms and Pashmina Industry…
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NESTS Unveils GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album & Diaries
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today unveiled a series of initiatives to promote tribal education and cultural heritage at its headquarters in New Delhi. Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album titled Canvas of Tribal Culture,…
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Ministry of Steel to Hold Open House on Steel Imports
The Ministry of Steel is set to host an Open House on 27th October 2025 at the Steel Room in Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi, focusing on issues related to the import of steel. This initiative provides a structured platform for companies and associations to present concerns and challenges regarding steel…
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Indian Railways Deploys 1,500 Special Trains for Chhath
Indian Railways is ramping up services to ensure safe and comfortable travel during the upcoming Chhath festival. Over the next five days, 1,500 special trains will operate across the country, averaging 300 trains daily to accommodate the festive surge. Robust Special Train Schedule During Festive Season Alongside regular services, Indian…
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PM Modi Invites Citizens for Guru Charan Yatra at Jore Sahib
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the Guru Charan Yatra, highlighting the spiritual legacy of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. In a message shared on social media, the PM urged citizens along the Yatra route to actively participate…
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Coal India, IIT Madras Launch Sustainable Energy Centre
Coal India Limited (CIL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the Centre for Sustainable Energy, aimed at advancing research, development, and capacity-building in green energy technologies. The MoU was signed by Shri Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), CIL, and Shri V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT…
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Delhi Artificial Rain Delayed Amid Post-Diwali Pollution
Delhi’s much-anticipated artificial rain experiment, introduced as a bold step to tackle winter pollution, has once again hit a roadblock. Despite worsening air quality following Diwali celebrations, the city’s cloud-seeding trial remains on hold due to unsuitable weather conditions. Cloud Seeding Plan Yet to Take Off The Delhi government had…
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Infosys Promoters Skip ₹18,000 Crore Share Buyback
Bengaluru, October 22, 2025: Infosys promoters and members of the promoter group, including co-founder Nandan M. Nilekani and author-philanthropist Sudha Murty, have decided not to participate in the company’s massive ₹18,000 crore share buyback. The move was confirmed through a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Promoters Hold Over 13% Equity The…
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VP Briefed on Commerce Ministry’s Global Export Strategy
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, along with senior ministry officials, at Parliament House. The meeting focused on India’s strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering its position as a global manufacturing and export hub. During the…
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PM Modi Congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira on Bolivia Win
Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira following his election as President of Bolivia. The congratulatory message was shared by the Prime Minister today on X, formerly Twitter. In his message, Shri Modi highlighted the long-standing friendly and cooperative ties…