A Tata-owned Air India Airbus A320 flew eight times on November 24–25 despite an expired Certificate of Airworthiness; the aircraft has been grounded and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation. Tata-owned Air India operated a 164-seat Airbus A320 on eight scheduled sectors during November 24–25…
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Rupee’s Slide Is ‘Real’: NEER & REER Confirm Broad Weakness
The rupee breached ₹89 to the dollar in late November 2025, closing at about ₹89.46, and crucially has weakened against several other major currencies. Nominal and Real Effective Exchange Rate indicators show the decline is broad-based, indicating a “real” depreciation rather than a dollar-only move. India’s currency slid to record…
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Sardar@150 Padyatra: Unity & Green Legacy
The Sardar@150 Padyatra in Vadodara achieved a landmark milestone on its sixth day, covering the longest single-day distance of 21.6 km and taking the cumulative march to 93.6 km. Starting at Lingasthali in Taluka Dabhoi, the day began with the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” tree plantation initiative, planting 562…
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India Partners with Netflix to Promote Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has signed a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP to promote India’s tourism destinations globally through cinematic storytelling. The collaboration aims to highlight India’s natural landscapes, cultural richness, and heritage sites, with a special focus on the State of Gujarat. Union…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…
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Over 2 Crore Youth Join MY Bharat Portal for Nation-Building
The MY Bharat portal has reached a remarkable milestone with over 2.05 crore youth registrations as of 26th November 2025. Launched under the Department of Youth Affairs, this platform aims to empower young Indians through digital access, skill development, and nation-building opportunities. The portal can be accessed at https://mybharat.gov.in/. In…
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India Strengthens Global Indices Tracking and Methodologies
The Government of India is strengthening its statistical methodologies and global indices tracking to better monitor economic, governance, and industrial performance. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation compiles key indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) following internationally…
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India IIP Growth Slows to 0.4% in October 2025
India’s Industrial Growth Moderates in October The Quick Estimate of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2025 reveals a modest growth of 0.4%, down from 4.0% in September. This slowdown is largely attributed to fewer working days during key festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Sector-Wise Performance The…
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PAHAL: Direct LPG Subsidy, Transparent & Efficient
The Government of India’s PAHAL (DBTL) scheme has revolutionized LPG subsidy distribution since its launch in January 2015. By transferring subsidies directly into consumers’ bank accounts, the of beneficiaries across the country. Key Reforms and Consumer-Centric Measures The PAHAL scheme standardizes Retail Selling Prices (RSP) for domestic LPG cylinders,…
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India’s Power Mix: 51% Non-Fossil, 5.05 Lakh MW
As of October 31, 2025, India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 5,05,023 MW, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 51.37%, surpassing fossil fuel sources for the first time. Renewable energy now constitutes 2,50,643 MW of the total capacity, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s clean energy transition….