The air quality in Delhi-NCR has shown significant improvement this year, recording its lowest average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the period from January to November in the past eight years, excluding the COVID-19 lockdown year of 2020. This positive trend reflects the sustained efforts of government agencies and stakeholders…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…
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Cyclone Ditwah: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Tamil Nadu
As Cyclone Ditwah moves northwards across the southwest Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of Tamil Nadu. The state government and disaster agencies have activated relief measures, Chennai airport has cancelled multiple flights, and authorities have opened thousands of relief camps…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Train Departs Kanyakumari
The inaugural special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 left Kanyakumari on 29 November 2025, carrying 216 delegates bound for Varanasi where the Sangamam will run from 2 to 15 December. The first consignment 45 delegates from Kanyakumari was joined at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, forming a culturally diverse group…
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SportEdge Meerut: Jayant Chaudhary Launches Sports Hub
Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary on 29 November 2025 launched SportEdge Meerut, a flagship programme to transform Meerut into a nationally and internationally competitive sports manufacturing and entrepreneurship cluster. The initiative aims to upgrade skills, modernise manufacturing, expand market access and empower women-led nano-enterprises across the region. Partnership model and…
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Vice-President Radhakrishnan to Visit Kurukshetra on Nov 30
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is set to visit Kurukshetra, Haryana, on November 30, 2025, during a significant two-event schedule that highlights India’s academic excellence and cultural heritage. According to information released by the Press Information Bureau, the Vice-President will participate as the Chief Guest at the…
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PM Modi Congratulates Australia’s PM Albanese on Wedding
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm and heartfelt wishes to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon on the occasion of their wedding. The congratulatory message, shared through a post on X, highlighted the friendly and long-standing camaraderie between the two leaders. The message posted by…
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Operation Sindoor: A Model of Civil-Military Synergy
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh praised the exemplary coordination between administrative machinery and the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor, calling it a prime example of civil-military fusion. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, he…
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PM Modi Chairs DGP/IGP Conference in Raipur
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday chaired the first day of the Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP/IGP) in Raipur, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen internal security frameworks. According to a government release by the Press Information Bureau, the conference engaged…
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India Advances Integrative Ayurveda Research to Tackle Obesity
India is strengthening its position as a global leader in evidence-based integrative healthcare with a major international conference on obesity and metabolic disorders scheduled in Bengaluru. Organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) through the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), the two-day event will take place…