The 44th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), concluded today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with an Awards Presentation Ceremony held at the Musical Fountain Stage. The IITF 2025 Awards for Excellence in Display were presented by Managing Director of…
News
TRAI Cuts 21 Lakh Fraud Numbers; Urges DND App Reporting
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) says it has blacklisted and disconnected more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and around one lakh entities involved in spam and fraud over the past year. TRAI urged citizens to report spam calls and SMS through the TRAI DND App so regulators and…
News
Rabi sowing tops 306 lakh ha; pulses and oilseeds record gains
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reports that rabi sowing for 2025-26 reached 306.31 lakh hectares as on 21 November 2025 a year-on-year increase of 33.53 lakh ha. Pulses and oilseeds posted notable rises, while wheat sowing remains below normal area. This update covers crop-wise area sown and implications…
News
India, Canada to Fast-Track CEPA Talks for Trade Boost
Speaking at the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber in New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said India and Canada will fast-track negotiations for a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He identified critical minerals, mineral processing, clean energy, AI and supply-chain diversification as priority areas for collaboration to boost…
News
DoT Warns Against IMEI Tampering; Use Sanchar Saathi
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern advisory warning that altering or using devices with tampered IMEI numbers is a criminal offence under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 and related rules. Citizens are urged to use the Sanchar Saathi portal and mobile app to verify device IMEI details and…
News
CJI Surya Kant Sworn In; Ex-CJI Gavai Sets New Precedent
Justice Surya Kant officially assumed office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday, taking oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several dignitaries. His appointment marks the beginning of a nearly 15-month tenure, during…
News
“Delhi Airport Probe After Afghan Jet Lands on Takeoff Runway”
New Delhi : A potentially serious aviation incident was averted at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday when Ariana Afghan Airlines flight FG 311 from Kabul landed on runway 29R a strip normally reserved for departures at 12:07 PM. Airport sources said no aircraft was queued for take-off on…
News
Cyclone Senyar Alert: IMD Warns Heavy Rain, Possible Landfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a well-marked low-pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and the adjoining South Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal around November 26. If named, the storm will be called Senyar. Authorities have issued…
News
Tejas Crash at Dubai Airshow: IAF Pilot Killed, Inquiry Ordered
A Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, killing the pilot, identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force. The IAF has announced a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident while Hindustan Aeronautics…
News
India, Georgia Boost Cooperation in Silk & Textile Trade
India has taken a significant step toward expanding its textile diplomacy with a high-level delegation concluding a multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia from 17–21 November 2025. Led by Shri P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission (ISC), the visit focused…