New Delhi / Canberra / Ottawa — India, Australia and Canada today announced the formation of the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, a trilateral initiative to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, green energy innovation, and resilient supply chains. The joint statement, issued on 22 November 2025, sets…
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Modi at G20 Johannesburg: Six Proposals for Inclusive Growth
Johannesburg — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the opening sessions of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa, outlining six proposals aimed at reshaping development priorities and strengthening cooperation between the Global North and South. Speaking on the Summit’s first day, Mr. Modi called for fresh parameters…
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SSSIHL 44th Convocation: C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Call to Serve
Puttaparthi, Prasanthi Nilayam — Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), urging graduating students to marry advanced technical skills with the human values championed by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and to play an active role…
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Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centenary: Murmu at Prasanthi Nilayam
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on 22 November 2025 attended a special session to mark the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, praising his emphasis on selfless service and human values and urging spiritual organisations to contribute to nation-building. Service and spirituality – a legacy renewed Delivering the…
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IIT Guwahati Launches Advanced Underwater Welding Program
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated a new Underwater Welding, Offshore Repair and Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) programme at IIT Guwahati on November 22, 2025. The initiative, supported by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and hosted at IITG’s Technology Innovation Hub, aims to create…
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HCoI Pushes Digital, Transparent Systems for Haj 2026
The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) held a day-long national conference on November 22, 2025, to map out preparations for Haj 2026, with the Ministry of Minority Affairs directing a rapid digital overhaul, stronger financial transparency and enhanced pilgrim services. The meeting, chaired by Secretary Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, set…
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Water-Efficient Irrigation Drive Launched in Jaipur
The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) under the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened its first Regional Conference on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency in the Irrigation Sector in Jaipur. The event, held at CCS NIAM, marked the beginning of a four-city series aimed at transforming how…
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GRAP Rejig: Stage 4 Measures Cut to Stage 3 in Delhi
Air Quality Management (CAQM) on November 21 revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR), bringing in stricter pollution-control measures at earlier stages of air-quality deterioration. The rejig — cleared after stakeholder consultations — means some actions previously reserved for Stage 4 (severe) will now…
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Op Drishti: 2,000+ Screened, 400 Surgeries at Udhampur
Op Drishti, a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp, screened over 2,000 people and delivered more than 400 complex eye surgeries at Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur from November 18–22, 2025. The mission — organised by Command Hospital in collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi — focused on…
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INS Savitri, Seychelles Boost EEZ Surveillance Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 22 November 2025 to undertake a port call and a joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard. Purpose of the Visit The port call forms part of…