The Department of Expenditure under the Ministry of Finance concluded the two-day Chintan Shivir 2025 in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, on 14–15 November 2025. The annual strategic retreat brought together officers from the Ministry of Finance and representatives from the finance departments of Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Delhi and…
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Bihar Verdict 2025: NDA’s Double-Engine Triumph
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a resounding win in the Bihar Assembly elections, returning to power with 202 of the 243 seats in the state legislature. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats while ally Janata Dal (United) — led by Chief…
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AMRIT Pharmacy Turns 10; Nadda Unveils Expansion Plan
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri J P Nadda inaugurated the 10th anniversary celebrations of AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. The event marked a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to make essential medicines more affordable and…
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India–Korea Maritime Tie-Up: Hardeep Puri Visits Hanwha Ocean
Seoul / Geoje, Nov 15, 2025: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri visited Hanwha Ocean’s flagship shipbuilding facility in Geoje, South Korea, on a three-day bilateral engagement aimed at deepening India–Korea maritime cooperation. The visit, part of the Minister’s November 13–15 programme in the Republic of…
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IFFI 2025: CM & Union MoS Spotlight Global Reach and Culture
With the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) set to open on 20 November, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting & Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan today underlined the festival’s expanding global stature and cultural reach. Speaking at a Panaji…
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Delhi Blast Probe Finds ₹20 Lakh Hawala to i20 Driver
Delhi Blast Probe Reveals ₹20 Lakh Hawala Funding to i20 Driver The investigation into the deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has uncovered a major financial trail linking the suspected driver, Umar Mohammad, to illegal hawala funding channels. According to official sources, the accused allegedly received ₹20 lakh through unregulated…
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Goyal Frames Three Pillars at CII Partnership Summit
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged freer investment flows, deeper technology ties and transparent governance to strengthen global partnerships at the CII Summit in Visakhapatnam. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal engaged with global leaders and industry delegations on trade and investment on the sidelines of the…
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Electronics Development Fund Boosts Tech Innovation
India’s push to establish itself as a global electronics innovation hub received a major boost through the Electronics Development Fund (EDF), a government-backed initiative that has steadily strengthened the country’s technology startup ecosystem. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Fund…
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Piyush Goyal Boosts Global Trade at CII Summit
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held extensive discussions with global leaders and business delegations at the 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on 14 November 2025. His engagements focused on strengthening trade, boosting investment flows and reinforcing India’s role as a trusted global economic partner. Addressing…
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India–EAEU FTA Talks Reviewed in Moscow by Commerce Secretary
Moscow: Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal led a high-level review of the India–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during meetings in Moscow on 15–16 November 2025. The discussions with Eurasian Economic Commission and Russian trade officials focused on accelerating negotiations in goods, opening services and investment tracks,…