India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) registered a steady 4.0% year-on-year growth in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI). The growth was largely driven by a robust performance in the manufacturing sector, which recorded a 4.8% expansion, while mining…
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RCI Launches Reforms to Transform Rehabilitation Education
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: In a groundbreaking reform drive, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of initiatives to overhaul the nation’s rehabilitation education and professional governance systems. The reforms focus on transparency, inclusivity, and digital transformation aligning with the Government of India’s vision of…
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India Maritime Week 2025: Green Shipping, Ports & Defence PPP
India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai delivered a string of high-impact announcements as the government doubled down on a green, digital and security-focused maritime agenda. Key outcomes included the launch of Green & Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs) with Singapore and Rotterdam, India’s first national shore-power standard, enhanced ties with…
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Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy for Rabi 2025-26
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The decision aims to ensure smooth availability of essential fertilizers to farmers at affordable prices. The approval,…
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India to Become Global Refining Hub: Hardeep Singh Puri
Hyderabad, October 29, 2025: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, announced that India’s energy sector is entering a transformative era poised to make the country a global refining and energy hub. India’s Expanding Refining Capacity Speaking at the inaugural session of the Energy Technology Meet…
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62% Bihar Election Candidates Hold Graduate Degrees
Patna, October 28, 2025: Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections are witnessing a remarkable shift a growing number of candidates come armed with higher educational qualifications, reflecting a changing trend in state politics. According to affidavits and nomination documents filed by contestants, around 62% of Bihar Assembly election candidates hold a graduate…
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Govt Plans UBI BoI Mega-Merger; Smaller PSBs May Be Privatised
New Delhi, October 28, 2025: The finance ministry is reportedly drawing up a consolidation plan for public sector banks that includes a proposed merger between Union Bank of India (UBI) and Bank of India (BoI) to create a state-owned lender second only to SBI by assets. The blueprint also flags…
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Gold Prices Dip Again Across Major Indian Cities on Oct 27
Gold prices in India dipped again on October 28, 2025, following global cues that pointed to a stronger US dollar and easing trade tensions between the United States and China. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) recorded fresh declines in both gold and silver futures, affecting bullion rates across major Indian…
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Govt Tightens Road Arbitration Rules to Curb NHAI Delays
The Union government has taken decisive steps to prevent long-pending arbitration cases from derailing India’s highway development projects. With claims against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) now nearing ₹1 trillion, authorities are moving to cap arbitration extensions and introduce stricter oversight mechanisms to reduce delays and financial losses….
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Kenya Plane Crash Near Maasai Mara: All 11 On Board Killed
Maasai Mara / Nairobi, October 28, 2025: A routine regional flight bound for the Maasai Mara National Park ended in tragedy on Tuesday morning when a small passenger aircraft en route from the Kenyan coast to the Kichwa Tembo airstrip crashed, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. Crash…