The Supreme Court has launched a sweeping review of how private universities operate in India, directing the Centre, all States and Union Territories, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to disclose the legal, administrative and financial framework under which these institutions were created and are currently functioning. The directive came…
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Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President Murmu
In a significant diplomatic engagement, President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the newly appointed envoys of Lebanon, Mauritius, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Ghana at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The ceremony, held on November 25, 2025, reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and global cooperation. The…
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Safran Opens LEAP Engine MRO in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP engines, at the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park SEZ, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad on 26 November. The move marks the first time a global engine original…
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“Piyush Goyal Pushes for Business Reforms”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the National Conference of Trade Leaders on Tuesday, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthen the ease of doing business while ensuring the welfare of workers. Speaking at the conference, he highlighted recent policy reforms designed to simplify compliance, boost entrepreneurship…
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“India, Nepal Troops Train Together in Pithoragarh”
The 19th edition of the bilateral military exercise “Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025” commenced on 25 November in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Running until 8 December 2025, the exercise sees equal participation from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army, focusing on joint readiness across multiple operational domains. Troop Composition and Key…
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“Strengthening Maritime Ties with Morocco”
Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India from 24–27 November 2025. The visit focused on deepening maritime cooperation included a bilateral meeting with Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial and…
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RFP Issued for Study on Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has invited proposals from reputed consulting firms and expert institutions to undertake a comprehensive study on post-harvest losses of agricultural produce in India. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to quantify losses, identify causal bottlenecks across the value chain and recommend actionable interventions…
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Air India, Akasa Cancel Flights After Ethiopia Volcano Ash Cloud
Indian carriers Air India and Akasa Air suspended a number of flights on Tuesday after ash plumes from the newly erupted Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia disrupted international air routes. The airlines said the cancellations and precautionary inspections followed directives from India’s aviation regulator amid concerns about volcanic ash affecting…
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Kiren Rijiju Leads Return of Sacred Buddha Relics from Bhutan
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju arrived in Bhutan on the afternoon of November 24, 2025, to lead the official Indian delegation tasked with accompanying the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha back to India. The relics, which were publicly exhibited in Bhutan from November 8,…
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“IIT Bombay Hosts Mental Health Conclave”
India’s higher education ecosystem took a decisive step on student mental health as IIT Bombay hosted the 2nd National Well-Being Conclave on 22–23 November 2025. With participation from some 80 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), 115 faculty members and 139 students, the conclave produced an Inter-University action plan to mainstream counselling,…