Kavin Bharti Mittal Shuts Down Hike After India’s RMG Ban Mumbai, September 13, 2025: Entrepreneur Kavin Bharti Mittal, son of Bharti Airtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal, has announced the shutdown of his 13-year-old startup Hike. The decision follows India’s blanket ban on real-money gaming (RMG), a sector in which the…
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AI-Based Monsoon Forecasts Reach 3.8 Crore Indian Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) has pioneered a first-of-its-kind AI-based weather forecasting program, delivering early monsoon predictions directly to 3.8 crore farmers across 13 Indian states. By providing forecasts up to four weeks in advance, the initiative aims to help farmers make informed decisions about Kharif crop…
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Coal Ministry Hosts Mumbai Roadshow on Gasification
Mumbai hosted a high-level roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies on 12 September 2025, organised by the Ministry of Coal. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and technology providers to accelerate India’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient use of coal. The initiative emphasises coal’s…
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Indian Navy Commissions INS Aravali in Gurugram
The Indian Navy officially commissioned its latest naval base, INS Aravali, in Gurugram on 12 September 2025. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), along with Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, VCNS, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, DCNS, senior naval officers, and distinguished…
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India, Iceland Partner for Sustainable Fisheries Growth
A high-level Indian delegation led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), completed a three-day official visit to Reykjavík, Iceland, from 10–12 September 2025. The visit focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, fostering technology transfer, and promoting…
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PM Modi Launches Gyan Bharatam to Digitise Manuscripts
New Delhi, September 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, marking the launch of a nationwide mission to digitise and preserve India’s vast manuscript heritage. The initiative, announced earlier this month, aims to safeguard more than one crore manuscripts and…
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PM Hails North-East as Growth Driver with New Railway Link
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on Friday praised the rapid transformation of the North-East region, calling it a “front-runner of the country’s growth story.” His remarks came after he shared an article by Union Railways and Communications Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw that highlighted the inauguration of the…
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Lok Sabha Speaker to Inaugurate Women Empowerment Meet
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will inaugurate the National Conference of the Committee on Empowerment of Women of Parliament and State/UT Legislatures in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on 14 September 2025. The two-day event will bring together over 100 delegates to deliberate on women’s empowerment in the era of emerging…
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Goa to Host 10th Ayurveda Day on Sept 23 with Global Focus
India is preparing for a landmark celebration as the 10th Ayurveda Day will be held on 23 September 2025 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa. This year’s event will carry the global theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet”, highlighting the relevance of traditional Indian medicine in…
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ECI Holds Workshop to Strengthen Electoral Communication
The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a one-day workshop for Media and Communication Officers of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) offices from all 36 states and Union Territories on 12 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to strengthen communication, promote factual reporting, and counter misleading information…