India’s Industrial Growth Moderates in October The Quick Estimate of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2025 reveals a modest growth of 0.4%, down from 4.0% in September. This slowdown is largely attributed to fewer working days during key festivals including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath. Sector-Wise Performance The…
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Women in Science: A Growing Force in India
The number of women scientists supported under government programmes has doubled since 2014, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) told Parliament on 28 November 2025. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said targeted interventions and the “Nari Shakti” vision of the central government have expanded fellowships, scholarships and leadership opportunities…
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‘Safe House’ Wins ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025
The Norwegian film Safe House, directed by Eirik Svensson, was awarded the prestigious ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the closing of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The jury honoured the film for its clear moral vision and its powerful, humane depiction of aid workers confronting ethical…
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Vice-President Reviews MSME Ministry’s Key Achievements
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on the sector’s key achievements, its critical importance to India’s economy, and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship. The meeting took place at Parliament House, where Union MSME…
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J&K to Launch First Limestone Block Auction on Nov 24
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is set to mark a major milestone in its industrial growth as it prepares to launch the first-ever auction of limestone mineral blocks on November 24, 2025. The roadshow and formal launch event will take place in Jammu, led by Union Minister of…
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MoSPI Discussion Paper: National Accounts Base Year 2022–23
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a discussion paper outlining methodological improvements in compiling national accounts using the production and income approaches. The paper precedes the launch of a revised national accounts series with fiscal year 2022–23 as the base year, scheduled for 27 February 2026….
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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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NFRA issues Audit Practice Toolkit to raise audit quality
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on 3 November 2025 released an Audit Practice Toolkit aimed specifically at small and medium audit practitioners to strengthen audit planning and documentation. The toolkit focuses first on drafting an audit strategy memorandum that reflects the risk profile of the auditee and can be…
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Union Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for 8th Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission, setting the scope and deadline for the much-anticipated review of salaries, allowances and pensions of central government employees and pensioners. The Commission is expected to deliver its recommendations within 18 months of its…
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India-US Trade Deal “Very Near”; Few Issues Remain: Official
New Delhi: Economic ties between India and the United States are on the cusp of a breakthrough as officials from both countries say a long-pending bilateral trade deal is “very near” conclusion. An unnamed government official told reporters on 24 October 2025 that both sides are now “converging on most…