Ambala, 29 October 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday carried out a 30-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station Ambala in Haryana, reaching altitudes of around 15,000 ft and speeds of about 700 km/h. This historic sortie makes her the first President of India to…
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Manufacturing Drives India’s 4% Growth in Sept
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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India Approves ₹5,532 Cr ECMS Projects to Boost Electronics
The Union government has approved the first seven projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a cumulative investment of ₹5,532 crore. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, these projects are projected to generate production worth ₹44,406 crore and create 5,195 direct jobs a strategic step to strengthen India’s…
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GST Boosts Karnataka: From Coffee Farms to Tech Hubs
Karnataka’s economy-rooted in coffee estates, coastal fisheries and artisanal craft clusters, yet propelled by Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem- stands to gain materially from the recent GST rationalisation. Targeted rate cuts across agriculture, fisheries, textiles, handicrafts, industrial inputs and high-tech goods are expected to lower prices, improve margins and spur jobs across…
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INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power
INS Vikrant: India’s Pride in Indigenous Naval Power New Delhi: India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, stands as a monumental achievement in naval engineering and national self-reliance. Commissioned on 2 September 2022, the 45,000-tonne warship represents 76% indigenous content and has created thousands of skilled jobs across Indian industries….
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Coal Ministry Issues Vesting Orders for 3 Commercial Mines
New Delhi, October 25, 2025: In a major step toward enhancing India’s energy security, the Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks under the ongoing commercial coal block auction process. The orders were finalized by the Nominated Authority on October 23, 2025, marking another milestone in…
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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…
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PM Modi Highlights Make in India & Maritime Growth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 24, 2025, highlighted India’s growing and resilient industrial base, emphasizing the impact of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and the modernization of ports along the strategic east-west trade corridor. Sharing an article by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Prime Minister…
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Tripura’s Handlooms, Tea & Sericulture Thrive After GST Cut
Tripura’s traditional industries and small-scale food processors are set to benefit after the Centre cut GST rates to 5% for select handloom products, packaged tea, silk handicrafts and fruit juices. The tax change eases cost pressures across value chains that support more than 1.37 lakh handloom households, dozens of tea…
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HUL Q2 Results: CEO Priya Nair Targets Volume-Led Growth
New Delhi, October 23: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,694 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. The figure surpassed market expectations, driven by a one-time tax gain and a disciplined cost strategy under its new MD and…