The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented extensive measures to maintain telecom network resilience in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah, which is expected to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. To ensure seamless connectivity, DoT has established a 24×7 control room to coordinate with telecom service providers (TSPs) and facilitate…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Train Departs Kanyakumari
The inaugural special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 left Kanyakumari on 29 November 2025, carrying 216 delegates bound for Varanasi where the Sangamam will run from 2 to 15 December. The first consignment 45 delegates from Kanyakumari was joined at Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, forming a culturally diverse group…
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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs 3 MoUs in Nagaland
Ghaziabad: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Nagaland Medical Council, Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA), and the Nagaland State Pharmacy Council on 28 November 2025. The agreements were finalized during a…
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Prime Minister at South India Natural Farming Summit 2025
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared highlights from the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, praising the city’s “warmth, affection and blessings” and underlining the rapid growth of natural farming across India. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister welcomed the strong…
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DMK challenges SIR in Supreme Court, calls it de facto NRC
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the second-phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In its petition, the party argues the process is effectively a “de facto” National…
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Vice-President to Inaugurate New Satram in Varanasi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will embark on a one-day visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 31, 2025. During the visit, he will serve as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the newly built Satram Building at Sigra, marking a significant cultural event in the…
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Cyclone Montha Batters Andhra, Odisha; Red Alerts Issued
Visakhapatnam, October 28: Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for several districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. Kakinada Port in Andhra Pradesh…
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TRAI Reports Mobile Network Quality in Salem City Tamil Nadu
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Independent Drive Test (IDT) findings for Salem City, Tamil Nadu, covering 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. Conducted in August 2025 under the supervision of TRAI’s Regional Office in Hyderabad, the tests evaluated network performance across urban zones, institutional hotspots, and…
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India Launches First Green Hydrogen Project at VOC Port
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday inaugurated India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, marking a major milestone in India’s clean energy journey. The event coincided with the 154th birth anniversary of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar,…