DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kotak Mahindra Bank to enhance financial and non-financial support for startups in India. This collaboration aims to provide customized banking solutions, credit opportunities, and mentorship to foster an innovation-driven economy. The partnership
DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Primus Partners Pvt Ltd to enhance India's startup ecosystem. The partnership aims to support early-stage and growth-stage startups through capacity-building, mentorship, market access, and technology integration. DPIIT emphasizes its commitment
Sree Narayana Guru
On October 23, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahasamadhi centenary observance of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala. She praised Guru as a significant spiritual leader and social reformer, emphasizing his teachings on unity, equality, and love for humanity. The President highlighted Guru's belief in the
DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has initiated Special Campaign 5.0 to institutionalize cleanliness (Swachhata) and reduce pending official work. As of October 22, 2025, significant progress has been made, including the disposal of over 47% of PMO references and more than 60% of public
Banking Laws
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduces key provisions regarding nominations for deposit accounts, effective from November 1, 2025. It allows depositors to make multiple nominations (up to four), enhancing flexibility, transparency, and efficiency in claim settlements. The Act aims to strengthen governance standards, improve depositor protection, and promote customer
India
India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau for the Asia-Pacific region during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The session, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Convention, focused on
Make in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasizing the importance of a growing industrial base supported by the 'Make in India' initiative. The article discusses efforts to modernize, mechanize, and digitize ports along the east-west trade route, showcasing India's unique advantages.
K R Narayanan
On October 23, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President K R Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. In her speech, she highlighted Narayanan's life as a testament to courage, perseverance, and self-belief, emphasizing his dedication to education and values of fairness and inclusion. She called
IT Rules
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, specifically Rule 3(1)(d), to improve transparency, accountability, and safeguards in the removal of unlawful online content by intermediaries. Key features include senior-level authorisation for content removal, detailed reasoned intimations, and a periodic review
Chemical Emergencies
The Union Health Secretary has launched specialized training modules aimed at enhancing public health management of chemical emergencies. Developed by the National Centre for Disease Control in collaboration with NDMA and WHO India, the modules focus on preparedness, pre-hospital management, and medical management of chemical incidents. This initiative aims to
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a cordial conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, congratulating him on Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship. Modi expressed his interest in joining the upcoming ASEAN-India Summit virtually and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Source: Original Link
Tripura
The recent reduction of GST rates from 12% to 5% on various sectors in Tripura, including handlooms, tea, sericulture, and food processing, is set to enhance competitiveness, support rural livelihoods, and expand market access. This reform benefits over 1.37 lakh households in handloom textiles, 54 tea estates, 15,550