Sustainability
The panel discussion at the 56th International Film Festival of India, titled 'Reel Green: Sustainability and Storytelling Across Four Cinemas', brought together filmmakers from India, Japan, Spain, and Australia to discuss the intersection of sustainability and cinema. The panelists emphasized the importance of environmental responsibility in filmmaking, sharing
IFFI 2025
The second day of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 featured a blend of global cinematic exchange, talent showcases, and cultural dialogues. Key events included the inauguration of the Masterclass Series by Dr. L. Murugan, the launch of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) 2025, and an Ambassadors’
IFFI
The In Conversational Workshop at IFFI featured acclaimed actors Suhasini Maniratnam and Khushboo Sundar, who engaged in a dynamic dialogue about the art of performance. They shared personal anecdotes, discussed the unpredictability of commercial cinema, and emphasized the importance of authenticity and emotional connection in acting. The session concluded with
Labor Codes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed his greetings to workers across India on the nationwide implementation of new Labor Codes, which are considered the most significant reform in labor laws under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. These codes ensure minimum wages, social security, equal opportunities for women,
Gold Smuggling
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has exposed a gold smuggling syndicate in Ahmedabad, seizing 1.3 kg of 24K gold worth ₹1.62 crore from a passenger. Four individuals, including airline staff, were arrested. The syndicate is believed to have smuggled gold worth ₹16 crore in over 10 instances
Ministry of Steel
The Ministry of Steel has suspended the enforcement of 55 Indian Standards under the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, for three years and one year respectively, to support industry needs. This decision follows recommendations from the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms, considering factors like pricing impacts,
Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 2nd edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, on November 21, 2025. The festival, running from November 22 to 30, showcases the cultural heritage of Western India, including states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The event aims to connect
Vice President
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was briefed on the initiatives of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and NITI Aayog during a meeting at Parliament House. The meeting included discussions on the Vision and Strategic Roadmap for Viksit Bharat@2047, the National Statistical System, and the importance
CMPDI
The CMPDI celebrated its 51st Foundation Day on November 20, 2025, in Ranchi, with notable speeches emphasizing the importance of R&D, innovation, and diversification into clean energy and advanced technologies. The event highlighted CMPDI's contributions to India's energy needs and its alignment with the
Agronomy Congress
The Sixth International Agronomy Congress (IAC–2025) will take place in New Delhi from November 24 to 26, 2025. Inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the event will gather over 1,000 global delegates, including agronomists, policymakers, and experts from various international organizations. The theme focuses on creating
Coastal security
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 from November 19-20, 2025, along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline. The exercise involved over 6,000 personnel and more than 115 sea and air assets, showcasing inter-agency coordination and operational readiness to counter maritime security threats. It
MoSPI
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released a discussion paper focusing on methodological improvements in the compilation of national accounts aggregates using the production/income approach. The new series, with FY 2022-23 as the base year, is set to be released on February 27, 2026. MoSPI invites