IFFI 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off with a vibrant parade in Goa, marking a significant shift from traditional openings. Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant highlighted Goa's role as a global filmmaking hub. The festival features a record collection
MyGov
MyGov celebrated National Space Day 2025 by engaging citizens through various initiatives, including the National Space Day Quiz. The top 100 winners were awarded a visit to ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, where they learned about India's space journey and interacted with scientists. The experience inspired
GeM
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the participation of women entrepreneurs in public procurement. The MoU aims to promote gender-responsive procurement by increasing sourcing from women-led businesses, thereby expanding market access under GeM's Womaniya initiative. The collaboration includes
Traditional Medicine
The 3rd Joint Working Group Meeting on Alternative Medicine between India and Germany took place in Berlin from November 18-20, 2025. The meeting focused on integrating traditional medicine into public health systems, establishing reimbursement pathways, and enhancing regulatory frameworks. The Indian delegation, led by Ms. Monalisha Dash, engaged with German
India Post
India Post has inaugurated a revamped Post Office at Delhi University, the second in a nationwide initiative aimed at engaging Generation Z. The redesign, influenced by student artists, features modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and dedicated service counters, making it a vibrant, student-centric space. This transformation is part of a
PM GatiShakti
The 102nd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) evaluated key infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, focusing on enhancing multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency. Three projects were assessed: a new railway line in Bihar, a new railway line in Assam, and a four-lane elevated corridor in
Change of Guard
The Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will now occur from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM starting November 22, 2025, due to the winter season. Source: Original Link
Logistics Training
The Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence (COLTE) was inaugurated in Hyderabad by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, aiming to enhance the logistics workforce in India. Established by Redington Foundation in partnership with the Logistics Sector Skill Council, the centre features advanced simulation labs and a curriculum that integrates Industry 4.0
Tribal Education
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organizing a two-day workshop on 'Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education' on November 21-22, 2025, in New Delhi. Inaugurated by Ms. Ranjana Chopra, the workshop aims to enhance construction quality in tribal education by training over 300 engineers from
WAVES Film Bazaar
The WAVES Film Bazaar, South Asia's premier film market, commenced in Goa with an inaugural ceremony attended by industry leaders and global delegates. The event features over 300 film projects and aims to foster international collaboration in filmmaking. Notable highlights include the introduction of India's first
Vande Mataram
At the WAVES Film Bazaar in Goa, Ms. Jaewon Kim, a Member of the National Assembly of South Korea, delivered a heartfelt rendition of India's national song, Vande Mataram, celebrating its 150th anniversary. Her performance was met with a standing ovation, symbolizing cultural harmony and friendship. The event
Core Industries
The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for October 2025 remains at 162.4, unchanged from October 2024. Positive growth was recorded in Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Petroleum Refinery products, while Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Electricity saw declines. The cumulative growth rate for April to October 2025-26 is