Swavlamban 2025
The Ministry of Defence held a press conference on November 20, 2025, to announce the fourth edition of the Indian Navy's Swavlamban 2025 seminar, scheduled for November 25-26, 2025. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan emphasized the event's focus on innovation and indigenisation in defence technologies, showcasing contributions
GSI
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's (GSI) International Seminar in Jaipur, celebrating 175 years of geoscientific excellence. The seminar aims to integrate global expertise and foster discussions on critical minerals, advanced technologies, and sustainable development. Key highlights include the signing of MoUs
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) of France have signed a Technical Agreement to enhance collaboration in defence research and development. The agreement, signed on November 20, 2025, aims to leverage the expertise of both nations to address future defence
Natural Farming
During the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Prime Minister interacted with farmers from Tamil Nadu, discussing their practices in natural farming, value-added products, and market opportunities. Farmers showcased various products including solar-dried bananas, moringa powder, and traditional teas, highlighting their successful online sales and exports. The Prime
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) to manage the upcoming Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT), aimed at enhancing public investment in National Highway infrastructure. This initiative, which includes partnerships with major banks, seeks to unlock the monetization potential of highway
Jal Shakti
The Ministry of Jal Shakti conducted Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2-31, 2025, aimed at resolving pending matters and promoting cleanliness in government offices. The Department of Water Resources achieved 100% in several targets, including public grievances and ease of rules modified. Notable achievements included a 201% increase in
Election Commission
The Election Commission's Daily Bulletin reports on the status of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, which runs from November 4 to December 4, 2025. It details the distribution and digitization of elector-specific Enumeration Forms (EFs) across various states and Union Territories, highlighting the number of forms
Ministry of Steel
The Ministry of Steel has extended the exemption deadlines for certain Chapter 73 steel products and stainless steel flat products to March 31, 2026. This decision aims to support stakeholders and ensure a steady market supply as domestic production increases. The exemptions include relief from mandatory compliance for specified steel
Ministry of Steel
The Ministry of Steel has revised import regulations to enhance ease of doing business by eliminating the need for No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for steel grades not covered under Quality Control Orders (QCOs). Importers can now generate SIMS numbers directly through the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) Portal. For QCO-covered
Cheetah
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, announced that Mukhi, the first Indian-born female Cheetah, has given birth to five cubs, marking a significant milestone in India's Cheetah reintroduction initiative. This event is seen as a positive sign for establishing a self-sustaining and genetically
World Fisheries Day
On November 21, 2025, India celebrated World Fisheries Day, emphasizing sustainability, livelihoods, and the growth of the blue economy. As the second-largest fish producer globally, India's fish production has doubled from 96 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 195 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Key initiatives include reducing GST on
Inter-Departmental Committee
The Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Shri M. Nagaraju, chaired an Inter-Departmental Committee meeting involving the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Commerce, and the Reserve Bank of India. The meeting focused on proposals for establishing branches, representative offices, and subsidiaries of foreign banks