NCDC
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted the significant progress of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) during the 92nd General Council Meeting in New Delhi. He emphasized the role of NCDC in empowering cooperative societies, increasing financial assistance to ₹95,200 crore, and promoting a circular economy in
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog has launched a report on 'Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks' to enhance local water security across 18 blocks in 11 states. The report emphasizes sustainable water management through a structured approach using the web-based platform Varuni, which estimates water demand across various sectors. It aims to
PM-Kisan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Coimbatore, transferring ₹500 crore to 25 lakh farmers in Chhattisgarh. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated rural road projects worth ₹2,225 crore, enhancing infrastructure and connectivity for nearly 780 villages. The event also marked the expansion
Northeast India
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia participated in two High-Level Task Force meetings aimed at enhancing sports development and food self-reliance in Northeast India. The sports meeting emphasized a '60-40 model' prioritizing human resource development over infrastructure, while the food meeting focused on creating an integrated market for milk,
Natural Farming
In his address at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of natural farming and its potential to transform India's agricultural landscape. He acknowledged the contributions of Tamil Nadu's farmers and highlighted the government's
bus accident
On November 17, 2025, a bus carrying Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a fuel tanker on the Medina–Mecca highway, resulting in multiple fatalities. Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, expressed deep shock and condolences to the victims' families. The Ministry of Minority Affairs is coordinating with
IFFI 2025
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will kick off with a grand Opening Parade on November 20, 2025, showcasing India's cinematic and cultural diversity. The parade will feature state tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Goa, alongside cinematic representations from major production houses. A folk symphony
CRISPR
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched 'BIRSA 101', India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy aimed at treating Sickle Cell Disease, particularly affecting tribal populations. This initiative marks a significant step towards a Sickle Cell-free India by 2047, aligning with the Prime Minister's vision
President of India
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh from November 20 to 22, 2025. The visit includes attending the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Chhattisgarh, inaugurating the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2025 in Secunderabad, and commemorating the centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi. Source: Original Link
World Toilet Day
On World Toilet Day 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the advocacy drives 'Toilet Paas Hai' and 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon' to promote responsible toilet use. The event coincided with the World Toilet Summit, which aimed to accelerate sustainable sanitation practices.
Innovation Challenge
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has launched a 'Nationwide Innovation Challenge' aimed at encouraging students, startups, and Gen Z to submit innovative ideas that can improve the lives of at least 1,000 people. This initiative, part of the lead-up to the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025,
Pandemic Preparedness
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a large-scale mock drill titled 'Vishanu Sankraman Pratirodh Abhyas' in Madhya Pradesh from November 2-5, 2025, to assess India's pandemic preparedness and intersectoral coordination in managing zoonotic diseases. The drill simulated an outbreak of Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever,