India
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized the importance of India developing its own technologies and reducing reliance on foreign inputs during his address at the TiEcon conference. He highlighted the need for resilient supply chains and indigenous innovation, especially in light of recent global disruptions. Goyal
Legal Metrology
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025, aligning them with the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. This amendment aims to enhance consumer protection, reduce compliance ambiguity, and provide a consistent labeling standard for medical devices, benefiting both consumers and industries by streamlining regulatory
Himachal Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss enhancing weather forecasting and disaster preparedness in the state. The CM expressed gratitude for the installation of a Doppler Weather Radar, which has improved weather prediction accuracy. He requested more Doppler
Model Youth Gram Sabha
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will launch the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative on October 30, 2025, in New Delhi. This initiative aims to engage students in grassroots democracy through simulated Gram Sabha sessions, promoting democratic
Ayush
On World Stroke Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush emphasizes the importance of Ayush systems in providing holistic, preventive, and rehabilitative care for stroke management. Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav highlights the need for integrative health strategies to complement conventional stroke care, focusing on long-term recovery and resilience. The Ayush
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap titled 'Reimagining Manufacturing: India’s Roadmap to Global Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing'. The initiative aims to enhance India's manufacturing competitiveness by integrating frontier technologies such as AI, advanced materials, and robotics across 13 priority
India
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, emphasized the connection between India's economic growth and its energy and maritime sectors during the 'Revitalizing India’s Maritime Manufacturing Conference'. He highlighted India's increasing energy consumption, the importance of shipping for trade, and
India-Japan Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Japan's Prime Minister H.E. Sanae Takaichi on her new role and discussed enhancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The leaders focused on economic security, defense cooperation, and talent mobility, emphasizing the importance of strong bilateral relations for global peace and
Droupadi Murmu
On October 29, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to take a sortie in two different fighter aircraft, flying a Rafale at Air Force Station Ambala. The flight lasted approximately 30 minutes, covering 200 kilometers, and was piloted by Group Captain Amit Gehani. The President expressed her
M2M SIM
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a new framework for the transfer of M2M SIM ownership between service providers, ensuring a smooth transition without service disruption. The framework includes a formal procedure for users to request transfers, obtain necessary approvals, and maintain compliance with regulations, thereby safeguarding end-user interests
India
Nepal's Minister of Energy, H.E. Kulman Ghising, met with India's Union Minister of Power, Shri Manohar Lal, to strengthen cooperation in the power sector. They signed agreements for two major cross-border transmission projects, enhancing electricity exchange and regional energy security. The discussions also focused on
International Aryan Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the International Aryan Summit 2025 in New Delhi on October 31, as part of the Jyāna Jyoti Festival celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Ji and the 150 years of Arya Samaj's contributions to society. The summit will