Rajnath Singh
On September 21, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Indian community in Rabat, Morocco, praising the Armed Forces' decisive actions during Operation Sindoor. He emphasized India's measured response to recent attacks and highlighted the country's significant economic growth and advancements in the
GST reforms
In his address, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of Next Generation GST reforms coinciding with the Navratri festival, emphasizing the benefits for various segments of society including the poor, middle class, and MSMEs. He highlighted the simplification of tax structures, reduction in GST rates, and the importance of self-reliance
GST reforms
In a nationwide address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the implementation of next-generation GST reforms starting September 22, 2025. The reforms aim to simplify tax structures, reduce tax slabs to 5% and 18%, and enhance savings for citizens, marking the beginning of a 'GST Bachat Utsav' (Savings Festival)
GST reforms
In his address, the Prime Minister announced the implementation of Next Generation GST reforms starting September 22, coinciding with the festival of Navratri. He emphasized the benefits of these reforms for various segments of society, including the poor, middle class, and small businesses, highlighting that the reforms will simplify tax
Maritime Development
During the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' programme in Bhavnagar, Prime Minister emphasized the importance of maritime development for India's prosperity. He highlighted the need for self-reliance, reduced dependency on foreign shipping, and the revival of India's shipbuilding industry. The PM announced significant investments in port
Biotechnology
At the SYMRESEARCH 2.0 conference, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized biotechnology as the cornerstone of India's future economy and healthcare, likening it to the IT revolution of the 1990s. He highlighted significant growth in the biotech sector, government initiatives like the Bio-E3 policy, and the importance of integrating
India
India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' by the Japanese credit rating agency R&I, marking the third upgrade this year. This reflects global confidence in India's economic resilience, robust growth prospects, and prudent fiscal management.
MSMEs
The Secretary of DFS chaired a meeting organized by the Indian Banks’ Association to discuss empowering MSMEs, which contribute significantly to India's GDP and exports. The meeting focused on immediate priorities and long-term strategies to enhance the resilience of the MSME sector, emphasizing the need for better access
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog has launched two key initiatives aimed at accelerating India's transformation to a developed nation by 2047. The 'AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap' focuses on leveraging AI for economic growth, while the 'Frontier Tech Repository' showcases over 200 impact stories in sectors like
Mizoram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore in Aizawl, Mizoram, marking a historic day as Aizawl joins India's railway map. The projects span various sectors including railways, roadways, energy, and sports, aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic
coal gasification
The Ministry of Coal held a Roadshow in Mumbai to promote coal gasification technologies, emphasizing their role in transforming coal into cleaner energy sources and reducing import dependence. Keynote speaker Ms. Rupinder Brar highlighted the importance of coal in India's energy landscape and the government's commitment
Indian Railways
Indian Railways has initiated the loading of fresh apples from Kashmir to Delhi, launching a daily parcel train service starting September 13, 2025. Each train will consist of eight wagons, capable of carrying 23 metric tonnes of apples. The service aims to enhance market access for Kashmir's apple