IFFI 2025
The International Film Festival of India hosted an Ambassadors’ Roundtable to discuss bilateral audio-visual cooperation, focusing on co-production opportunities and cultural exchange. Key speakers emphasized India's growing media landscape and its potential as a global production hub, highlighting the importance of collaboration and regulatory harmonization. The event featured
Labour Codes
The Government of India has announced the implementation of four Labour Codes aimed at modernizing labor laws, enhancing worker welfare, and aligning with global standards. Effective from November 21, 2025, these codes will rationalize 29 existing labor laws, ensuring better wages, social security, and safety for all workers, including gig
Haj Conference
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is set to hold a National Haj Conference in Mumbai on November 22, 2025, focusing on improving cooperation between State/UT Haj Committees and the Haj Committee of India. The conference will review preparations for Haj 2026, addressing key areas such as accommodation, logistics, transportation,
World Television Day
On World Television Day 2025, India celebrates its vast television network that connects 900 million viewers across 230 million households. The country boasts 918 operational private satellite channels, showcasing a vibrant broadcasting ecosystem. The DD Free Dish service, reaching 6.5 crore homes, plays a crucial role in promoting digital
Adaptation Finance
During the Baku High-Level Dialogue on Adaptation at CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasized the urgent need for scaled-up adaptation finance, warning that the global adaptation finance gap is widening. He highlighted India's commitment to adaptation, noting a 150% increase in adaptation spending
Foodgrain Output
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced a record foodgrain output of 357.73 million tonnes for 2024-25, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects a historic rise of over 106 million tonnes in the last decade. Key crops like rice and wheat also reached
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
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
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
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
Chintan Shivir
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy inaugurated the two-day Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar, focusing on the future of India's steel industry. The event brought together government officials, CPSE heads, and industry leaders to discuss strategic roadmaps, technological innovations, and the importance of private sector participation. Key themes included enhancing competitiveness
Textiles
During the MATEXIL Export Award Function in Mumbai, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita highlighted India's robust response to the soaring global demand for textiles, particularly in man-made and technical textiles. The event honored nearly 80 outstanding performers in the sector, showcasing India's commitment to sustainable and advanced