Change of Guard
Change of Guard Ceremony Timing Update
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
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Cheetah
Historic Birth of Indian-born Cheetah Mukhi's Cubs
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
Inter-Departmental Committee Meeting on Foreign Banks in India
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
Chintan Shivir Inaugurated to Shape India's Steel Sector
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
India's Textile Sector Thrives Amid Global Demand
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
Joint Crediting Mechanism
India Advocates Joint Crediting Mechanism for Global Climate Action at CoP30
At the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Partner Countries’ Meeting during UNFCCC CoP30 in Belém, Brazil, Indian Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasized the JCM as a vital tool for equitable and scalable climate action. He highlighted its role in supporting India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and fostering bilateral
Pandemic Preparedness
Madhya Pradesh Conducts National Mock Drill for 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,
Transgender rights
Rights of Transgender Persons in India: Legal Reforms and Inclusive Progress
The article discusses the significant legal reforms and initiatives in India aimed at protecting the rights of transgender persons, including the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, the establishment of the National Council for Transgender Persons, and the SMILE initiative for livelihood and healthcare support. It highlights the constitutional
Science and Technology
Curtain Raiser for International Science & Technology Clusters Conference
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released a curtain raiser video for the International Science & Technology Clusters Conference (ISTCC) scheduled for December 4-5, 2025, in New Delhi. The conference aims to foster global connections and partnerships to tackle urgent challenges through science
India
India's Space Sector Transformation: A Global Frontline Nation
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized India's emerging role as a global leader in the space sector during the India International Space Conclave (IISC 2025). He highlighted the significant reforms since 2019 that have opened the space sector to private players, fostering innovation and inclusion. With over 300
India
India-Germany High Defence Committee Meeting Highlights
On November 18, 2025, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and German State Secretary Jens Plötner co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi. They discussed enhancing military cooperation, co-development of defence equipment, and regional security issues. Germany will participate in upcoming multinational military exercises. Both nations emphasized the
India
India's Commitment to Digital Development at WTDC 25
Union Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, addressed the Networking Breakfast at WTDC 25 in Baku, reaffirming India's commitment to inclusive digital development and its long-standing partnership with the ITU. He highlighted India's achievements in connecting citizens to the internet and innovations in