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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on a high note, celebrating global cinematic achievements in Goa. The closing ceremony featured captivating cultural performances and honored cinematic talents across various categories. The Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth' received the prestigious Golden Peacock award, while Marathi and
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A distinguished book launch event for 'Lachit Barphukan: The Great Warrior Who Defeated Aurangzeb’s Army' occurred at the Vichar-Vinimay Auditorium, New Delhi, orchestrated by the Centre for North East Studies and collaborators. The work highlights the valor of Lachit Barphukan, an Ahom general from Assam, celebrated for
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India's coffee industry has grown significantly from the introduction of coffee by Sufi Saint Baba Budan in 1600 AD to becoming a major global player. Known for its diverse agro-climatic conditions, India ranks as the seventh-largest coffee producer in the world. The industry, particularly concentrated in Karnataka, Kerala,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 550th anniversary celebration of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, highlighting its historical and spiritual significance. Established in 1475, the Math has been a source of cultural continuity and social welfare. Modi praised its contributions to spirituality and public service, urging the Math
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Prasar Bharati has introduced a pilot project aimed at expanding the representation of regional language channels on its DD Free Dish platform. This initiative will provide free MPEG-4 slots to popular regional channels, excluding Hindi and Urdu, until March 31, 2026. The move seeks to improve access to information and
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VOC Port in India has received its inaugural shipment of clinker under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambuja Cement Limited. This significant first consignment, comprising 56,440 metric tonnes, was transported from Sanghi Port in Gujarat and represents a key strategic move under the Minimum Guaranteed Tonnage-based Incentive
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In the 103rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative, three major railway projects were evaluated. These projects, proposed by the Ministry of Railways, aim to improve multimodal connectivity across critical regions. The Barbenda-Damrughutu project involves the construction of additional railway lines between West Bengal
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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated Karan Singh Tyagi's achievements by awarding him the Best Debut Director for his film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’. Recognized for its historical significance and dramatic storytelling, the film explores the courageous story of Sankaran Nair and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) marked an incredible milestone by celebrating actor Rajinikanth's 50 years in cinema. The event recognized his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, across multiple languages. Rajinikanth, known as 'Thalaivar', has captivated audiences with his performances and unique style in
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The Food Corporation of India (FCI) Pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 secured the Bronze Medal under the PSUs Category, celebrating its exemplary presentation of India's modern foodgrain management. The Pavilion displayed advanced technological solutions including digitized SILOs, real-time tracking, and improved warehousing standards. Strong
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The Western Air Command held its annual Commanders' Conference on 27-28 November 2025 in New Delhi, focusing on the development of a capable Indian Air Force with the theme “विकासशील सक्षम भारतीय वायु सेना”. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized investment
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The Norwegian film "Safe House," directed by Eirik Svensson, received the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025). The award honors films that promote peace, non-violence, and intercultural dialogue. "Safe House," inspired by true events, takes place in a hospital