New Delhi : Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliyamentary Affairs, Loganathan Murugan, today inaugurated the Masterclass Series at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) at the Kala Academy, Goa. Present on the occasion were senior officials including Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information &…
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Lucknow, November 20 : The ten-day Khadi Mahotsav 2025 will be held at Central Sanskrit University, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, aiming to promote local entrepreneurship, open new markets for traditional arts and khadi-based industries, and boost rural self-reliance. Scheduled from November 21 to November 30, the festival will celebrate the rich heritage of khadi, village industries,…
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Hyderabad: Marking a significant leap toward technology-driven skilling in India’s logistics sector, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Education, Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated the Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence (COLTE) at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) Hyderabad. The centre has been established by the Redington Foundation—the CSR arm…
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New Delhi : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, representing the Government of India at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, articulated India’s vision for a stable, responsible and innovation-led economic and digital future. Highlighting the country’s robust economic fundamentals, he said, “With high growth and moderate inflation, India will continue to offer a stable policy…
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Goa is once again buzzing with excitement as the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) begins its much-awaited nine-day extravaganza from 20 to 28 November 2025. With the theme of creative brilliance, modern innovation and cultural celebration, IFFI 2025 promises to outshine its earlier editions. Designed with a blend of exclusivity and inclusivity, this…
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New Delhi :Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in the Fourth High-Level Task Force Meeting on Milk, Eggs, Poultry, Meat and Fisheries, chaired by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Senior officials from Nagaland, the Department of Fisheries, and representatives from all eight Northeastern states were present.…
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A team of Indian and international scientists has overturned a central dogma of molecular biology by challenging a 50-year-old textbook model of bacterial gene regulation. The groundbreaking discovery reshapes our understanding of how bacteria control their genes—an insight with far-reaching implications for microbiology, antibiotic development, and synthetic biology. For decades, biology textbooks have taught the…
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Union Minister of Power, Manohar Lal, has highlighted the crucial role of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in strengthening India’s renewable energy ecosystem, particularly in storing surplus green power and ensuring grid stability during non-solar hours. He was addressing the Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Power at a meeting held today…
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Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, today participated in a high-level roundtable with prominent Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo to explore opportunities for collaboration across the entire energy value chain. The meeting focused on how India and Japan—two leading economies of the Indo-Pacific—can jointly shape a secure, sustainable, and future-oriented energy ecosystem.…
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has approved a revised rate structure for government advertisements in print media, marking a significant support measure for the sector. The revised framework includes a 26% increase in the advertisement rates, alongside the introduction of new premiums for colour advertisements and preferential positioning. According to the Ministry, the…
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