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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New Delhi: The 67th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Director General Rajeev Kumar Mital, approved a series of high-impact scientific and infrastructural initiatives aimed at advancing river rejuvenation across the Ganga basin. The meeting placed special focus on research-driven planning, pollution abatement, and the safe conveyance…
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New Delhi — India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 2.699 billion, falling to USD 687.034 billion for the week ending November 7, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest Weekly Statistical Supplement. The drop was primarily driven by a fall in foreign currency assets (FCA) and gold reserves. The forex reserves have…
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New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, turned into a major attraction on Sunday as the state celebrated Uttar Pradesh Day during the 44th India International Trade Fair. Alongside several state departments, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) set up a prominent stall inside Hall No. 2, displaying its flagship…
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Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, visited the expansive Hanwha Ocean shipbuilding facility in Geoje, South Korea, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to deepen maritime cooperation with Korea. The visit was part of the Minister’s high-level engagements from 13–15 November 2025, aimed at scaling up India’s commercial fleet capacity and…
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