National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) Organises 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 in Odisha

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, is organising the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 from 11th to 15th November 2025 across Rourkela, Sundargarh, and Rajgangpur in Odisha. This sports meet brings together student athletes from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across 21 States and 1 Union Territory, promo...


G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE) to organize 3-day Himalayan Conclave from 13th November, at Almora, Uttarakhand

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, is organizing a three-day Himalayan Conclave - 'Indian Himalayan Region-2047: Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth' - from 13th - 15th November, 2025, at its headquarters in Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand. The conclave aims to develop a strate...


Prime Minister shares glimpses of his address at the programme commemorating the 70th birthday of His Majesty The Fourth King of Bhutan in Thimpu

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared glimpses of his address at the programme commemorating the 70th birthday of His Majesty The Fourth King of Bhutan in Thimpu today. In posts on X, Shri Modi said: "The horrific blast in Delhi last evening has deeply pained everyone. India stands with those who have suffered. I assure everyone that the agencies will get to the bottom of the entire conspiracy. All those involved will ...


'Watershed Mahotsav' launched in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh; Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation Project inaugurated

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Ministry of Rural Development today launched the 'Watershed Mahotsav' in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, marking a national celebration of community-led water rejuvenation, soil health enhancement, and sustainable rural transformation. The event, held in the presence of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Minister of State for Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment...


Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates India's First MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC NETRA

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Manohar Lal, Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, today inaugurated India's largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. This milestone project marks a major step forward in the nation's journey towards long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions, enhancing renewable energy integration and grid resilience. The Minister inaugurated the system during his visit to NETRA, th...


Release of Discussion Paper 1.0: Substitution of Factories in the Compilation of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is undertaking the base revision exercise of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). In the process, MoSPI is revisiting methodologies, exploring new data sources and incorporating changes after comprehensive consultations with the experts, academicians, users and other stakeholders. In the present series of IIP, index is compiled on the basis of a data received fro...


CCI approves proposed acquisition of 11% to 20% of shareholding of the AWL Agri Business Limited by Lence Pte. Ltd.

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of 11% to 20%of shareholding of the AWL Agri Business Limited by Lence Pte. Ltd. AWL Agri Business Limited (formerly - Adani Wilmar Limited) (Target) is engaged in FMCG business comprising primarily of edible oil, food, FMCG and Industry essential segments (including soaps, cleaners, etc.). Lence Pte. Ltd. (Acquirer) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wilmar I...


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the event to mark the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the event to mark the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan at Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu, Bhutan today. Prime Minister extended warm greetings to The King of Bhutan, His Majesty, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Fourth King, His Majesty, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. He respectfully acknowledged the esteemed members of the Royal Family, the Pri...


CAQM invokes9-point action plan under Stage-III of extant GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) has been on an increasing trend since morning and clocked 425 at 9 AM today. In wake of deteriorating air quality of Delhi, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the air quality scenario in the region. Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality owing to calm winds, stable at...


The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal Reaffirms Government's Commitment to Promoting Quality Manufacturing and Implementation of QCOs at Udyog Samagam 2025

India, Nov. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized the Central Government's commitment to supporting States and Union Territories in ensuring that high-quality products reach consumers across the country while addressing the second edition of Udyog Samagam 2025, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The Minister stated that Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are being ...