Code on Wages, 2019 Safeguards Workers, Induces Growth, Empowers Women & Enhances Employment

India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DID YOU KNOW? Impact Pro Worker Provisions Impact Pro Worker Provisions Impact Pro Worker Provisions Impact Impact Pro Worker Provisions Pro Worker Provisions Ensuring Payment of Wages: Benefits the Employees Impact The Labour Reforms simplify the registration and licensing framework by introducing the concept of a Single Registration, Single License, and Single Return, thereby reducing the overall compliance burden to...


Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Addresses the 9th Convocation of the "Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research" (AcSIR), lauds the just over one decade old Institution as One of India's Fastest-Growing Scientific Powerhouses

India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Addressing the 9th Convocation of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh observed that the "i-PhD" program launched by AcSIR in 2023 is a novel academic concept linking imagination and innovation with industry. AcSIR, thoug...


Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Canada on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg

India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the Prime Minister of Canada, H.E. Mr. Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg to review progress in the India-Canada partnership. The leaders welcomed the adoption of Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership which would give a boost to trilateral cooperation in the fields of critical technologies, nuclear energy, d...


Prime Minister participates in India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg

India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in theIndia-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA)Leaders' Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting was hosted by the President of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and attended by the President of Brazil, H.E. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Describing the meeting as timely, Prime Minister noted that it coincided with the first G20 Summit on African soil and mark...


Prime Minister meets the Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg

India, Nov. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Sanae Takaichi on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. This was Prime Minister's first meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi after their telephone call on 29 October 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which is base...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON MOHAN MISHRA V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Nov. 24 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Nov. 1: Heard learned counsel for the appellant, the informant and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State as also perused the trial court record. 2. The present appeal arises out of the judgment of conviction dated 04.02.2023 and the order of sentence dated 20.02.2023 passed by the learned Special Judge POCSO Court cum Additional District and Session Judge VI, Gaya passed in POCSO Case No. 87 of 2020 (CIS No...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON THE STATE OF BIHAR V/S SMT. RANJANA KUMARI

PATNA, India, Nov. 24 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Nov. 1: Heard Mr. Vivek Prasad, learned G.P. 7 for the State and Mr. Mayank Rukhaiyar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent. 2. The present appeal is directed against the order dated 25.06.2024 passed in C.W.J.C. No. 4899 of 2015 by which the learned Court has been pleased to allow the writ petition and also set aside the order impugned dated 23.01.2015 passed by the Director, Secondary Education, Gover...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah distributed books to children and visited various stalls at the Ahmedabad International Book Fair, held in Ahmedabad today

India, Nov. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah distributed books to children and visited various stalls at the Ahmedabad International Book Fair, held in Ahmedabad today. In a post on 'X', Shri Amit Shah said that books are not only a source of knowledge but also an important medium for personality development. He said, today, I distributed books to children and visited various stalls at the Ahmedabad International...


CAQM conducts An Enforcement Inspection in Sonipat, Haryana

India, Nov. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) undertook a major inspection operation in Sonipat, Haryana on 21.11.2025. The inspection operation was a part of the Commission's ongoing enforcement drive to ensure nstrict compliance to the Statutory Directions and prescribed environmental norms in the National Capital Region (NCR). A total of 20 Flying Squad teams of the Commission were deployed for the ...


International Organisations Welcome India's Labour Codes; Highlight Global Momentum for Social Protection and Inclusive Growth

India, Nov. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prominent international organisations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have welcomed the Government of India's announcement on 21st November 2025 to bring the four Labour Codes into effect. Recognising the reforms as a major step towards strengthening social protection, enhancing minimum wage frameworks and building institutional capacity, these global bodi...