NFRA announces launch of webinar series as part of its 2025-26 initiative "Creating a Better Financial Reporting Ecosystem"

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), the independent regulator for Audit and Accounting matters, has launched another regulatory tool 'Webinar Series 2025-26' today. The initiative supports enhancing overall quality of financial reporting ecosystem in India comparable to global benchmarks. This tool of webinars is in continuation of NFRA's larger project to connect with and support the key stakeholders in financial re...


'Space' Will Ensure Global Space for India as a Frontline Nation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: "Space" will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation in the world, Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said today. Pointing out India's expanding role in the global space order, the Minister said that India is fast emerging as a preferred global destination for Space sector engagement and investment. This is reflected in the growing interest from multiple international delegations visiting the c...


Raksha Rajya Mantri chairs Industry Roundtable on Day-2 of his Dubai visit

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth chaired an Industry Roundtable on the theme 'Defence Technology Collaboration and Manufacturing in India' on the second day of his visit to Dubai on November 18, 2025. A total of 50 global and Indian industries participated in the event. In his address, Raksha Rajya Mantri highlighted the strength of Indian defence manufacturing capabilities and expanding defence ecosystem. He encouraged the glo...


Prime Minister shares an article highlighting India's opportunity to reshape global climate finance

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighting that there is a strong opportunity to reshape global climate finance with greater transparency and common standards. The article points to India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy and growing domestic green finance as examples of pragmatic leadership that can guide a more effective global architecture for the future. Res...


Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Coal India Pavilion in IITF

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Coal India Limited (CIL) pavilion today at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Chairman, CIL, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Joint Secretary Ministry of Coal Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Lakhpat Singh Choudhary and other senior officers of ...


CCI approves the proposed merger of ADES International Cayman, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADES International Holding Ltd. with and into Shelf Drilling, Ltd

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed merger of ADES International Cayman, a wholly owned subsidiary of ADES International Holding Ltd. with and into Shelf Drilling, Ltd. The proposed combination entails the merger of ADES International Cayman (ADES), a wholly owned subsidiary of ADES International Holding Ltd. (ADES International), with and into Shelf Drilling, Limited (Shelf Drilling), such that: (i) Shel...


Another major relief for farmers from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has extended a major benefit to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has now recognised the modalities for covering crop loss due to Wild Animal Attacks and Paddy Inundation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Under the revised framework, crop loss due to wild animal attack will now be recognised as...


Breakthrough in rare-earth magnetism promises more efficient quantum technologies

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have discovered a new kind of magnetism in a rare-earth compound that can be used in quantum and spintronic technologies. It envisions a new class of materials that can be tuned to design faster, more energy-efficient magnetic and quantum devices. Rare-earth materials play a crucial role in modern technology, powering everything from electric vehicles and smartphones to wind turbines and defence systems. Among these, ne...


Ministry of Textiles Approves 17 New Applicants under PLI Scheme for Textiles:

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles in Round 3 of selection. This significant step is set to further accelerate investment, boost domestic manufacturing, and enhance India's global competitiveness in the Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles sectors. The newly approved applicants have committed a total investment of Rs.2...


Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Launches National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29), here today. He was joined by Dr A K Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor; Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary; Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Dept. of Health Research and Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS). Speaking on the occasion,...