Powering the AVGC-XR Revolution

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways IICT - From Vision to Action Source: PIB Source: IMDb Source: India Cine Hub India's Creative Economy at an Inflection Point India's Media and Entertainment sector has emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing industries, powered by digital innovation, youth-driven demand, and a surge in creative entrepreneurship. Recognised by the government as a high-potential segment within the services economy, the sec...


National Water Awards: Celebrating India's Champions of Conservation

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Key Takeaways Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards, launched in 2024 under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign, honor outstanding community-driven water conservation efforts. Recognizing 100 contributors across sectors, the initiative promotes scalable models for groundwater recharge and long-term water security. Under the JSJB campaign, 35 lakh groundwater recharge struc...


TRAI issues Direction to Mandate Pre-Tagging of Variables in SMS Content Templates to Curb their Misuse in Commercial Communication

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a Direction to all Access Providers mandating the pre-tagging of all variable components used in SMS content templates for commercial communication. Variable components typically include elements such as URLs, application download links, or callback numbers that may change from recipient to recipient or time to time, while the rest of the message text remains static. Unde...


MoSPI Releases the National Industrial Classification (NIC) - 2025

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NIC 2008 NIC 2025 Sections (Alphabetic) 21 (A to U) 22 (A to V) Divisions (2-Digit) 88 87 Groups (3-Digit) 238 257 Class (4-Digit) 403 463 Sub-Class 1304 1887 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 during the 'Culmination Ceremony' of 75th anniversary of National Sample Survey (NSS) and World Statistics Day 2025 on 18th November 202...


Aide to the Russian President calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. They exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the maritime domain, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding and blue economy. Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he look...


Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav delivers India's National Statement at UNFCCC CoP30 High-Level Segment, at Belem, Brazil

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri Yadav strongly urged Developed Countries to demonstrate greater climate ambition and honour their commitments. He asserted, "Developed countries must reach net zero far earlier than current target dates and deliver new, additional, and concessional climate finance at a scale of trillions, not billions". He further stressed the need for affordable, accessible climatetechnology and stated that climate technology must be free fro...


Government of India launches 'YUVA AI for ALL' - a free national course to help everyone understand Artificial Intelligence

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission, has launched 'YUVA AI for ALL', a first-of-its-kind free course that introduces the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to all Indians, especially the youth. This short, 4.5-hour self-paced course is designed to make students, professionals and other curious learners comfortable with the basics of AI and to show how it's transforming the w...


India-Australia Nursing Roundtable Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Global Collaboration

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day India-Australia Roundtable on Strengthening the Nursing Workforce concluded today in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation to enhance nursing education, leadership, and global health preparedness. The event was jointly convened by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with Jhpiego and Edith Cowan University, Australia. Delivering the keynote addre...


DDWS Organises First Multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad; Villagers Share Stories of Transformation under JJM

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The inaugural Sujal Gram Samvad, organised by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti today, emerged as a national platform where villagers from across 12 States/UTs narrated - in their own regional languages - their stories of struggle, determination, and transformation under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Village representatives described how access to safe tap water has improved health, reduced w...


Shri H D Kumaraswamy Union Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries along with Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, visit SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant

India, Nov. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Shri H D Kumaraswamy Union Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries, Government of India arrived at Rourkela on a 2-day visit to SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 18th November, 2025. He was accompanied by Mrs. Anitha Kumaraswamy, Shri Amarendu Prakash, Chairman - Cum- Managing Director (CMD), SAIL and other officials from the Ministry of Steel. The Minister was received at the Rourkela Airport by Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tr...