India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: November, 2025 (Prov.) October, 2025 (Final) November, 2024 Rural Urban Combd. Rural Urban Combd. Rural Urban Combd. Inflation CPI (General) 0.10 1.40 0.71 -0.25 0.88 0.25 5.95 4.89 5.48 CFPI -4.05 -3.60 -3.91 -4.85 -5.18 -5.02 9.10 8.74 9.04 Index CPI (General) 199.6 195.9 197.9 199.0 195.4 197.3 199.4 193.2 196.5 CFPI 199.0 206.3 201.6 198.1 205.1 200.5 207.4 214.0 209.8 Indic...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry is regularly monitoring India's export of Textile & Apparel including Handicrafts to the world. India's export of textiles & apparel (including handicrafts) was US$ 37,755.0 Mn in FY 2024-25 exhibiting a growth of 5.2% compared to the previous year (FY 2023-24) Further, India's Textiles & Apparel exports, including handicrafts, stood at US$ 20,401.95 million during April-October 2025, reflecting a marginal decline of 1...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Expenditure/Budget on Safety related activities (Rs. in Cr.) 2013-14 (Act.) 2022-23 (Act.) 2023-24 (Act.) 2024-25 2025-26 39,463 87,327 1,01,651 1,14,022 1,16,470 S.N. Item 2004-05 to 2013-14 2014-15 to 2024-25 2014-25 Vs. 2004-14 Technological Improvements 1. Use of high-quality rails 57,450 Km 1.43 Lakh Km More than 2 times 2. Longer Rail Panels 9,917 Km 77,522 Km Nearly 8 times 3. Electronic Interlock...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Free speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. The Government is cognisant of the increasing instances of fake, false, misleading information and AI-generated deep fakes across media platforms, which can adversely impact democratic processes and public order. Fake news is commonly understood as information that is false or misleading and presented as news. A broad statutory and institutional framework already ex...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, in collaboration with the U.T. Administration of Lakshadweep, is organizing an Investors Meet on "Investment Opportunities in Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of Lakshadweep Islands" at Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep date 13/12/2025 in the gracious presence of Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister, MoFAH&D and Mi...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN States/UTs No. of handloom weavers No. of allied workers No. of total handloom workers 1 Andhra Pradesh 1,27,662 49,785 1,77,447 2 Arunachal Pradesh 77,600 17,016 94,616 3 Assam 11,07,428 1,76,453 12,83,881 4 Bihar 7,216 5,631 12,847 5 Chhattisgarh 14,077 7,426 21,503 6 Delhi 3,236 1,049 4,285 7 Goa 22 4 26 8 Gujarat 10,179 422 10,601 9 Haryana 14,414 11,128 25,542 10 Himachal P...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant move to enhance accessibility and ease of examination for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to allot the 'Centre of Choice' to all PwBD candidates for its examinations. Recognising the logistical challenges and special requirements often faced by these candidates, the Commission decided to ensure that every PwBD applicant is allotted the examination c...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Government has released Rs.717.17 crores for Rural Local Bodies in Maharashtra under the XV Finance Commission. This amount represents the first instalment of Untied Grants for the Financial Year 2025-26. The funds have been released to duly elected and eligible rural local bodies in the State, covering 2 District Panchayats (Zilla Parishads), 15 Block Panchayats (Panchayat Samitis) and 26,544 Gram Panchayats. Government...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has condoled the demise of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar Ji. In a post on 'X', Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said "Saddened by the demise of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar Ji. With a career spanning several decades, Patil Ji was known for his vast knowledge of public affairs and his dedicated service. Heartfelt condolences to his fam...
India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Women (Directly employed) S.No State 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 24 33 36 2 Andhra Pradesh 47102 44492 50454 3 Arunachal Pradesh 248 237 282 4 Assam 7276 8468 8223 5 Bihar 707 626 1000 6 Chandigarh 51 36 34 7 Chhattisgarh 1052 1848 2093 8 Dadra & N Haveli & Daman & Diu 160 196 220 9 Delhi 444 183 259 10 Goa 833 1564 945 11 Gujarat 9562 10704 11112...