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November 27, 2025 4:34 PM

CBDT launches second NUDGE initiative to boost voluntary compliance on foreign asset disclosure

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched the second phase of its NUDGE initiative to strengthen voluntary compliance relating to the disclosure of foreign assets and income. Beginning November 28, the department will send SMS and email a...

November 27, 2025 4:08 PM

President Murmu inaugurates third edition of ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025’ in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated the third edition of the Indian Army’s ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025’ in New Delhi, emphasising India’s growing defence preparedness, evolving military reforms, and the nation’s commitment ...

November 27, 2025 3:43 PM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday wishes to Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, praising his contributions to promoting sustainable living and streng...

November 27, 2025 3:13 PM

New Labour Codes Expand Protections and Flexibility for Women Workers

India has implemented a new set of Labour Codes aimed at strengthening protections and improving welfare for workers across sectors. The Centre announced on Friday that the four Labour Codes—the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (202...

November 27, 2025 2:48 PM

Centre clears ₹305-crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost textile research, data systems and innovation

The government on Thursday approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening research, innovation and competitiveness in India’s textile sector. With...

November 27, 2025 2:31 PM

India, Indonesia hold 3rd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue; agree to deepen strategic and defence cooperation

India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The meeting reaffirmed the two countries’...

November 27, 2025 4:04 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus, unveils Vikram-I orbital rocket

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad via video conferencing and unveiled the company’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, designed to launch satellites into orbit. Union Minister G...

November 27, 2025 12:41 PM

PM Modi to attend 60th All India Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police Conference in Raipur on Nov 29-30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police on November 29–30 at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Attendees will include the Union Hom...

November 27, 2025 12:11 PM

India-UAE hold third CEPA joint committee meeting; bilateral trade exceeds $100 billion

India and the United Arab Emirates held the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department o...

November 27, 2025 11:09 AM

NTTM unveils India’s first scientific model for recycling national flags and defence-grade fibres

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) under the Ministry of Textiles has supported a new project that introduces India’s first scientific model for dignified recycling of retired national flags and high-performance aramid fibres. The initi...

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