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Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Cabinet rationalises royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium
The Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025 specified or revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium, minerals important for green energy and high-tech uses, to encourage auction of blocks containing them.
President Murmu makes first-ever Indian Presidential visit to Botswana, addresses its National Assembly
President Droupadi Murmu held talks with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko in Gaborone and addressed Botswana's National Assembly on 12 November 2025, during the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Botswana, the final leg of her State Visit to Angola and Botswana.
Cabinet approves Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters with up to ₹20,000 crore credit
The Union Cabinet approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) on 12 November 2025, under which the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) will give 100% guarantee cover to lenders extending up to ₹20,000 crore of additional collateral-free credit to eligible exporters, including MSMEs.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
PM Modi in Bhutan: 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II inaugurated, ₹4,000 crore credit line announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan on 11 November 2025 saw the inauguration of the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, built under an India–Bhutan bilateral agreement, and the announcement of a ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit to Bhutan.
India speaks for BASIC and LMDC groups at COP30 opening plenary in Belém
India delivered statements on behalf of the BASIC group (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) and the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) at the opening plenary of the UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on 11 November 2025, stressing equity and climate finance.
PM Modi addresses Thimphu event for 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the event marking the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, at the Changlimethang Celebration Ground in Thimphu on 11 November 2025.
Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 crore call for biomass-based hydrogen pilots at ICGH 2025
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals for pilot projects producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste, and launched the official logo of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, at the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 11 November 2025.
MeitY issues SOP to curb non-consensual intimate imagery, mandates 24-hour takedown
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on 11 November 2025 to remove and prevent Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) on online platforms, with takedown required within 24 hours of reporting.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025
PLFS July–September 2025: unemployment falls to 5.2%, female participation rises
The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 5.2% in July–September 2025 from 5.4% in the previous quarter, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin released by MoSPI on 10 November 2025.
President Murmu addresses Angola's National Assembly on 50th anniversary of independence
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the National Assembly of Angola in Luanda on 10 November 2025, during her visit marking the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.
15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi; submarine rescue pact signed
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam's Deputy Minister of National Defence Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien co-chaired the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in Hanoi on 10 November 2025, where a Memorandum of Agreement on mutual submarine search and rescue support was signed.
Draft rules propose mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter on e-commerce platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs issued the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025 on 10 November 2025, proposing that e-commerce platforms selling imported products must offer a searchable and sortable 'Country of Origin' filter.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025
President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
President Droupadi Murmu held one-to-one and delegation-level talks with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda on 9 November 2025, on the first visit by an Indian President to Angola.
INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
The Indian Navy's indigenously built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Guam in the Northern Pacific for the multilateral Exercise Malabar 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 9 November 2025.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference on 'Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms' at the Supreme Court of India on 8 November 2025 and launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module.
Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the two-day National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 8 November 2025 and launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Invest Window (UiWIN).
Fri, 07 Nov 2025
PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi on 7 November 2025 and released a commemorative coin and postage stamp.
India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
A senior European Union negotiating team held talks with Indian counterparts in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025 on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), covering goods, services, investment, sustainable development, rules of origin and technical barriers to trade.
India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
India's Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on 7 November 2025, and India joined Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
Supreme Court rules grounds of arrest must be given in writing, in the arrestee's language, for all offences
The Supreme Court ruled in New Delhi on 6 November 2025 that the grounds of arrest must be supplied to every arrested person in writing and in a language they understand, for offences under all statutes.
President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Members of the Indian women's cricket team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 6 November 2025.
Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
The Union Health Ministry notified the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the THOTA Act, 1994 on 6 November 2025, removing the mandatory Clinical Specular equipment requirement for Corneal Transplantation Centres.
Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
A high-level delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit to India on 6 November 2025 to study the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was given a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri) at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand, on 6 November 2025 and co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay.
DGT and Autodesk sign MoU to build digital design and make skills in ITIs and NSTIs
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and software company Autodesk exchanged an MoU in New Delhi on 6 November 2025 to build digital design and make skills among trainers in ITIs and National Skill Training Institutes.
Wed, 05 Nov 2025
MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
The Ministry of Electronics and IT unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission in New Delhi on 5 November 2025, with Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood formally releasing the framework.
9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations concludes in Lima
The 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations, held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025, concluded with substantive progress, including on a Critical Minerals chapter.
Mandaviya delivers India's statement at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India's National Statement at the plenary of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, on 5 November 2025.
Jitendra Singh formally launches nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 for pensioners
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 for pensioners in New Delhi on 5 November 2025.