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Sat, 22 Nov 2025
President Murmu attends Sri Sathya Sai Baba centenary session at Puttaparthi
President Droupadi Murmu graced a special session commemorating the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 November 2025.
NCC marks run-up to 78th Raising Day with wreath-laying at National War Memorial
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) held a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 22 November 2025, led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats, ahead of its 78th Raising Day on 23 November.
INS Savitri visits Seychelles for joint EEZ surveillance
Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, as part of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, the Ministry of Defence said on 22 November 2025.
National Water Mission holds first regional conference on irrigation water-use efficiency in Jaipur
The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) of the National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, held the first Regional Conference on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency in the Irrigation Sector at CCS NIAM, Jaipur, on 22 November 2025.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Four Labour Codes come into effect, replacing 29 central labour laws
The Government of India made the four Labour Codes — the Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 — effective from 21 November 2025, rationalising 29 existing labour laws.
PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg
PM Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met on 21 November 2025 on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
President Murmu opens 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, showcasing Western India
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, on 21 November 2025.
World Fisheries Day: India releases National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025
The Department of Fisheries released the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025 at the World Fisheries Day celebration in New Delhi on 21 November 2025, themed 'India's Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports'.
CAQM revises GRAP, moves measures to earlier stages for Delhi–NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR on 21 November 2025, moving several measures to earlier stages to make it more stringent.
Amit Shah addresses BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj; commemorative stamp released
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Bhuj, Gujarat, on 21 November 2025, where a commemorative postage stamp was released.
DRI's Operation Filter Out seizes over 73 lakh smuggled cigarettes in Mizoram
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under 'Operation Filter Out', seized 36.2 lakh sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes and 300 foreign-origin quilts at Kanhmun, Mizoram, on 21 November 2025, arresting two persons.
99.67% of active MGNREGA workers Aadhaar-seeded; e-KYC to be used for job card verification
The Ministry of Rural Development said on 21 November 2025 that 99.67% of active MGNREGA workers are already Aadhaar-seeded, and asked States/UTs to use the e-KYC feature of the NMMS app for job card verification and renewal.
NBA releases ₹39.84 crore to Andhra Pradesh for Red Sanders conservation
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ₹38.36 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and ₹1.48 crore to the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board for protection and conservation of Red Sanders, the Environment Ministry said on 21 November 2025.
TDB backs indigenous 16-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine plant in Navi Mumbai
The Technology Development Board (TDB) of the Department of Science & Technology sanctioned financial support to TechInvention Lifecare Ltd, Navi Mumbai, to set up a commercial-scale cGMP facility for an indigenously developed 16-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-16), DST said on 21 November 2025.
Steel Ministry suspends Quality Control Order enforcement on 55 Indian Standards
The Ministry of Steel said on 21 November 2025 that it has suspended enforcement of the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 on 55 Indian Standards, based on recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR).
Thu, 20 Nov 2025
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time
Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time at Gandhi Maidan, Patna on 20 November 2025, with Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha as Deputy Chief Ministers.
Final estimates 2024-25: record foodgrain output of 357.73 million tonnes
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the final estimates of crop production for 2024-25 on 20 November 2025, putting India's foodgrain output at a record 357.73 million tonnes, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
56th IFFI opens in Panaji with a first-ever grand street parade
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) opened on 20 November 2025 with a grand parade in Panaji, Goa — a first for the festival.
Eight core industries index unchanged at 162.4 in October 2025
The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for October 2025, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 20 November 2025, remained unchanged at 162.4 (provisional) compared with October 2024.
26 e-commerce platforms self-declare compliance with dark patterns guidelines
Twenty-six leading e-commerce platforms have submitted self-declarations confirming compliance with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on 20 November 2025.
DRDO and France's DGA sign Technical Agreement on defence R&D
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and France's Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) signed a Technical Agreement at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 November 2025 to deepen collaboration in defence research and development.
GeM and UN Women sign MoU to bring more women entrepreneurs into public procurement
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and UN Women signed an MoU on 20 November 2025 to integrate women entrepreneurs from the informal sector into India's public procurement system.
Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, gives birth to five cubs
Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, aged 33 months, has given birth to five cubs, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 20 November 2025.
NHAI launches Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers for its first public InvIT
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL) in Mumbai on 20 November 2025 as the investment manager for its proposed public InvIT, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
President Murmu attends Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration at Ambikapur
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration organised by the Government of Chhattisgarh at Ambikapur, Surguja on 20 November 2025.
Coast Guard conducts Sagar Kavach-02/25 along Maharashtra and Goa coast
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the two-day Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline on 19–20 November 2025.
India and Germany hold 3rd Joint Working Group meeting on alternative medicine in Berlin
The Ministry of Ayush and Germany's Federal Ministry of Health held the 3rd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025.
GSI holds international seminar in Jaipur to mark 175 years
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's two-day international seminar 'Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI' at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur on 20 November 2025.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025
'BIRSA 101': India's first indigenous CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease launched
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched 'BIRSA 101', India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease, developed by CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), on 19 November 2025.
PM releases 21st PM-KISAN instalment of ₹18,000 crore from Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN, about ₹18,000 crore for around 9 crore farmers, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 19 November 2025.