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Wed, 19 Nov 2025
TRAI mandates phase-wise shift to '1600' numbers for banks and financial firms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 19 November 2025 issued a Direction setting deadlines for entities regulated by RBI, SEBI and PFRDA to adopt the '1600' numbering series for service and transactional calls.
PM Modi releases ₹100 coin and stamps at Sathya Sai Baba centenary in Puttaparthi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh on 19 November 2025 and released a ₹100 commemorative coin and a set of postage stamps.
PM inaugurates South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 19 November 2025 and urged farmers to try 'One Acre, One Season' of natural farming.
Chhattisgarh gets ₹2,225-crore PMGSY roads and Makhana Board coverage at Dhamtari event
Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, at a state-level event in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh on 19 November 2025, approved PMGSY rural roads worth ₹2,225 crore and announced the state's inclusion under the National Makhana Development Board.
Rourkela Steel Plant to double capacity to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030
Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy unveiled a plan on 19 November 2025 to double the capacity of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Odisha to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030.
NITI Aayog releases report on Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks
NITI Aayog released a report on 'Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks' on 19 November 2025, assessing 18 aspirational blocks across 11 states to improve local water security.
ECI publishes 14 statistical reports on Bihar Assembly election within five days
The Election Commission of India (ECI) published 14 statistical reports on the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election on 19 November 2025, within five days of the election's conclusion.
Century-old Kodaikanal Observatory images reveal Sun's past polar magnetic fields
Astronomers led by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) have reconstructed the Sun's polar magnetic fields over the past century using historical images from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, DST said on 19 November 2025.
CAQM asks Delhi–NCR states to postpone physical sports competitions in November–December
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) wrote on 19 November 2025 to the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to postpone physical sports competitions scheduled in November and December to protect students' health from air pollution.
Indian Army secures design rights for New Coat Combat (Digital Print)
The Indian Army has secured exclusive intellectual property rights over the design and camouflage pattern of its New Coat Combat (Digital Print), the Ministry of Defence said on 19 November 2025.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
PMFBY to cover crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture announced on 18 November 2025 that crop losses from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation will be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) from Kharif 2026.
Health Minister Nadda launches National Action Plan on AMR 2.0 (2025–29)
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) for 2025–29 in New Delhi on 18 November 2025, the first day of WHO's World AMR Awareness Week.
6th National Water Awards: Maharashtra first, Gujarat second, Haryana third
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 and the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 November 2025, with Maharashtra ranked the best state, followed by Gujarat and Haryana.
MoSPI releases National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 with 6-digit codes
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 at Udaipur on 18 November 2025, during the culmination of the NSS's 75th anniversary and World Statistics Day 2025.
C-DOT signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to join Amaravati Quantum Valley
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Government on 18 November 2025 to participate in the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) initiative.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completes five years; national event in Amritsar
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) completed five years on 18 November 2025 with a national celebration at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, presided over by Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.
MeitY launches 'YUVA AI for ALL', a free national course on AI
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) launched 'YUVA AI for ALL', a free 4.5-hour self-paced course on artificial intelligence under the IndiaAI Mission, on 18 November 2025, aiming to give 1 crore citizens foundational AI skills.
Railways cuts bulk cement freight to a flat ₹0.90 per tonne-km
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled rationalised rates for bulk cement carried in containers and a policy for bulk cement terminals at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 November 2025.
India re-elected to Codex Executive Committee for Asia at CAC48
India was unanimously re-elected to the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission for the Asia region at the 48th session of the Commission (CAC48), the Health Ministry said on 18 November 2025.
Textiles Ministry approves 17 new applicants under PLI Scheme in Round 3
The Ministry of Textiles approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles in Round 3 of selection, it said on 18 November 2025.
India–Germany High Defence Committee meets in New Delhi
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and German State Secretary of Defence Jens Plötner co-chaired the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi on 18 November 2025.
8th Naturopathy Day celebrated at Nisarg Gram, Pune
The 8th Naturopathy Day celebrations concluded at Nisarg Gram, Yewalewadi, Pune on 18 November 2025 with a valedictory function presided over by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
India's national statement at COP30: 'a COP of Implementation'
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's National Statement at the High-Level Segment of COP30 to the UNFCCC in Belém, Brazil on 17 November 2025, calling for it to be a 'COP of Implementation' and a 'COP of Delivery on Promises'.
Sixteenth Finance Commission submits report for 2026-27 to 2030-31
The Sixteenth Finance Commission, headed by Dr Arvind Panagariya, submitted its report for the award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to President Droupadi Murmu on 17 November 2025.
India's exports reach US$ 491.80 billion in April–October 2025, up 4.84%
India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–October 2025 are estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 17 November 2025.
India signs first structured LPG import contract with the US, about 2.2 MTPA for 2026
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on 17 November 2025 that Indian PSU oil companies have concluded a one-year structured contract to import about 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for contract year 2026.
Amit Shah chairs 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting in Faridabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) in Faridabad, Haryana on 17 November 2025.
India–UK Exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 begins at Mahajan, Rajasthan
The eighth edition of the India–UK joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 began on 17 November 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, and will run until 30 November.
ECMS second tranche: 17 approvals worth ₹7,172 crore; ARKA-GKT1 chip unveiled
The Ministry of Electronics and IT approved 17 more proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 17 November 2025, with total investment of ₹7,172 crore, projected production of ₹65,111 crore and 11,808 direct jobs.
PLFS October 2025: unemployment steady at 5.2%, LFPR at 6-month high of 55.4%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) monthly bulletin for October 2025, released by MoSPI on 17 November 2025, put the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above at 5.2%, unchanged from September.