India News

Prime Minister acknowledges highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has acknowledged highest ever number of patents granted so far in 2023-24. Responding to the X post of Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister posted on X; “This is a notable feat, marking a milestone in our journey towards an innovation-driven knowledge economy. […]

top Stories

PM invites inputs for Mann ki Baat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited inputs from citizens for Mann ki Baat programme that will take place on 26th November 2023. He has also expressed happiness to see a large number of inputs coming for this month’s Mann Ki Baat. He has also urged to those to share the inputs who have […]

top Stories

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement signed by the 14 IPEF Partners

The third Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting was held in San Francisco, California on 14 November 2023 hosted by the US. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal participated in the Ministerial meeting. IPEF was launched jointly by the USA and other […]

top Stories

RBI strengthens norms for consumer loans

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a decisive step to tighten norms governing unsecured personal loans for both banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). This move comes as a response to the escalating risk associated with consumer credit exposure, particularly in the realm of personal loans. According to a circular issued by the […]

International News

Myanmar junta says facing ‘heavy assault’ from insurgents in three states

Myanmar’s junta has reported “heavy assaults” by insurgents and told government staff to get ready for emergencies, an official said on Thursday, while media reported a call for those with military experience to prepare to serve. Myanmar’s military has battled ethnic minority and other insurgencies for decades but a 2021 coup has brought unprecedented coordination […]

International News

India affirms commitment to freedom of navigation in international waters, says Rajnath Singh at ASEAN defence ministers’ meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to the freedom of navigation, overflight, and unimpeded lawful commerce in international waters, aligning with established international laws. Speaking at the 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta on Thursday, Singh emphasized the importance of respecting international regulations. During his address, the defence minister […]

International News

UN Security Council calls for pauses in Gaza fighting for aid

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday (November 15) called for urgent and extended humanitarian pauses in fighting between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip for a “sufficient number of days” to allow aid access. The United States, Russia, and Britain, who are council veto powers, abstained from Wednesday’s vote on the […]