Participation of MoSPI in the Global Fintech Fest, 2025

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is participating in the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, scheduled to be held from 7th to 9th October 2025 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai. A dedicated stall and curated events will showcase the evolving landscape of official statistics and the role Fintechs can play to bridge the data gaps. The Ministry's stall in the event will feature major statistical indicators such as GDP...


Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes cognisance of reports of pomegranate crop damage in Balotra and adjoining areas of Rajasthan

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today took cognisance of reports and complaints regarding damage to pomegranate crops caused by various diseases, including the 'Tikri' disease, in Balotra district and adjoining pomegranate-growing regions of Rajasthan, and has ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. The Union Minister has instructed the Director Genera...


Atal Innovation Mission & IFCCI join hands to scale up Atal Tinkering Labs across India

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, have officially signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on the 19th of September 2025. The signing took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, who lauded the efforts of IFCCI in fostering impactful Indo-French partnerships for social development. The signing took place d...


Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1121 lakh hectare

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 3rd October 2025. Area: In lakh hectare Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate Asia's Premier Telecom & Tech Event IMC 2025

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today visited the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 venue at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, to review final preparations ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 8, 2025. Union Minister Shri Scindia traveled to the venue and back via the Airport Metro, starting from Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi. During the visit, the Union Minister took a detailed tou...


NITI Aayog launches fourth edition of "Trade Watch Quarterly" in New Delhi

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The latest edition of "Trade Watch Quarterly" for Q4 of FY 2024-25 presents an in-depth assessment of India's trade performance, capturing trends in merchandise and services, shifts in global demand, and prospects for export diversification, while underscoring the imperative to diversify into high-demand global markets. - B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog The fourth edition of Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 of the financial year 2...


LBSNAA and Department of Land Resources organise National Workshop on NAKSHA programme for District Collectors

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), in collaboration with the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated a two-day National Training-cum-Workshop on the NAKSHA Programme today. The initiative brings together District Magistrates and Collectors from across the country to gear up for the nationwide roll-out of this landmark urban land resources project. The NAKSHA ...


Extension of last date for submission of willingness and acceptance of terms and conditions contained in Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 26th August 2025 for 'Empanelment of Auditors to carry out audit of Digital Addressable Systems'

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRA) had issued the Expression of Interest (EoI) for 'Empanelment of Auditors to carry out audit of Digital Addressable Systems' on 26th August 2025. The last date for submission of willingness for continuation/extension of empanelment by empanelled auditors was 15th September 2025. Keeping in view of the requests of some empanelled auditors for extension of time for submission of their wi...


Raksha Mantri to inaugurate National Conference on 'Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the country in New Delhi

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a national-level conference on 'Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the country' in New Delhi' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on October 7, 2025. The conference, organised under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence (MoD), will provide a focused platform to strengthen coordination between MoD and State/UT Governments, with the objective of aligning...


Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti organises Special Campaign 5.0 for Swachhata and disposal of pending matters

India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Special Campaign 5.0 is being conducted from October 2, 2025, to October 31, 2025, to institutionalize Swachhata and Minimize Pendency of cases in Government Offices. The campaign is being conducted in two phases in the Department, i.e. (i) Preparatory Phase from September 15 to 30, 2025, and (ii) Implementation Phase from October 2 to 31, 2025. Guidelines have been provided for conducting the Special Campaign. Shri V.L. Kantha...