India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction The global workforce is undergoing a profound transformation driven by advances in AI, machine learning, data science, and automation. As AI becomes embedded in industries such as healthcare, finance, education, manufacturing, and public services, there is an urgent need for broad-based AI literacy and specialised talent. The Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program in India represents a strategic initiative by the Mi...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 22nd October, 2025: The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has achieved significant interim progress as part of the ongoing Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0. The SCDPM, now in its fifth edition in 2025, continues to focus on enhancing cleanliness, improving record management, and ensuring timely disposal of pending matters across all offices under the Government of India. The SCDPM 5.0, launched nationwid...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 Oct 2025 and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 Oct 2025 for the Harbour phase. Prior to arriving at Yokosuka, INS Sahyadri and JMSDF Ships Asahi, Oumi and Submarine Jinryu participated in the sea phase of JAIMEX-25. The sea phase inc...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, attended the XVIth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, where he delivered India's national statement and participated in key discussions. UNCTAD, established in 1964, plays a crucial role in promoting the integration of developing countries into the global economy through trade, investment, and sustainable development polic...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Introduction Ladakh's economy is deeply rooted in its unique geography, culture, and craftsmanship, where traditional livelihoods blend with emerging eco-friendly industries. From high-quality Pashmina wool and apricot orchards to intricate Thangka paintings and sustainable tourism, each sector reflects the region's skill and heritage. The recent GST reduction across wide variety of products and services will also impact Ladakh's...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organized a pan-India CPR Awareness Week from 13th to 17th October 2025 with the objective of enhancing public understanding and practical capacity in Compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The initiative aimed to sensitize citizens about the importance of early bystander intervention during cardiac arrest and other medical emergencies. Despite CPR's proven life-saving potential...
India, Oct. 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification: RBI/2025-26/93 DOR.AML.REC.57/14.06.001/2025-26 October 23, 2025 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA,1967: Updates to UNSC's 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendments to 01 Entry Please refer to paragraph 51 of the RBI Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on August 14, 2025 (MD on...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Friday, October 24, 2025, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 1,25,000 3 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM October 27, 2025 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank's Press Release 2021...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 23 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following press release: Reserve Bank is organising its fourth global hackathon - 'HaRBInger 2025 - Innovation for Transformation'. The participants are invited to develop solutions using technology and innovative approaches under the following theme and problem statements: Theme: "Secure Banking: Powered by Identity, Integrity and Inclusivity" Problem Statement 1: Tokenised KYC Problem Statement 2: Offline CBDC (e₹) Problem S...