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India’s Real and Nominal GDP Expected To Grow at 6.4% and 9.7% Respectively in FY25

As one of the fastest growing economies, the global spotlight has shifted onto India to restore order in an increasing disorderly global financial system.

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance: Govt Notifies Aadhaar Authentication Amendment Rules To Promote Ease of Living and Livelihood

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 have been notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today.

Economic Survey 2024: India’s Agricultural Sector Shows Resilience, Income Surges 5.23% Annually Over Past Decade; Kharif Foodgrain Production Projected at 1647.05 LMT

India’s agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, marked by consistent growth rates, which can be largely attributed to various government initiatives to enhance productivity, promote crop diversification, and increase farmers' income, states the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Urges CAs To Evolve As Strategic Advisors, Ethical Guardians, and Innovators at World Forum of Accountants; Says ‘New Set of Skills Essential Requirement in Today’s Times’

Addressing the inaugural session of the World Forum of Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in New Delhi on January 31, 2025, Raksha Mantri Rajnath termed ‘new set of skills, including critical thinking, emotional intelligence & adaptability’ as an essential requirement in today’s times.

Economic Survey 2024–25 Highlights: India Shows Steady Growth Amid Global Uncertainty, GDP Projected To Surge 6.3 to 6.8% in FY26

As per the Survey, the global economy exhibited steady yet uneven growth across regions in 2024. A notable trend was the slowdown in global manufacturing, especially in Europe and parts of Asia, due to supply chain disruptions and weak external demand. In contrast, the services sector performed better, supporting growth in many economies.

Economic Survey 2024: India’s Agricultural Sector Shows Resilience, Income Surges 5.23% Annually Over Past Decade; Kharif Foodgrain Production Projected at 1647.05 LMT

India’s agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent years, marked by consistent growth rates, which can be largely attributed to various government initiatives to enhance productivity, promote crop diversification, and increase farmers' income, states the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Urges CAs To Evolve As Strategic Advisors, Ethical Guardians, and Innovators at World Forum of Accountants; Says ‘New Set of Skills Essential Requirement in Today’s Times’

Addressing the inaugural session of the World Forum of Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in New Delhi on January 31, 2025, Raksha Mantri Rajnath termed ‘new set of skills, including critical thinking, emotional intelligence & adaptability’ as an essential requirement in today’s times.

Economic Survey 2024–25 Highlights: India Shows Steady Growth Amid Global Uncertainty, GDP Projected To Surge 6.3 to 6.8% in FY26

As per the Survey, the global economy exhibited steady yet uneven growth across regions in 2024. A notable trend was the slowdown in global manufacturing, especially in Europe and parts of Asia, due to supply chain disruptions and weak external demand. In contrast, the services sector performed better, supporting growth in many economies.

WAVES 2025: I&B Ministry Announces WAVES Awards for Content Creators; Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Launch WAVES Bazaar (watch Video)

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced top awards for content creators like influencers, podcasters, animation makers and game developers ahead of the first World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Padma Awards 2025: Centre to Confer 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards; Check Full List Here

For the year 2025, the President has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards including one duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one) as per list below. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.

Republic Day Parade 2025 Date, Time, Tableaux Theme: When Will R-Day Parade Start? Who Is the Chief Guest? Which States Are Participating? Here’s All You Need To Know

The Republic Day parade will start at 1030 hrs and run for a duration of approx. 90 minutes. The ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

WAVES 2025: I&B Ministry Announces WAVES Awards for Content Creators; Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Launch WAVES Bazaar (watch Video)

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced top awards for content creators like influencers, podcasters, animation makers and game developers ahead of the first World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Padma Awards 2025: Centre to Confer 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards; Check Full List Here

For the year 2025, the President has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards including one duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one) as per list below. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.

Republic Day Parade 2025 Date, Time, Tableaux Theme: When Will R-Day Parade Start? Who Is the Chief Guest? Which States Are Participating? Here’s All You Need To Know

The Republic Day parade will start at 1030 hrs and run for a duration of approx. 90 minutes. The ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Thiruvalluvar Day 2025 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi Remembers the Great Tamil Philosopher on His Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Shri Modi remarked that the great Thiruvalluvar's verses reflect the essence of Tamil culture and our philosophical heritage. "His timeless work, the Tirukkural, stands as a beacon of inspiration, offering profound insights on a wide range of issues", Shri Modi stated.

ISKCON Temple Inauguration in Kharghar: PM Narendra Modi To Visit Maharashtra on January 15 To Inaugurate Temple in Navi Mumbai

PM Modi will inaugurate ISKCON Temple at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realizing India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security.

P Jayachandran Passes Away: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses Grief Over the Loss of a Legendary Voice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned playback singer P Jayachandran. He acknowledged Jayachandran's significant contribution to Indian music, stating that his soulful songs across various languages will continue to resonate with people for generations to come.

Republic Day Parade 2025 Date, Time, Tableaux Theme: When Will R-Day Parade Start? Who Is the Chief Guest? Which States Are Participating? Here’s All You Need To Know

The Republic Day parade will start at 1030 hrs and run for a duration of approx. 90 minutes. The ceremony will commence with the visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the National War Memorial, where he will lead the nation in paying solemn tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath.

Thiruvalluvar Day 2025 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi Remembers the Great Tamil Philosopher on His Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Shri Modi remarked that the great Thiruvalluvar's verses reflect the essence of Tamil culture and our philosophical heritage. "His timeless work, the Tirukkural, stands as a beacon of inspiration, offering profound insights on a wide range of issues", Shri Modi stated.

ISKCON Temple Inauguration in Kharghar: PM Narendra Modi To Visit Maharashtra on January 15 To Inaugurate Temple in Navi Mumbai

PM Modi will inaugurate ISKCON Temple at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realizing India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security.

P Jayachandran Passes Away: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses Grief Over the Loss of a Legendary Voice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned playback singer P Jayachandran. He acknowledged Jayachandran's significant contribution to Indian music, stating that his soulful songs across various languages will continue to resonate with people for generations to come.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohit Chauhan, and More To Perform at Grand Cultural Festival

The Uttar Pradesh government has invited a diverse range of artists from across India to perform at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, scheduled to take place from 16th January to 24th February. The event will commence with a performance by Shankar Mahadevan and conclude with a performance by Mohit Chauhan.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Date, Theme and Venue: When Is NRI Day Observed? From Significance To Live Streaming Details, Here’s All You Need To Know About PBD Convention

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is being organized in partnership with the State Government of Odisha from 08-10 January 2025 in Bhubaneswar.

ISKCON Temple Inauguration in Kharghar: PM Narendra Modi To Visit Maharashtra on January 15 To Inaugurate Temple in Navi Mumbai

PM Modi will inaugurate ISKCON Temple at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realizing India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security.

P Jayachandran Passes Away: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expresses Grief Over the Loss of a Legendary Voice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned playback singer P Jayachandran. He acknowledged Jayachandran's significant contribution to Indian music, stating that his soulful songs across various languages will continue to resonate with people for generations to come.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Shankar Mahadevan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohit Chauhan, and More To Perform at Grand Cultural Festival

The Uttar Pradesh government has invited a diverse range of artists from across India to perform at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, scheduled to take place from 16th January to 24th February. The event will commence with a performance by Shankar Mahadevan and conclude with a performance by Mohit Chauhan.

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Date, Theme and Venue: When Is NRI Day Observed? From Significance To Live Streaming Details, Here’s All You Need To Know About PBD Convention

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is being organized in partnership with the State Government of Odisha from 08-10 January 2025 in Bhubaneswar.

PLI Scheme 1.1 Launched: HD Kumaraswamy Launches Second Round of Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Steel Sector To Boost Production

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1 on January 6th, 2025, in the presence of senior officials from the ministry and captains from the industry at Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi.

HMPV Virus in India: No Unusual Surge in Respiratory and Influenza-Like Illness, Says Health Ministry As 2 Cases of Human Metapneumovirus Detected in Karnataka

There has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday, January 6.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Journey to the Heart of Sanatan Dharma; Huge Turnout of Devotees Expected in Prayagraj

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Date, Theme and Venue: When Is NRI Day Observed? From Significance To Live Streaming Details, Here’s All You Need To Know About PBD Convention

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention is being organized in partnership with the State Government of Odisha from 08-10 January 2025 in Bhubaneswar.

PLI Scheme 1.1 Launched: HD Kumaraswamy Launches Second Round of Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Steel Sector To Boost Production

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1 on January 6th, 2025, in the presence of senior officials from the ministry and captains from the industry at Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi.

HMPV Virus in India: No Unusual Surge in Respiratory and Influenza-Like Illness, Says Health Ministry As 2 Cases of Human Metapneumovirus Detected in Karnataka

There has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday, January 6.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Journey to the Heart of Sanatan Dharma; Huge Turnout of Devotees Expected in Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh, a festival revered as the pinnacle of Sanatan Dharma, will unfold its grandeur in Prayagraj in 2025. Known as the 'King of Pilgrimages' or Tirthraj, Prayagraj is a city where mythology, spirituality, and history converge, making it a timeless embodiment of Sanatan culture.

Republic Day 2025 Parade, Beating Retreat: Ticket Sale Begins for R-Day Events in Delhi, Know Price, Where and How To Book Tickets

The General public can also buy tickets directly from the website aamantran.mod.gov.in and Aamantran mobile app. The ticket prices are between 20 and 100 rupees for the Republic Day parade on 26th January, while for the Beating Retreat rehearsal, tickets will be available for 20 rupees.