Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs released a Commemorative Coin of 50 Rupees to commemorate 50 years of NHPC at New Delhi on 6th November 2025 in the presence of Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Government of India, Shri Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC and Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC.
NHPC Limited, India’s Premier Hydropower Navratna Company under the Ministry of Power, is marking a momentous milestone- completing 50 years of its establishment on 7th November 2025.
Over the past five decades, NHPC has executed landmark hydropower projects in some of the most challenging terrains, while also diversifying into solar, wind and green hydrogen, reinforcing its status as a 100% Green Energy Company.
With an installed capacity of over 8333 MW from 30 Power Stations and an additional 14 projects of over 9704 MW combined capacity under construction, NHPC continues to play a vital role in strengthening India’s energy security and advancing the nation’s transition towards clean and green power.
Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Autodesk announced collaboration with a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital design and make skills among faculty and trainers in National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India.
The initiative aims to strengthen the digital capabilities of trainers and educators, enhance employability skills in students, and prepare India’s workforce for the evolving needs of industries, such as architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
Fertiliser major Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) on Wednesday announced cricketing legend Rahul Dravid as the company’s brand ambassador across its product portfolio.
The association aims to bring together two names synonymous with trust, discipline, reliability, and performance — values that define both Rahul Dravid’s illustrious career as well as PPL’s long-standing commitment to the farmer community, the company said in a statement.
The association also marks the launch of two nationwide campaigns — “Kheti ka Game Changer” for Jai Kisaan Navratna Nano Shakti Nano DAP, and “NPK and Organic Fertilizers ki Winning Team” for Paradeep’s NPK and organic fertiliser range. These campaigns use simple cricketing analogies to explain agronomy.
The creative mirrors Dravid’s character as a coach and mentor, drawing parallels with a farmer’s role of nurturing.
Having inspired young players to reach their potential, Dravid now guides farmers to choose the right fertiliser for stronger yields.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has order dated October 14, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 8 lakh on Latur District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra (the bank), for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has order dated October 14, 2025, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1.50 lakh on Parbhani District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Maharashtra (the bank), for contravention of provisions of Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’.
Lucknow has officially been declared a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy during the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference, currently underway in Uzbekistan. The recognition celebrates the city’s centuries-old Awadhi cuisine, its living food traditions, and inclusive cultural heritage.
The milestone also highlights Uttar Pradesh on the world stage, positioning it among the top gastronomic destinations and showcasing how food heritage can serve as a symbol of cultural diplomacy and sustainable tourism.
Lucknow, famous as the City of Nawabs, has always been synonymous with culinary excellence.
The nomination process was prepared by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, submitted to the Ministry of Culture on 31 January 2025, and later endorsed by the Government of India, which formally forwarded the dossier to UNESCO on 3 March 2025.
After months of detailed assessment, Lucknow earned its place among the 70 Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide, joining the likes of Hyderabad, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah (Saudi Arabia), Kelowna (Canada), Quanzhou (China), and Zaragoza (Spain).
The total balance in no-frills accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has crossed Rs. 2.75 lakh crore.
Some of the inactive accounts have also become live over the last couple of months due to special efforts made by banks.
As per the latest Government data, the total balance in PMJDY accounts stood at Rs. 2,75,057 crore as on October 22, 2025,
The public sector banks have a lion’s share of total deposits at ₹2.15 lakh crore, followed by the Regional Rural Banks with a balance of ₹51,489 crore. The private banks could mobilise only ₹8,149 crore.
As of August 2025, as many as 13 crore out 56 crore PMJDY accounts were found to be inactive.
The Department of Financial Services organised a nationwide Financial Inclusion (FI) Saturation Programme for three months during July-September 2025 to extend the reach of PMJDY, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to all eligible individuals across the country.
Veteran archaeologist from Dharwad Ravindra Korisettar has been selected for the Rajyotsava Award.
Prof. Korisettar is a UGC Emeritus Fellow in the Department of History and Archaeology in Karnatak University of Dharwad.
His papers have been published in journals like Science (2007) and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of America.
He has been a researcher for over 40 years, writing several books published in India and abroad.
Among his research projects are Multidisciplinary Kashmir Palaeoclimate Project on Kashmir for the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, a Computer Application in Archaeology-Generated a Gazetteer of prehistoric sites in the Indian subcontinent for the Ford Foundation and,
Geoarchaeology of the Middle Krishna Basin.
The 74-year-old scholar has established prehistory museums in Ballari and Dharwad. He was a member of committees for the formation of schools in Karnatak University and to prepare a proposal to the UGC to upgrade the university as a Central University and the State-level Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan committee.
Celebrated chef, author and Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor has been honoured as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation. The ceremony was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The event brings together global leaders, scientists, policy makers, and innovators to discuss key issues related to food security, climate resilience, and nutrition.
The recognition marks Kapoor's transformative contribution to improving the global food ecosystem by promoting healthy and sustainable eating, supporting Indian agriculture, and encouraging the use of local, nutrient-rich ingredients.
The award was presented during the Borlaug Dialogue Week, hosted annually by the World Food Prize Foundation.
Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, was conferred with the prestigious 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS).
Previous honourees include French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, to name a few.
Through the Art of Living Foundation, founded in 1981, Gurudev has also led grassroots humanitarian initiatives from rehabilitating over 800,000 prisoners and reviving more than 70 rivers to educating 100,000 children across India.
The Foundation’s signature Sudarshan Kriya (SKY Breath Meditation) has helped millions overcome stress and trauma, making peace a tangible experience rather than a distant ideal.
The award presented by Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder and CEO of the Boston Global Forum.
Gogabeel Lake in the Katihar district of Bihar has been officially declared a Ramsar Site, the 94th in India. This designation was announced in November 2025.
The inclusion of Gogabeel Lake brings India's total number of Wetlands of International Importance to 94.
On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (A/RES/56/4).
On 27 May 2016, the United Nations Environment Assembly adopted resolution UNEP/EA.2/Res.15,
which recognized the role of healthy ecosystems and sustainably managed resources in reducing the risk of armed conflict, and reaffirmed its strong commitment to the full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals listed in General Assembly resolution 70/1, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.
The Election Commission of India commenced the International Election Visitors’ Program (IEVP), 2025 at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi.
Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioner Dr. Vivek Joshi held an interaction with the participants.
14 participants from 7 countries namely France, South Africa, Belgium, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Colombia attended the inaugural session.
The participants were provided a demonstration of the EVMs followed by presentation by senior Officers of ECI on various aspects of elections including preparation of Electoral Rolls and the conduct of elections in India.
IEVP includes a two-day tour of Bihar from November 5-6, 2025 where the participants will visit the EVM dispatch centres and witness the actual polling on November 6, 2025.
The IEVP is a flagship program of the ECI for international cooperation and engagement with the Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of other countries and International Organizations.
