Operation Southern Spear: The United States has launched Operation Southern Spear, a major new military and surveillance campaign targeting Latin American drug-trafficking cartels. A large-scale U.S. military and intelligence operation deploying unmanned air and sea systems to detect, monitor, and disrupt drug-trafficking networks across the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Nation Involved: Led by the United […]
Tag: 15th Nov 2025
India Targets 55% Female Workforce Participation by 2030
India Targets 55% Female Workforce Participation by 2030: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has announced a strategic plan to raise India’s Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) from 41.7% (FY24) to 55% by 2030. The target is aimed towards Bridging the Gender Employment Gap. Women entering the workforce boost overall productivity, enhance innovation, and […]
National Migration Survey (2026–27)
National Migration Survey (2026–27): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will conduct a year-long National Migration Survey from July 2026 to June 2027, the most comprehensive study of migration in nearly two decades. National Migration Survey (2026–27): The National Migration Survey, conducted under the National Sample Survey framework, will cover nearly all states […]
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari(JSJB) Initiative
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari(JSJB) Initiative: The Jal Shakti Ministry announced the 1st Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards under the JSJB initiative, with Telangana topping the list for 5.2 lakh water conservation structures. This initiative aligns with the PM’s vision of Jan Shakti for Jal Shakti. Launched in September 2024 in Surat, JSJB is a […]
India Unveils First Indigenous High-Precision Diode Laser
India Unveils First Indigenous High-Precision Diode Laser: India launched its first indigenous high-precision diode laser engineered for quantum communication and computing. It marks a major step in India’s capability to build quantum-grade hardware.A compact, high-precision diode laser system engineered for quantum technologies, scientific research, higher-education laboratories, and cutting-edge industrial applications.It provides ultra-stable, tunable and long-duration […]
Top Indian Lender Backs Next Phase of Banking Sector Mergers
Top Indian Lender Backs Next Phase of Banking Sector Mergers: India’s banking sector is gearing up for another transformative phase as the State Bank of India (SBI) advocates for fresh consolidation among public sector banks (PSBs). With India aiming to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, large and resilient banking institutions are seen as […]
GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments
GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments: The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional Lepcha musical instruments — Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit. This official recognition places these folk instruments among the distinguished products that enjoy legal protection and cultural prestige under India’s GI registry. The GI tags were […]
Bank Credit Growth Slows to 11.3% While Deposits Rise to 9.7% in October
Bank Credit Growth Slows to 11.3% While Deposits Rise to 9.7% in October: India’s banking sector witnessed a noticeable shift in financial flows during October 2025. According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), credit growth slowed to 11.3% year-on-year, while deposit growth picked up pace to reach 9.7% for the […]
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 30th CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam: The 30th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, by the Vice‑President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, on 14 November 2025. Organised jointly by CII, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce […]
India Emerges as the World’s 6th‑Largest Patent Filer
India Emerges as the World’s 6th‑Largest Patent Filer: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, announced that India has emerged as the world’s 6th‑largest patent filer, with over 64,000 patents filed, of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Indian innovators. He made this declaration while speaking at an annual tech‑fest […]
