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UIDAI to Launch Aadhaar App for Stronger Offline Verification
World Fisheries Day 2025 to be celebrated on 21st November
Nitish Kumar Elected NDA Legislature Party Leader in Bihar
BIMSTEC Young Diplomats Programme Launched in New Delhi
PM Modi Releases 21st PM-KISAN Installment in Coimbatore
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Brought Back to India from US
Govt working on full transition of e-passports by 2035, says Secretary of Consular and Diaspora Arun Kumar Chatterjee
56th IFFI to begin tomorrow at Panaji, Goa
Digital India is transformative initiative that opened doors to countless opportunities: President
PM Modi says 100 crore citizens included in social security schemes in last 11 years
JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar set to take oath as Bihar Chief Minister tomorrow
Many Retired Judges, bureaucrats write open letter, condemning Rahul Gandhi for tarnishing constitutional bodies
Supreme Court strikes down some provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act
7th Meeting of NSAs of Colombo Security Conclave to be held in New Delhi tomorrow
PM, Lok Sabha Speaker & Congress leaders pay homage to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
Nagaland CM urges Home Minister Amit Shah to urgently review re-imposition of Protected Area Permit regime in state
YAS Ministry announces national level padyatra to commemorate 150th anniversary of Sardar Patel
Prime Minister, Home Minister pay homage to Rani Lakshmibai on her birth anniversary
SC urges Centre to provide adequate judicial infra to work day-night to complete trial within 6 months
Bihar: Newly elected MLAs of NDA to meet in Patna today to elect their leader
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
ED arrests Chairman of Al Falah group under PMLA
PM Modi conveys warm greetings to Prez Putin, says looking forward to hosting Russian President next month
56th IFFI to open with colourful cultural parade celebrating India’s cinematic legacy in Goa tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh today
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Nagaland names Switzerland, Ireland as country partners for Hornbill Festival 2025
IAM to host 64th annual conference Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru
Punjab Scheduled Castes Commission opens separate courtroom to ensure faster hearings
Delhi Traffic Police announces traffic plans in view of martyrdom day of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
97% of enumeration forms distributed in Kerala as part of SIR of electoral rolls
IMD forecasts cold wave conditions over isolated places of Madhya Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Telangana govt launches MeeSeva on WhatsApp for people to access govt-to-citizen services
Jammu Police steps up inspections of lockers belonging to SMGS Hospital, Jammu
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs Pre-Budget Consultation with Banking sector experts
India re-elects to Codex Executive Committee for Asia region
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal in New Delhi
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India Wins Gold and Bronze in Shooting at Deaflympics 2025
India to Face USA in U19 World Cup 2026 Opener
Curacao scripts history, becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup football
India A enter semi-finals of Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025
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Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Ukraine
Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urges young members in Baku to take pride in their dual identity
Russia’s defence ministry claims Ukrainian forces fire US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System at Voronezh to target civilians
Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon killed 13 people, wounded several
Taiwan again detects Chinese military aircraft, naval ships operating around its territorial waters
WHO praises India for making significant progress in fight against TB
Japan: Firefighters in Oita still battling fire, Over 170 people evacuated
India re-elects to Codex Executive Committee for Asia region
High-level delegation to visit Saudi Arabia to render assistance to Indian Pilgrims’ accident in Madinah
WWF, Greenpeace urge countries to agree on roadmap to end, reverse deforestation by 2030
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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will launch the Aadhaar App to strengthen the offline verification system. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the Aadhaar app will facilitate paperless identity sharing, an option to verify and share complete or selective Aadhaar information. Ahead of the formal launch of this App, UIDAI today conducted an informative webinar on offline verification using the Aadhaar App.
During the webinar, the participants were given a detailed overview of the advantages offered by offline verification, like the option to verify and share complete or selective Aadhaar information and the ability to confirm proof of presence through offline face verification. CEO of UIDAI Bhuvnesh Kumar said that the launch is aimed at promoting the offline verification ecosystem and improving resident convenience, and strengthening secure digital identity services across the country.
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World Fisheries Day 2025 will be celebrated on 21st of this month at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi. The theme for this year is India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that the event will host participants from across the country and abroad, with delegations from nearly 27 countries attending the event, underscoring country’s deepening global partnerships in the Blue Economy. Department of Fisheries will launch a national traceability framework.
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November 19, 2025 6:19 PM
Nitish Kumar Elected NDA Legislature Party Leader in Bihar
Janata Dal (Uanited) chief Nitish Kumar was elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature party in Bihar today. The decision was taken during a joint meeting of newly-elected MLAs of the five constituent parties of the coalition in Patna.
NDA had achieved a landslide victory in the recently concluded state Assembly elections, returning to power by clinching 202 seats in the 243-member House. Earlier in the day, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was elected as the leader of the party legislature, while Vijay Sinha was elected as the deputy leader.
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An annual BIMSTEC Young Diplomats Interaction Programme was inaugurated at Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi. Ministry of External Affairs said that fourteen young diplomats from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka are participating in this week-long programme. The initiative is part of India’s efforts to strengthen cooperation among young diplomats from the Bay of Bengal region. The programme was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok to strengthen institutional and capacity-building efforts in the region.
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PM Modi Releases 21st PM-KISAN Installment in Coimbatore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. More than 18 thousand crore rupees were released to support nine crore farmers across the country. The Prime Minister today particiapted in South India Natural Farming Summit at Coimbatore.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Modi said, agriculture sector has witnessed transformative reforms in the past 11 years. He said, the country is becoming a global hub in natural farming and its biodiversity is taking a new shape. He said, agricultural exports has doubled, and the government has taken steps to modernise the agriculture practices. He said, farmers received the benefits of 10 lakh crore rupees through Kisan Credit Cards.
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November 19, 2025 3:39 PM
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Brought Back to India from US
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi has been brought back to India today after being deported from the United States of America. Anmol Bishnoi, who is the brother and close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was arrested by the NIA. The investigating agency said, US-based Anmol Bishnoi had been absconding since 2022. He is the 19th accused who was arrested for involvement in the terror-syndicate led by his jailed brother, Lawrence Bishnoi. The agency said Anmol was chargesheeted by the NIA in March 2023.
The agency said that operating closely with various Bishnoi gang associates, Anmol continued to run terror syndicates and execute terrorist acts from the US for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, using its operatives on the ground.
Govt working on full transition of e-passports by 2035, says Secretary of Consular and Diaspora Arun Kumar Chatterjee
The government is working on a full transition of e-passports by 2035, under the upgraded Passport Seva Programme 2.0. Under this, all newly issued passports will immediately become e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will remain valid until their expiry. Secretary of Consular and Diaspora in the Ministry of External Affairs, Arun Kumar Chatterjee, highlighted that e-passports are equipped with cutting-edge security features, including interlocking microletters, relief tints, and embedded Radio-Frequency IDentification (RFID) chips storing encrypted biometric data.
These e-passports feature embedded RFID chips with antennas, storing encrypted biometric data such as fingerprints, facial photographs, and iris scans. Mr Chatterjee said e-passports have features of contactless data-reading capability, which enables faster and more reliable identity verification at immigration counters. He added that these features also reduce the chances of fraud, tampering, and damage. He added that the Ministry has issued around 80 lakh e-passports domestically and over 60 thousand through Indian missions abroad, so far.
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November 19, 2025 2:45 P
56th IFFI to begin tomorrow at Panaji, Goa
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) is all set to kickstart tomorrow. The remarkable event promises to be a grand celebration of global cinema. Over 240 films from 81 countries will be screened. Japan is featured as the ‘Country of Focus’ this year. Akashvani correspondent reports on IFFI’s spirit that Goa is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) from November 20 to 28.
This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, with a diverse lineup of films, masterclasses, and cultural events. The festival kickstarts with a vibrant street carnival in Panaji, featuring cultural groups, production houses, and state representatives. The parade will showcase Goa’s rich cultural heritage and set the tone for an exciting festival. With its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, Goa is the perfect host for IFFI 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of cinema and celebrate the art of storytelling.
Bihar: Newly elected MLAs of NDA to meet in Patna today to elect their leader
In Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance, NDA will elect the leader of the legislative party today. All 202 legislators from the NDA coalition partners – the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha – will elect their leader. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to be elected as the leader of the NDA legislative party.
He will stake his claim to form the government today itself. Once Nitish Kumar is elected as the NDA legislative party leader, he will go to Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. The 243-member current Assembly’s term will also end today, as the Cabinet has recommended its dissolution effective from today. Separate meetings of the BJP and JD(U) legislative parties are also scheduled to be held this morning. The BJP meeting will be held at the Party’s state headquarters in Patna under the supervision of the party’s central observers.
Meanwhile, Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan are in full swing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states, and many other dignitaries will be attending the event. BJP State President Dr Dilip Jaiswal has said, around three lakh people are expected to witness the ceremony at Gandhi Maidan.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other heads of delegations attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. Dr Jaishankar also met other Heads of SCO Delegations in Moscow yesterday. Addressing the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting, the External Affairs Minister asserted that India has the right to defend its people against terrorism and will exercise it. Dr Jaishankar said the world must show zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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November 19, 2025 7:48 AM
ED arrests Chairman of Al Falah group under PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of the Al Falah group, under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The arrest took place following a detailed investigation and analysis of evidence gathered during a search action conducted at Al Falah group premises in the ongoing probe in an Enforcement Case Information Report.
Yesterday, ED conducted search operations at 19 locations in Delhi, including the premises of Al Falah University and residential premises of key persons of the Al Falah group. The investigation has revealed that large amounts of proceeds of crime have been generated. The Agency said that the evidence reveals crores of rupees have been diverted by the trust to family-owned entities. During the searches, a cash amount of over 48 lakh rupees, multiple digital devices and documentary evidence were seized.
The Agency added that Multiple shell companies of the group have also been identified and numerous violations under several other Acts have been detected. ED initiated investigation against Al Falah group on the basis of two FIRs registered by the Crime Branch, Delhi Police. The FIRs are based on the allegations that Al-Falah University, Faridabad, has made fraudulent and misleading claims of NAAC accreditation with an intention to deceive students, parents, and stakeholders for wrongful gain.
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November 19, 2025 7:51 AM
PM Modi conveys warm greetings to Prez Putin, says looking forward to hosting Russian President next month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is looking forward to hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin next month. The statement came during his meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the Russian President, who called on him in New Delhi yesterday. The Prime Minister said in a social media post that he had productive discussions with Mr Patrushev on expanding cooperation in the maritime sector, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding and blue economy.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Modi conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin and reiterated that he looks forward to welcoming him to India next month. Mr Patrushev also discussed preparations for the India-Russia Summit scheduled for early December. Earlier in the day, Patrushev paid homage to fallen soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces at the National War Memorial and later visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, where he signed the guest book.
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56th IFFI to open with colourful cultural parade celebrating India’s cinematic legacy in Goa tomorrow
The 56th International Film Festival of India-IFFI 2025 will open with a colourful cultural parade celebrating India’s cinematic legacy in Goa tomorrow. The film festival is going to be held in Panaji till 28th November. It will bring together guests and filmmakers from more than 80 countries and 270-plus films from India and abroad. Akashvani correspondent reports that IFFI is a dream-weaver’s celebration, where the flicker of the projector becomes a heartbeat, a mosaic of countless stories converging under one sky.
Spanning across five main venues in Goa, in these 8 days, every screening is a voyage: from the silent tremor of unspoken longing to the roar of revelation, from the indigenous pulse of Indian panorama to the distant echoes of world cinema. Workshops, masterclasses, Film Bazaar markets – each an invitation to the curious, the bold, the heart-hungry creatives. The festival’s purpose holds steady – “to provide a common platform for filmmakers of the world to project their excellence in film art… promoting friendship and co-operation among people of the world.”
The festival is at once intimate and expansive: intimate in the hush of a single viewer enthralled by a frame; expansive in the millions of millions of frames that ripple across continents, brought together here on Goa’s luminous shores. In this poetic lens, the Festival becomes a mirror and a window: a mirror reflecting our yearning for connection; a window opening onto the infinite vault of human imagination. The silver screen invites us to dream, to remember, to feel. And as the curtains fall, the light lingers in our minds – perhaps a flicker, perhaps a flame – reminding us that cinema is more than motion. It is life in motion, and we are alive.
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November 19, 2025 6:59 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh today. In Andhra Pradesh, the Prime Minister will visit the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi and offer obeisance. The Prime Minister will also participate in the Centenary Celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and will release a Commemorative Coin and a set of Stamps honouring his life, teachings, and enduring legacy. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to address the gathering during the programme. Later, the Prime Minister will travel to Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, where he will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit.
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November 19, 2025 6:57 AM
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate South India Natural Farming Summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu today. The purpose of the Summit is to showcase the natural farming practice propagated by the organic farmer late Nammalvar to the World. 5,000 farmers are expected to attend the summit.
The Prime Minister will interact with the farmers practicing natural farming and will also be honouring 10 exemplary farmers during the event. He will also release the 21st PM-KISAN installment of Rs 18,000 Crore for 9 Crore farmers. The three-day farming Summit will end on 21st November.
Coimbatore, the Manchester of South India as it is favouritely called has been decked up for today’s summit. Traffic diversion has been announced in the arterial Avinashi Road. The road will be closed for traffic from 12 noon to 4 pm. Trucks have been banned from entering the city from 8 AM to 8 pm.
Security has been beefed up at the Coimbatore international airport. Private vehicles and call taxis are restricted from entering the airport between 12 pm and 3 pm today. It is to be noted that the total India’s export is pegged at Rs. 2,43,042 Crore according to 2024-25 analysis released by the Government.
Tamil Nadu stands third in the Country in agricultural production with 9.18% according to the 2023 -2024 statistics. The State shares 1.95% in spices production, first in floriculture, second in livestock production with 13.96% share, 6.50% share in fruits production, 4.62% in Vegetable production and 25.40% in plantations production. This summit also has agriculture-related experts to share their knowledge and experience in increasing production and exporting food production.
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Nagaland names Switzerland, Ireland as country partners for Hornbill Festival 2025
Nagaland has officially named Switzerland and Ireland as country partners for the Hornbill Festival 2025, marking a major milestone in the festival’s growth into a global cultural event. The announcements came following separate meetings in New Delhi yesterday. Switzerland’s partnership was confirmed after a meeting between Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Swiss Ambassador Maya Tissafi in New Delhi yesterday.
Welcoming the partnership, Ambassador Tissafi expressed hope that it would pave the way for deeper cultural ties and future collaborations across various sectors. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Rio also met with Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly to announce Ireland as another Country Partner for the prestigious festival. Ireland’s involvement will bring a rich cultural programme, including folk music, theatre, literary events, public art installations and dialogue sessions.
Ambassador Kelly emphasized that the partnership reflects growing cultural and diplomatic ties between Ireland and India. Switzerland and Ireland now join the United Kingdom as country partners for Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing the festival’s increasing international recognition as a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange and diversity.
IAM to host 64th annual conference Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru
The Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) will host the 64th annual conference Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru. The two-day conference will be inaugurated tomorrow by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. Ministry of Defence said that the conference will host approximately 3 hundred delegates from across the country and abroad. Participants will also include researchers from associated institutions, including prominent scientists from DRDO labs and ISRO.
The Ministry added that the conference will feature a robust agenda filled with scientific discussions, presentations and networking opportunities that aim to shape the future of aerospace medicine research and policy in the country. This edition of the conference is themed ‘Innovations in Aerospace Medicine: Infinite Possibilities’, which highlights the innovative approaches by aerospace medicine practitioners in balancing the safety and optimal performance requirements of the aviators.
November 19, 2025 8:04 AM
Telangana govt launches MeeSeva on WhatsApp for people to access govt-to-citizen services
The Telangana government has launched MeeSeva on WhatsApp with an eye on improving access and convenience for people seeking to access government-to-citizen (G2C) services across nearly 40 departments. The MeeSeva WhatsApp Services introduce an advanced, conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven platform that enables citizens to access government services through a simple chat interface.
State IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, who launched the service, said extending access to more than 580 government-to-citizen services through a unified and intuitive chat-based interface is part of the continued efforts to bring government within reach of the people using technology. The WhatsApp facility will supplement the network of 5,000 MeeSeva service centres across the State.
The service can be accessed by sending a ‘Hi’ message to WhatsApp Number 80969 58096. Users can apply for certificates such as birth, death and caste; make payments for utilities like electricity and water as well as property tax; remit police challan payments, track applications; receive updates and download issued documents.
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November 19, 2025 7:38 AM
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Police, along with the hospital administration, has stepped up inspections of unidentified and unclaimed lockers belonging to staff and doctors at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital, Jammu, as a precautionary security measure. Medical Superintendent of SMGS Hospital, Dr Dara Singh, has said that the exercise to verify lockers was already underway, but has now been intensified in the wake of the Delhi blast. Dr Singh said the inspection drive aims to ensure that no unidentified or suspicious belongings are stored within the hospital premises.
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November 19, 2025 1:00 PM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs Pre-Budget Consultation with Banking sector experts
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today chaired the 7th Pre-Budget Consultation with the experts from Banking, Financial Services and Insurance in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 in New Delhi today. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Secretaries of the Department of Economic Affairs, Chief Economic Adviser to the Central Government and senior officials of the Ministry.
The Finance Minister yesterday met with the stakeholders from the start-up ecosystem and the capital markets. The Finance Ministry conducts several pre-Budget consultation meetings annually with experts, industry leaders, economists, and state officials. The deliberations seek to ensure the Union budget reflects diverse perspectives and addresses key economic priorities.
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India has been re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee for the Asia region at the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a statement, said the Indian delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Rajit Punhani, in the session held in Rome.
It added that India emphasised updating and developing databases on food additives, pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, methods of analysis, and contaminants in food. During the session, India also supported the use of modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve the efficiency of Codex operations, particularly in relation to document translation. The Ministry further said that this re-election confirms India’s collaborative leadership role until the end of CAC50 in 2027.
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November 19, 2025 8:10 AM
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launches Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal in New Delhi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi yesterday. The Trade Data Analytics Portal is a cost-effective, open-source solution that prioritises accessibility, scalability, and user-centric design. The portal offers more than 270 interactive visualisations across over 28 dashboards.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Goyal said, businesses need to be more transparent with trade data to help stakeholders make the best decisions. The Minister highlighted that the portal will open up new insights for importers, exporters, startups, and MSMEs. The Minister emphasised that there are huge opportunities in the global services sector, which will now be accessible to all. He also noted that the portal will help exporters better utilise the Free Trade Agreements. He added that the portal has the potential to support trade diversification, expand India’s trade basket to newer products and new opportunities.
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November 19, 2025 8:04 PM
India Wins Gold and Bronze in Shooting at Deaflympics 2025
Indian shooters continued their impressive performance, securing more medals at the 25th Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan today. The duo of Abhinav Deshwal and Pranjali Prashant Dhumal clinched gold in the 10m Air Pistol mixed event by defeating Ya-Ju Kao and Ming-Jui Hsu of Chinese Taipei, 16-6 in the final. Meanwhile, Kushagra Singh Rajawat won bronze in the 50 metre Rifle Prone competition. With the win, India’s medal tally in shooting has climbed to 11 so far.
India will take on USA in the opening match of the U19 Mens Cricket World Cup 2026. The tournament will be played from 15th January to 6th February of the next year in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The event features 16 teams across four groups and 41 matches.
India are in Group A with the USA, Bangladesh and New Zealand. Group B has Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England and Scotland, while Group C includes defending champions Australia, Ireland, Japan and Sri Lanka. Group D features Tanzania, the West Indies, Afghanistan and South Africa, with Tanzania making its debut. The top three teams from each group will reach the Super Six stage, leading to semifinals and a final with reserved days.
Curacao scripts history, becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for FIFA World Cup football
Curacao, the Caribbean island scripted history, becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup football. A draw against Jamaica in Kingston sparked celebrations across the island of barely 156,000 people. For 90 tense minutes at the National Stadium, Curacao absorbed wave after Jamaican attack.
Jamaica’s national football team, created a flurry of chances in the second half but Curacao’s defensive discipline remained firm. When the final whistle finally sounded, Curacao’s players collapsed in joy, realising they achieved something few thought possible. Their goalless draw ensured they finished atop Group B with 12 points from six matches, one point ahead of Jamaica. With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams next year, opportunities have opened up for emerging football nations, but Curacao’s achievement still stands out.
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In Cricket, India A has entered the semi-finals of the Rising Stars Asia Cup tournament with a six-wicket win over Oman in their final Group B match in Doha, Qatar, last night. After deciding to field first, the Indian cricket team restricted Oman to 135 for 7 in 20 overs. In reply, India A chased down the target with confidence, reaching 138 for 4 in 17.5. The win helped India seal second spot on the Group B points table and confirm their place in the semi-finals. In the semi-final on Friday, India will take on the Group A toppers, which will be decided tomorrow.
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November 19, 2025 4:49 PM
Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Ukraine
A massive overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed 10 people and injured dozens across Ukraine, striking residential areas. In Ternopil, two nine-story apartment blocks were hit, leaving at least 37 people injured, including children, as crews searched the rubble for survivors.
Ukraine reported that Russia launched hundreds of strike and decoy drones along with dozens of missiles. The attacks came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to Turkey for talks aimed at advancing efforts toward a possible settlement. Meanwhile, Russia said, debris from intercepted Ukrainian ATACMS missiles struck civilian sites in Voronezh.
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Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urges young members in Baku to take pride in their dual identity
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged young members of the Indian diaspora in Baku to take pride in their dual identity. He said they should stay rooted in India’s ancient wisdom while embracing a modern and multicultural outlook.
Addressing a gathering of more than 1,000 Indians in Azerbaijan’s capital, he said the diaspora plays a vital role in strengthening India’s global presence and shaping its future. The event brought together professionals from sectors such as oil and gas, hospitality, and commodity trading, along with 380 Indian students studying in the country.
Dr Pemmasani praised the community’s unity. He noted the role of cultural and student groups such as the Indian Azerbaijan Association, Azerbaijan Telugu Association, Baku Tamil Sangham, and the Indian Students Association of Azerbaijan. He said these organisations keep cultural ties strong, even far from home. The Minister highlighted India’s rapid progress in digital innovation, renewable energy, space exploration, and economic growth.
He said the diaspora is an important part of this journey. Their achievements make India proud, their investments create opportunities, and their children build bridges between cultures. Dr Pemmasani reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare of Indians abroad. He assured the community that India’s doors will always remain open to them.
November 19, 2025 12:33 PM
Russia’s defence ministry claims Ukrainian forces fire US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System at Voronezh to target civilians
Russia’s defence ministry today claimed that Ukrainian forces have fired four U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile System, ATACMS, at the southern Russian city of Voronezh, in an attempt to target civilians. Ukraine, meanwhile, acknowledged for the first time on Monday that it had carried out strikes on military targets inside Russia.
According to media reports, the move marks the first time Ukraine has publicly acknowledged using the advanced US-provided ballistic missile systems against Russian territory, even though the restriction on such strikes was lifted by the outgoing Biden administration a year ago. Kyiv received the ATACMS missiles systems in 2023 but was initially limited to using them only within its own territory, nearly a fifth of which remains occupied by Russia.
Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon killed 13 people, wounded several
An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed 13 people and wounded several others yesterday. It was the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war a year ago. The drone strike hit a car in the parking-lot of a mosque in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp on the outskirts of the coastal city of Sidon, Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry said, 13 people were killed and several others wounded in the airstrike.
The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack against Israel and its army. It added that the Israeli army would continue to act against Hamas wherever the group operates.
Taiwan again detects Chinese military aircraft, naval ships operating around its territorial waters
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said it has detected nine Chinese military aircraft, four naval vessels and two ships operating around its territorial waters. The MND wrote in a social media post that 8 sorties of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 8 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today.
2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone. The Ministry monitored the situation and responded. Taiwan’s Presidential Office accused China of stoking tensions with Japan for political advantage, hours after Chinese maritime authorities announced plans for live-fire missile exercises in the Yellow Sea.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised India for making significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). In a statement released yesterday, the WHO highlighted that India’s detection gap for TB cases has narrowed, and TB-related deaths have started to show improvement.
The WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 pointed out that while TB rates continue to vary across the South-East Asia Region, India, along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Thailand, has made steady progress, with declines in TB-related mortality. In India, an estimated 2.71 million people are living with TB.
However, the country has seen improvements in case detection and mortality rates compared to previous years, especially after the recovery of essential TB services post-COVID-19. The report said, countries like Myanmar and Timor-Leste continue to experience higher TB incidence rates, with around 480-500 cases per lakh population.
Japan: Firefighters in Oita still battling fire, Over 170 people evacuated
In Japan, an out-of-control fire that has been blazing since yesterday in the city of Oita has forced more than 170 people to evacuate. Firefighters are still battling the fire this morning, which has burned through a neighborhood in the southwestern city. According to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, at least 170 homes have been damaged, and a man in his 70s is unaccounted for. The fire started yesterday evening during strong winds near a fishing port in Oita and spread to a forest.
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India re-elects to Codex Executive Committee for Asia region
India has been re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee for the Asia region at the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a statement, said the Indian delegation was led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Rajit Punhani, in the session held in Rome.
It added that India emphasised updating and developing databases on food additives, pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, methods of analysis, and contaminants in food. During the session, India also supported the use of modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve the efficiency of Codex operations, particularly in relation to document translation. The Ministry further said that this re-election confirms India’s collaborative leadership role until the end of CAC50 in 2027.
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High-level delegation to visit Saudi Arabia to render assistance to Indian Pilgrims’ accident in Madinah
Ministry of External Affairs has said that a high-level delegation from India, led by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Justice S Abdul Nazeer, will be visiting Saudi Arabia today following the tragic incident involving Indian Pilgrims in Madinah on 17th November. The delegation will render fullest assistance and oversee measures in coordination with the Saudi authorities, including the Ministry of Haj and Umrah.
The Ministry said, Mr Nazeer will be accompanied by the Secretary, Consular, Passport and Visa Division, Arun Kumar Chatterjee. The delegation is expected to participate in the last rites of the deceased. The Ministry informed that the Embassy of India in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah are working closely with the local authorities to expedite the identification of mortal remains. It stated that the government is also facilitating the travel of the families of the deceased to Saudi Arabia. The Ministry said, the Government of India remains fully committed to support Indian nationals affected by this tragedy and is working to ensure swift and effective assistance.
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WWF, Greenpeace urge countries to agree on roadmap to end, reverse deforestation by 2030
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Greenpeace urged countries at the UN COP30 Climate Summit to agree on a roadmap to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference is the 30th Conference being held in the Hangar Convention Centre in Brazil from 10 to 21 November.
At an UN Climate Change conference yesterday, WWF International Director General Kirsten Schuijt and Greenpeace Brazil Executive Director Carolina Pasquali said COP30 must shift from talk to action and deliver a concrete, time-bound plan for forests. They said COP30, being held in the heart of the Amazon and should live up to its full potential and deliver for communities and nature.
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