The EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 (EEC-2025) is a six-month EPFO compliance window running November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. It lets employers voluntarily enrol eligible employees left out of EPF coverage between July 1, 2017 and October 31, 2025, with employee share waived (if not deducted earlier), nominal ₹100 damages, and the employer…
Nanotechnology in Postharvest Management: India ranks among the top fruit-producing nations, with mango, banana, citrus, and papaya leading the list. Yet, nearly 30–40% of these fruits are lost every year after harvesting due to poor handling, microbial spoilage, and lack of proper cold storage. The result is a huge economic loss for farmers and a…
India’s luxury hotel boom and high‑end hospitality sector is entering a major growth phase. According to industry consultancy HVS Anarock, more than 20,300 new luxury hotel rooms are projected to be added in India by 2030. At the same time, leading Indian hotel groups are setting targets of 20,000+ keys (rooms) in their portfolios and…
India’s Manufacturers Report: India’s manufacturing sector returned to growth momentum in October 2025, registering a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of 59.2, up from 57.7 in September, according to the HSBC/S&P Global survey. This marks the fastest pace of expansion in around five years. The rebound is noteworthy especially given the concurrent deceleration in the services sector….
India’s Services Activity Eases: India’s dominant services sector saw its pace of growth ease in October, slipping to a five‑month low, according to the latest survey data from HSBC and S&P Global. While the sector continues to expand, the moderation underlines emerging headwinds for the country’s economy at a time when manufacturing is gaining strength….
Modi’s Official Bhutan Visit Scheduled: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a two-day official state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from November 11 to 12, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy. The visit is expected to reinforce long-standing strategic ties, with key focus areas including hydropower, connectivity, space…
Ease of Justice: At the 20th National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi underscored the pivotal role of justice in ensuring both ease of living and ease of doing business. He framed “ease of justice” as the essential third pillar that empowers citizens and enterprises alike, beyond infrastructure…
On November 9, 2025, the scenic hill state of Uttarakhand Commemorates its 25th Foundation Day, also known as Uttarakhand Diwas, with pride, grandeur, and a strong emphasis on regional development and cultural identity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Silver Jubilee celebrations in Dehradun, where he inaugurated new developmental schemes and commemorated the state’s journey…
India’s Rare Earth Potential Is Massive: India has the geological wealth to become a global powerhouse in rare earth elements (REEs)—critical for clean energy, electronics, and defense. But a lack of refining and processing infrastructure is holding it back, according to World Energy Council (WEC) Chairman Adnan Amin, who spoke during a recent energy dialogue…
Delhi Airport Glitch Causes: In a shocking disruption to India’s busiest airport, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi faced a severe technical malfunction on November 8, 2025, causing hundreds of flight delays and widespread chaos among travelers. The glitch, reportedly in the Air Traffic Message Handling System (AMHS), paralyzed key aviation operations and…