Aadi Tiruvathirai Festival 2025 Launched by Ministry of Culture
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola I, the Ministry of Culture has launched the Aadi Tiruvathirai Festival 2025 to celebrate India’s rich Chola-era legacy. Rajendra Chola I, son of Rajaraja Chola I, was one of the greatest emperors of southern India whose naval expeditions extended influence across Southeast Asia. The festival aims to revive cultural pride and awareness about Tamil maritime and temple heritage, especially among the youth.
Ajay Seth Appointed as New IRDAI Chairman
Former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Known for his role in key economic reforms during his tenure in the Finance Ministry, Seth's appointment comes at a crucial time as India focuses on expanding insurance penetration and improving regulatory oversight in the sector.
IGNTU to Host Centre of Excellence on PESA in Collaboration with Government of India
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh has signed an MoU with the Government of India to establish a Centre of Excellence on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA). This initiative aims to promote grassroots governance, tribal rights, and participatory democracy in Scheduled Areas, fulfilling the vision of constitutional decentralization in tribal regions.
Assam Launches CM-FLIGHT: Foreign Language Training for Youth Employment Abroad
The Assam government has rolled out CM-FLIGHT (Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Intensive Global Hiring Training), a skilling scheme aimed at preparing youth for overseas employment opportunities. With global demand rising for skilled multilingual professionals in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and IT, the initiative provides specialized foreign language training and placement support.
India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Ban
In a step toward normalizing post-COVID diplomatic and travel ties, India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals, ending a five-year-long suspension that began in 2020. The move is seen as a significant development in restoring bilateral exchanges and rebuilding people-to-people ties amid broader geopolitical recalibrations.
Morgan Stanley Projects India to Become World’s 3rd Largest Economy by 2028
According to global financial firm Morgan Stanley, India is poised to surpass both Japan and Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028. The forecast credits sustained reforms, expanding digital infrastructure, and a growing working-age population as key drivers of this transformation. India is currently the 5th largest economy, having overtaken the UK in 2022.
World Food India 2025 to Focus on 'Processing for Prosperity'
The 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 will be held under the theme “Processing for Prosperity”, highlighting the critical role of food processing in ensuring farmer income, reducing food wastage, and enhancing global exports. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, WFI serves as a major global platform to promote India as a food hub and attract investments in the agro-industry.
