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GST, income tax, labour laws: A look at India’s biggest reforms in 2025
December 30, 2025
GST 2.0 replaced a complex 4-rate structure with a simpler 2-rate system of 5% and 18%, which …
In 2025, middle-class tax relief was prioritised by removing tax liability for those earning up …
2025 is being seen as a year in which the NDA government, led by PM Modi, pushed through a …
The Indian Express
Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism
December 30, 2025
The Zehanpora excavation in Baramulla has uncovered Kushan period Buddhist stupas, structures …
Kashmir played a decisive intellectual role in Buddhism, emerging as Sharada Pitha, a seat of …
Kashmir’s strategic location linked the Indus Gandhara region with the Himalayan corridor, …
The Economic Times
2025 turns into a 'goldilocks year' for India’s economy: Govt
December 30, 2025
India has overtaken Japan to become the world's 4th-largest economy with a GDP of $4.18 trillion,…
The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above declined to 4.8% in November 2025, while …
India is on track to surpass Germany within the next 3 years, with GDP projected to reach $7.3 …
The Economic Times
India’s banks on firm footing as bad loans decline to decades-low of 2.1%, says RBI
December 30, 2025
India's banking system reached a historic peak in asset quality as the GNPA ratio fell to a …
During 2024-25, both deposits and credit in India’s banking sector witnessed robust double-…
The RBI’s policy measures are aimed at strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of banks,…
The Times Of India
Operation Sindoor and beyond: How India prepared for future wars in 2025
December 30, 2025
Operation Sindoor successfully demonstrated a zero-tolerance policy and rewrote strategic …
The Central government’s 'Year of Reforms' saw defence production soar to a record ₹1,54,000 …
"The Year of Reforms will lay the foundation for unprecedented advancements in defence …
The Economic Times
Op Sindoor lessons: From operations to plugging industry gaps & exposing Pakistan-based groups, India more prepared now
December 30, 2025
Operation Sindoor achieved a landmark 100% mission success rate, utilizing indigenous drones …
The Central government's focus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat has enabled the swift integration of …
Operation Sindoor exposed Pakistan's nuclear bluff and demonstrated India's capability for …
The Times Of India
Missiles, radars & loiter munition: Centre clears mega Rs 79,000 crore defence deal; what's on list
December 30, 2025
The Union Cabinet has accorded Acceptance of Necessity for defence proposals worth Rs 79,000 …
The approval of Astra Mk-II missiles and advanced drone detection systems has ensured that the …
"The MoD under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi is working tirelessly to strengthen India’…
Business Standard
States will gain ₹17,000 crore due to VB-G RAM G, says SBI paper
December 30, 2025
The VB-G RAM G Act is projected to provide states a net gain of ₹17,000 crore, marking an 11% …
The VB-G RAM G Act ensures states with higher rural workforce dependence while incentivising …
The SBI Research paper estimates the annual requirement for the VB-G RAM G mission at ₹1,51,282 …
Business Standard
India's hospital industry to see 16-18% revenue rise in FY26: ICRA
December 30, 2025
The Indian hospital industry is projected to witness a significant 16-18% revenue rise in FY26, …
The pharmaceutical sector maintains a stable outlook with expected revenue growth of 9-11% in …
"The performance of the Indian hospital industry is expected to remain strong in FY26 on the …
Business Standard
Industrial production grows 6.7% in November, highest in two years
December 30, 2025
GST rate cuts on consumer items have successfully boosted demand, leading to a 2-year high …
India's infrastructure and construction sector reported a remarkable 12.1% expansion, while the …
"Driven by 8 per cent growth in manufacturing sector, IIP recorded a 6.7 per cent year-on-year …
The Times Of India
DAC approvs Rs 1,600-cr lease of 2 more 'Predator' drones
December 30, 2025
DAC has approved the Rs 1,600-crore lease of 2 more MQ-9B Predator drones for 3 years, …
The addition of 2 more high-altitude long-endurance drones will augment the Navy's existing …
DAC has approved over Rs 9,000-crore acquisition of six mid-air refuelling aircraft for IAF to …
Business Standard
After muted start, GST cuts boost consumer durables demand in 2025
December 30, 2025
The GST 2.0 reform has slashed taxes on essential household appliances like refrigerators and …
GST tax rejig led to a record surge in consumer durables output, with the production index …
"The first quarter after GST reforms clearly shows volume growth and a further narrowing of the …
Business Standard
SHANTI Bill sets out safety protocols for private sector in nuclear power
December 30, 2025
The SHANTI Act replaces older acts with a single harmonised law to accelerate nuclear power …
SHANTI law enables private sector participation in nuclear energy through a robust licensing …
The enactment of the SHANTI law is a landmark development for nuclear energy in India, striking …
BW People
India’s PLI Scheme Creates 1.33 Million Electronics Jobs
December 30, 2025
Introduced under the Make in India initiative, the PLI programme has significantly expanded …
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has generated approximately 1.33 million jobs over the …
The surge in jobs is closely linked to the rise in electronics exports, positioning India as a …
The Times Of India
India's export to Australia grows 8% over 3 years of Ind-Aus ECTA: Piyush Goyal
December 30, 2025
India and Australia marked the third anniversary of their Economic Cooperation and Trade …
A major change is expected to take place from January 1, 2026, as 100 per cent of Australian …
Ind-Aus ECTA continues to anchor India's economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, aligned with …
The Times Of India
ATMs reduce in India in FY25; fueled by shift to digital payments: RBI
December 30, 2025
The RBI attributed the decline in ATM numbers to the increasing digitalisation of payments, …
Bank branches grew by 2.8 per cent to around 164,000, driven by a sharper expansion by public …
Basic savings bank deposit accounts continued to register steady growth, rising by 2.6 per cent …
The Economic Times
GCC nation! 90+ new tech centres added 4.5L Indian jobs in 2025
December 30, 2025
India has firmly established itself as the global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in 2025
India hosts over 1,800 GCCs, accounting for about 55% of the global total, supporting 10.4 …
India’s GCC ecosystem supports 10.4 million jobs and has added around 4.25–4.5 lakh new roles …
Business Standard
India's exports turning in a strong show following series of FTAs
December 30, 2025
Between November 2024 and November 2025, India’s total exports rose from US$ 64.05 billion to US$…
PM Modi and US President Trump have recently held discussions on bilateral economic partnership …
India has inked a series of major Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and active negotiations are …
Business Standard
$6 bn-plus foreign inflows make 2025 a watershed year for India's pvt banks
December 30, 2025
The year 2025 turned out to be a watershed year for private lenders in India in attracting …
Mid-size banks are gradually attracting a broader base of foreign institutional investors, …
Domestic lenders received over $6 billion and the stake sale of another one — IDBI Bank — is in …
Business Standard
India's IPO fundraising up 12x, 373 issues raise ₹1.95 trillion in 2025
December 30, 2025
India emerged as one of the most active IPO markets globally in 2025, and it expects close to …
One of the most striking data points from 2025 is the balance between public and private …
Primary market fund-raising in India is equivalent to nearly 49% of private capital raised, …
Business Standard
India's growth momentum backed by domestic drivers-led by robust private consumption
December 30, 2025
India is among the world’s fastest-growing major economies and is well positioned to sustain …
With the ambition of attaining high middle-income status by 2047, India is building on strong …
India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy and is poised to …
Hindustan Times
How warfare changed in many battlefronts in 2025
December 30, 2025
Drones played a key role in the India-Pakistan skirmish in May this year, knocking out …
A mixture of drones, ballistic and cruise missiles for offensive operations is crucial to …
Airpower using manned aircraft will stay relevant for the foreseeable future. This was visibly …
News18
From Roots To Rockets: How PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat Captured India's Journey In 2025
December 30, 2025
The 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat reaffirmed why PM Modi is a uniquely gifted leader - one who …
In the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi adopted a year-in-review approach, weaving …
PM Modi announced the second edition of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on January 12 …
First Post
INSV Kaundinya: The significance of an engine-less ship sailing from India to Oman
December 30, 2025
In May 2025, the Indian Navy formally inducted and named the historic stitched ship INSV …
INSV Kaundinya is called a “stitched ship” because wooden planks are seamed together using …
INSV Kaundinya constructed using 5th-century CE techniques, has no engine, metal, or modern …
NDTV
2025: A Reform Year That Put Middle Class, Common Citizens First
December 30, 2025
Guided by the vision articulated by PM Modi, the year 2025 witnessed a series of interconnected …
In his Independence Day address, PM Modi underscored the central role of the middle class in …
The middle class have expanded significantly between 2015 & 2023, while multidimensional …
The Hindu
The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase
December 30, 2025
Standard and Poor’s upgraded India’s sovereign rating to BBB after 18 years, signalling that …
India’s total exports hit $825.25 billion during 2024-25, representing an annual growth of over …
The SHANTI Bill is a huge leap for modernising India’s civil nuclear framework and opening a …
The Times of India
Record 44.5GW Green Energy Added In '25
December 30, 2025
2025 proved to be a milestone for the Indian renewable energy sector, as annual new capacity …
The Indian renewable energy sector has added a whopping 44.5 GW of new capacity during the 11-…
Total renewable energy capacity has increased from 134 GW as of Dec 31, 2023, to 204 GW as of …
Organiser
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya offers over 6,000 free eBooks: Powering nationwide reading movement for youth of Bharat
December 30, 2025
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya, the Ministry of Education’s free digital library, has crossed over 6,…
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya positions itself as a national movement to rekindle the joy of reading, …
Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya is thoughtfully organised into four age-specific categories ensuring age-…
NDTV
Year Ender 2025: Major Income Tax And GST Reforms Redefine India's Tax Landscape
December 29, 2025
2025 will be remembered for major tax reforms that brought about significant changes in the way …
The push for tax reform began with the Union Budget 2025-26, presented in February by Finance …
Under the new tax regime, the tax-free income limit was raised from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh
The Hindu
Mann Ki Baat: World is looking at India with great hope, says PM
December 29, 2025
From national security to the sports field, from science laboratories to the world’s biggest …
2025 had been a year of proud achievements for India, with the country making its presence felt …
The world was looking at India with great hope, especially owing to youth power in the areas of …
Republic
PM Modi Shares A Health Warning Every Indian Must Take Seriously | Mann Ki Baat
December 29, 2025
PM Modi, while addressing the last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025, shares a health warning against the …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat warns the public against indiscriminate use of antibiotics, says its …
An ICMR report found that antibiotics commonly used to treat diseases such as pneumonia and …
The Indian Express
Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM Modi
December 29, 2025
PM Modi asks Chief Secretaries to replicate the Centre’s PRAGATI platform in states, which …
PM Modi asks the Chief Secretaries to set up data strategy units and deregulation cells in …
India had boarded the “reform express”, primarily driven by the strength of the youth: PM Modi
The New Indian Express
PM Modi urges states to boost manufacturing, services and human capital at chief secretaries’ conference
December 29, 2025
Addressing the Chief Secretaries Conference, PM Modi calls upon states and UTs to promote …
Chairing the Chief Secretaries Conference, PM Modi urges states and UTs to work towards making …
India has the potential to become the world’s food basket; we must move towards high-value …
The Times Of India
UAE to Fiji, India's linguistic heritage continues to travel, and thrive, says PM Modi
December 29, 2025
PM Modi in 129th Mann Ki Baat mentions Kannada Pathshala in Dubai and lauds the celebration of …
India's linguistic heritage continues to travel, and thrive, well beyond its shores: PM Modi in …
Addressing the 129th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi highlights how regional languages …
Organiser
In final Mann Ki Baat of 2025, PM Modi calls Operation Sindoor a symbol of pride and unity of Bharat
December 29, 2025
Operation Sindoor a defining moment of the year, it had become a symbol of pride for every …
Operation Sindoor sent a clear message to the world about India’s approach to national security:…
Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm and uncompromising stand on sovereignty and national …
NDTV
PM Modi Praises Youth-Driving Development In 2025's Last 'Mann Ki Baat' Address
December 29, 2025
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat praises youth-driving development, says “The world is looking at India …
India's youth have always had a passion for doing something new and remain equally aware and …
Young people in the country are getting new opportunities to showcase their talent. Many …
DD News
PM Modi says traditional arts are empowering society, becoming a vehicle for economic progress
December 29, 2025
India’s traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people’s …
The Narasapuram lace craft of Andhra Pradesh received the GI Tag. Today, more than 500 products …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat speaks about the efforts of Margaret Ramtharsiem from Churachandpur in …
News18
From GST reforms to tax benefits... are these decisions by PM Modi the true foundation of a new India?
December 29, 2025
Under PM Modi's leadership, GST 2.0 and other tax reforms in 2025 provided significant relief …
Decisions related to labor codes and worker safety instilled confidence in millions of workers …
Employment guarantees and the modernization of financial markets strengthened investment, the …
Bharat Express
What is Gitanjali IISC? Which PM Modi mentioned in his Mann Ki Baat address?
December 29, 2025
'Gitanjali IISC' has become a vibrant center of music, culture, and collective practice at the …
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat expresses his happiness that the new generation is firmly upholding …
PM Modi urges youth to actively participate in hackathons, highlighting innovation and problem-…
Deccan Herald
PM Modi praises Kannadigas in Dubai for teaching Kannada to their children
December 29, 2025
PM Modi in year-end episode of Mann Ki Baat praises Kannadigas in Dubai for teaching Kannada to …
Indians living in different corners of the world are also playing their part: PM Modi in Mann …
Kannada Pathshala in Dubai is an initiative where children are taught to teach, learn, write, …
The Hans India
Boosted my confidence, want to achieve more: Manipur entrepreneur on being named in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
December 29, 2025
PM Modi praises Margaret Ramtharsiem of Manipur for her traditional craft, says, “Today, …
Margaret Ramtharsiem on being mentioned by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat says “It has boosted her …
I have always wanted to be self-reliant, and the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision gives me the energy …
Asianet News
Manipur entrepreneur proud after PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' recognition
December 29, 2025
Entrepreneur Moirangthem Seth, whose efforts to bring solar power to remote communities in …
Manipur entrepreneur Moirangthem Seth feels "very happy and proud" after PM Modi recognised his …
Manipur entrepreneur Moirangthem started a campaign to install solar panels and on account of …
Hindustan Times
‘Power of language’: PM Modi lauds Tamil Day in Fiji, Kannada Pathshala in Dubai during Mann Ki Baat
December 29, 2025
In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi lauded the celebration of Tamil Day at a school in the …
Hailing Tamil as the oldest language in the world, PM Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address said …
In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi highlighted Kannada Pathshala, an initiative where …
Odisha TV
PM Modi recalls Odisha Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri’s contribution in 'Mann Ki Baat', calls her an inspiration
December 29, 2025
PM Modi recalled the contributions of eminent Odia freedom fighter Parbati Giri during his Mann …
Recalling her work after Independence, PM Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, said that Parbati …
In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi informed listeners that Parbati Giri’s birth centenary …
Greater Kashmir
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi links Baramulla stupas, France photograph to Kashmir’s Buddhist past
December 29, 2025
In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, PM Modi highlighted the discovery of ancient Buddhist stupas in …
The Buddhist complex in Jehanpora reminds us of Kashmir’s past and its rich identity: PM Modi
PM Modi’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir came as part of a wide-ranging address reflecting on …
Republic
“If you get the opportunity, do visit” PM Modi mentions the beauty of the Rann Utsav of Kutch in Mann Ki Baat
December 29, 2025
In the last Mann Ki Baat programme of 2025, PM Modi highlighted the nation’s achievements and …
A special festival is held in the white desert of Kutch, where a tent city is set up. Visitors …
In the past one month alone, more than two lakh people have already taken part in the Rann …
WION
Year ender 2025: PM Modi’s foreign visits redefine India’s global outreach and influence
December 29, 2025
PM Modi continued to pursue his proactive and expansive foreign policy in 2025 as well and …
PM Modi’s foreign visits in 2025 were focussed on fostering economic cooperation, furthering …
PM Modi attended the National Day celebrations of Mauritius as the chief guest during his visit …
ET Now
Year Ender: Engineering marvels! How landmark projects transformed Indian Railways in 2025
December 29, 2025
The year 2025 marked a historic turning point for Indian Railways, characterised by the …
Indian Railways is driving national growth by delivering superior travel experiences, efficient …
India opened its first vertical-lift rail bridge at Pamban, bolstered Kashmir connectivity with …
Ani News
"2025 has given Bharat even greater self-confidence": PM Modi lauds indigenous products sales in 2025
December 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has time and again promoted the idea of Make in India, Vocal for …
Traders nationwide have promoted Indian-made goods, while consumers have shown remarkable pride …
GST rate reductions introduced by the Modi Government have strengthened domestic trade and …
The Indian Express
At year’s end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms
December 29, 2025
The GDP growth forecast for this fiscal has been raised by 50 bps to 7%, while inflation is …
On the monetary front, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by a cumulative …
It is estimated that over fiscals 2026 to 2030, the PLI scheme and emerging sectors combined …