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The Government of India has introduced new rules to ensure the sustainable harnessing of fisheries within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Under these regulations, all mechanized and large motorized fishing vessels are now required to obtain an Access Pass before operating in Indian waters. The Access Pass can be conveniently acquired through the ReALCRaft Portal — an acronym for Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft. This national online platform, developed by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, leverages open-source technology to streamline vessel registration and management. ReALCRaft offers citizen-friendly web-based services that…

India’s FDI Surges to ₹68.76 Lakh Crore — U.S. and Singapore Lead, RBI FLA 2024–25 FindsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published the 2024–25 Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) Census on October 29, 2025, revealing a notable rise in India’s cross-border financial engagement. Among 45,702 surveyed entities, a significant 41,517 firms reported Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in their March 2025 balance sheets, signaling a deepening integration of Indian businesses with global capital markets. The United States and Singapore together accounted for over one-third of India’s total FDI inflows. Other key investors included Mauritius, the…

Elon Musk Reaches Historic $504 Billion Net Worth, Becomes First to Enter the $500 Billion Club Elon Musk has reportedly achieved an unprecedented milestone, with his net worth soaring to $504.1 billion — making him not only the richest individual in history but also the first person ever to cross the $500 billion threshold. Analysts are calling this the largest personal wealth surge in modern times. From electric mobility and space exploration to brain–computer interfaces and social media, Musk’s ventures — including Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and X — have collectively propelled his empire to dominate the industries shaping the future.…

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated India’s first solar-powered miniature train at the picturesque Veli Tourist Village near Thiruvananthapuram. The innovative eco-project, valued at ₹10 crore, is designed to enhance sustainable tourism and provide visitors—especially children—with an enchanting experience of travel powered entirely by renewable energy. The miniature train features a 2.5 km track, three bogies accommodating up to 45 passengers, and all the hallmarks of a full-fledged railway system, including a station, ticket office, and tunnel. The engine, modeled after a vintage steam locomotive, even emits artificial steam to evoke classic railway nostalgia. “The eco-friendly miniature railway allows visitors…

Unox, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional ovens for the global foodservice, retail, and bakery industries, has launched its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in India — “Baking a Better Tomorrow.” The program, launched in collaboration with Learn for Life, an NGO supporting education and skill development among underserved youth, began on October 14 with a hands-on baking workshop at the UNOX Experience Centre in Gurgaon. The event brought together 30 students from Delhi-based NGOs, giving them a firsthand experience of professional baking using the same high-performance Unox technologies found in world-class cafés, bakeries, and hotels. Guided by Unox…

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma reiterated his government’s commitment to strengthening the state’s administrative system, expressing optimism that Meghalaya will soon have its own separate Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre. Addressing the annual conference of the Meghalaya Civil Service Officers’ Association, Sangma revealed that he has been advocating for the creation of a distinct Meghalaya cadre since 2019. “I have been pursuing this since 2019, and I am hopeful that the proposal will soon materialize,” he said. The Chief Minister emphasized that reforms within the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) remain a key focus area for his administration, alongside other…

In a decisive step toward improving road safety, the Government of Telangana has issued new guidelines mandating the use of reflective tapes, rear marking plates, and approved reflectors on a wide range of vehicles. The move, guided by Supreme Court directives on road safety, aims to reduce night-time accidents often caused by poor vehicle visibility. The Transport, Roads & Buildings Department, through G.O.Ms.No.60, has ordered strict compliance with Rule 104 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989. Vehicles including two-wheelers, goods carriers, autorickshaws, buses, tractors, trailers, modular hydraulic trailers, and even construction equipment like power tillers and harvesters will…

Young India Skills University equips youth for future-ready careers Hyderabad has welcomed a new chapter in higher education with the launch of Young India Skills University (YISU), popularly recognized as Telangana Skill University. Inaugurated in late 2024, the institution is positioned as a game-changer in bridging the widening gap between conventional education and industry-driven skill development. With backing from industry leaders such as Mahindra, Adani, and other corporate giants, YISU has been designed to provide students with a direct pathway from classrooms to careers. Unlike traditional universities that often focus on theoretical knowledge, this institution is fully geared toward practical,…

In a rare procedural standoff, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has postponed a crucial Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting in Jharkhand due to objections over the inclusion of the state’s acting Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag Gupta (IPS: 1990: JH), as a committee member. The DPC — responsible for promoting State Police Service officers to the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre — is typically chaired by the state Chief Secretary and includes the Home Secretary and the DGP. The meeting, scheduled to consider promotions for nine vacant IPS posts, was halted after the UPSC formally declined to accept…

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a significant update for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users. Starting October 1, 2025, the popular Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Collect Request feature will no longer be available on payment apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm. This feature, which allows users to send payment requests to other UPI users, has been frequently exploited by fraudsters posing as friends, officials, or service providers. Once an unsuspecting user accepts a fraudulent request, funds are instantly transferred from their account, leading to financial loss. Although the transaction limit for P2P requests was set at ₹2,000, scammers…