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Spiritual Tourism Segment on Track

The antiquity of temples in tandem with the serene and sublime natural extravaganza, makes Odisha a unique destination for spiritual alleviation. Therefore, the motivation to visit Odisha transcends faith or religion to a more encompassing concept of pilgrimage, festivals, meditation, yoga and wellness. India’s spiritual tourism market is booming, driven by government investment, digital platforms, and social media, projected to ...

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Ministry of Mines Introduces Intermediate Timelines to Fast-track Operationalisation of Auctioned Mineral Blocks

The Ministry of Mines has notified amendment to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, introducing intermediary timelines for various activities to be completed after issue of Letter of Intent (LoI) till execution of mining lease. Since commencement of auction regime in 2015, a total of 585 major mineral blocks has been successfully auctioned including 34 critical mineral blocks auctioned by the ...

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‘Fast Moving Consumer Goods’ market in Odisha: Prospects and Challenges

Macro-environmental issues like inflation and tighter wallets, particularly in rural market, shift many shoppers towards private label brands while a sizeable cohort continues to pay for premium or differentiated products considering functional, organic, ethnic and convenience-led value of the product or category. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector comprising of food & beverages, personal care and home care products remains ...

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IMF Raising India’s Growth Forecast is an Evidence of the Country’s Economic Resilience and Strong Fundamentals: Shri Goyal

The chemicals and petrochemical industry has the potential to be at the forefront of developing new technologies and making India a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for the economy and industry said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while delivering the keynote address at the 7th Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Conference conducted by CII today. Shri Goyal ...

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The cumulative value of merchandise exports during April-September 2025 was US$ 220.12 Billion, as compared to US$ 213.68 Billion during April-September 2024, registering a positive growth of 3.02%.

India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 67.20 Billion, registering a positive growth of 0.78 percent vis-à-vis September 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 83.82 Billion, registering a positive growth of 11.34 percent vis-à-vis September 2024. Table 1: Trade during September 2025* September 2025 (US$ ...

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Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of September, 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12)

The annual rate of inflation based on All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is 0.13% (provisional) for the month of September, 2025 (over September, 2024). Positive rate of inflation in September, 2025 is primarily due to increase in prices of manufacture of food products, other manufacturing, non-food articles, other transport equipment and textiles etc. The index numbers and inflation rate for the last ...

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India Strengthens Global Leadership in Spice Standards at 8th Codex Committee Session in Guwahati

The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs began in Guwahati, Assam, on 13th October, highlighting India’s role in the global spice sector. Organised by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the event brought together 81 delegates from 27 countries to discuss harmonised international standards for spices and culinary herbs. Inaugurating the session, ...

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Ministry of Labour & Employment Joins Hands with Zomato to Boost Employment Opportunities & Strengthen Gig Economy

The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zomato in New Delhi today to enhance access to flexible and technology-enabled livelihood opportunities through the National Career Service (NCS) platform. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State ...

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Ministry of Mines Classifies Limestone as Major Mineral Completely

The Ministry of Mines issued notification, classifying Limestone as a major mineral completely. Earlier limestone was classified as minor mineral as well as major mineral depending upon the end use. ‘Limestone used in kilns for manufacture of lime used as building material’ had been notified as minor mineral. Otherwise, it was a major mineral when used for any other purpose ...

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Prime Minister  Modi Launches and Lays Foundation for Fisheries Projects Worth Over ₹693 Crore

Major Projects Include Trout Fisheries Initiative in Uttarakhand, Smart Harbour in Puducherry & Integrated Aqua Park in Odisha Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, today wherein two major schemes in the agriculture sector, with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crores were launched. These were PM Dhan ...

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