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India and IFAD Launch COSOP 2026-2033 for Rural Empowerment

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12 May 2026

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has announced a new strategy, COSOP 2026-2033, aimed at boosting rural incomes, fortifying resilience, and scaling up sustainable livelihoods. The plan will align with India's Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, focusing on social, economic, and climate resilience while enhancing knowledge systems. Stakeholders, including government officials and development partners, attended the launch event, emphasizing the long-term strategic value of the IFAD-India collaboration.

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India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, has initiated the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) valued at USD 1.5 billion, along with a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion to ensure the continuous coverage of maritime insurance risks involving Indian vessels. This step comes in

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, hosted a Diplomatic Interaction at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi in preparation for Bharat Innovates 2026, scheduled in Nice, France. Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasized India's potential as a technology developer and encouraged global collaboration to address

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters

The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of certain shares in Ctrl S Datacenters Limited by CPPIB India Private Holdings Inc., an investment company managed by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Ctrl S, an Indian company, provides data center and managed cloud services. Source: Original Link

CCI Approves Thriveni Earthmovers' Stake Acquisition in Lloyds Engineering Works

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given the green light to Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited's acquisition of a 7.14% stake in Lloyds Engineering Works Limited and the subsequent merger of Lloyds Infrastructure & Construction Limited, Metalfab Hightech Private Limited, and Techno Industries Private Limited into Lloyds

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India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Bharat Innovates 2026: Global Diplomatic Event Held in New Delhi

CCI Approves CPPIB's Investment in Ctrl S Datacenters

CCI Approves Thriveni Earthmovers' Stake Acquisition in Lloyds Engineering Works