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The 4th Round of negotiations for the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded on December 5, 2025, in New Delhi. The discussions saw significant progress, focusing on enhancing bilateral economic ties, trade, and market access for businesses in both countries. Meetings between Chile's Treasury Undersecretary, Claudia
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In a bid to control the proliferation of unauthorized digital lending apps, the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have collectively initiated significant measures. On July 1, 2025, the RBI launched a directory of Digital Lending Apps (DLAs) under Regulated Entities, aimed at offering customers a
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The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has significantly bolstered India's financial literacy through its diverse initiatives. Partnering with India Post Payments Bank, the IEPFA has launched the "Niveshak Didi" program, aiming to educate communities about financial safety and literacy. By conducting over 1,110
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the largest real-time payment system globally, accounting for 49% of transaction volume. Reports depict UPI's competitive edge over systems in countries like Brazil and Thailand. Efforts like the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
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The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, led a key meeting focusing on big cat conservation under the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in New Delhi. The gathering included representatives from big cat range countries, emphasizing global cooperation to enhance habitat and species protection. The
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India proudly hosts the 20th Session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort, as announced by the Prime Minister. This significant diplomatic event gathers over 150 nations to focus on protecting and promoting global intangible cultural heritage. Highlighting India's commitment to cultural
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India and Australia have committed to deepened cooperation in skills development and workforce mobility, emphasizing sectors like sports, advanced construction, and emerging technologies. At the 3rd Australia–India Education and Skills Council Meeting, both nations agreed to accelerate mutual recognition of qualifications and co-design bridge courses for skilled worker mobility.
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Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda met with Members of Parliament from Rajasthan to boost efforts towards a TB-free India. The session, part of a series of interactions with MPs from various states, aims to tackle tuberculosis through increased political engagement and community responsibilities. Minister Nadda highlighted India'
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NITI Aayog hosted a two-day workshop in December 2025 at the BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute in Mohali, focusing on strengthening collaboration between universities, industries, and government to boost India’s technological development. Key initiatives such as the ROPE framework, which aims to remove obstacles and promote enablers, were discussed
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India's Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with UNESCO, is hosting the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage at the historical Red Fort in New Delhi. The session, chaired by Ministry of Culture's Secretary Vivek Aggarwal, involves discussions on India's
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has emphasized the potential of the blue economy to drive India’s future growth, highlighting the untapped resources of the ocean that could contribute to the country's energy security and strategic strength. Addressing the India International Science Festival, Dr. Singh elaborated on India&
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At the India International Science Festival, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, highlighted the growing metabolic health burden of obesity in India, which is no longer seen as a mere cosmetic issue but a significant public health challenge. The Minister called for a scientific and