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PM Vishwakarma Scheme Announced for West Bengal Roll-out

Official Press

22 May 2026

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, aimed at empowering artisans and craftspeople, is set to be implemented in West Bengal. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises of the Government of India discussed the scheme with West Bengal officials, focusing on skill development and greater outreach among traditional artisans. Additionally, a new transformer testing facility was inaugurated in Kolkata to support local MSMEs.

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BRICS Women's Working Group Holds Second Preparatory Meeting

The Ministry of Women and Child Development of India hosted a virtual Second Preparatory Meeting for the BRICS Women’s Working Group on 22 May 2026. Chaired by Shri Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry, the meeting emphasized the importance of cooperation among BRICS countries to advance shared priorities like

India and Ethiopia Sign Protocol for WTO Membership

India and Ethiopia have signed a bilateral accession protocol to facilitate Ethiopia's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). This event took place on May 22, 2026, in Geneva. The agreement further strengthens bilateral relations, highlighting India's ongoing support for the integration of developing nations into

India and Cyprus Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership Amid State Visit

The Republic of Cyprus and India have elevated their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership following the State Visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to India. The visit, which coincided with Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union, aimed at strengthening ties in various sectors including political dialogue,

India-Cyprus Relations Strengthened by New Strategic Partnership

President Droupadi Murmu hosted President Nikos Christodoulides at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the expanding India-Cyprus relations, now elevated to a Strategic Partnership with a focus on technology and innovation. Source: Original Link

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BRICS Women's Working Group Holds Second Preparatory Meeting

India and Ethiopia Sign Protocol for WTO Membership

India and Cyprus Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership Amid State Visit

India-Cyprus Relations Strengthened by New Strategic Partnership