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India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi, led by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Russian Aide Nikolai Patrushev. The meeting focused on enhancing maritime cooperation, reaffirming the strategic partnership, and exploring collaboration in shipbuilding, port development, and Arctic operations. Both nations expressed commitment to building a
Finance Commission
The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC), chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its report to the President of India, outlining recommendations for the distribution of tax proceeds between the Union and States for the period 2026-31. The report, resulting from extensive consultations, will be made public once tabled in Parliament.
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met with New Zealand's Trade Minister, Todd McClay, in Mumbai to advance the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. Both sides reported significant progress, with bilateral trade reaching USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024-25, a 49% increase. The
Holy Relics
The sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha in Thimpu, Bhutan, has been extended for an additional week due to public demand, now running until November 25, 2025. A special aircraft will return the relics to India on November 25, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. This event
Export Promotion Mission
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to enhance India's export competitiveness, particularly for MSMEs and first-time exporters. With an outlay of Rs.25,060 crore from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31, EPM aims to consolidate fragmented
TB incidence
India has successfully reduced its tuberculosis (TB) incidence by 21% from 2015 to 2024, achieving a treatment coverage of 92% and a treatment success rate of 90%. The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has played a crucial role in this progress, utilizing innovative technologies and community mobilization. The mortality rate has
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During her visit to Botswana's National Assembly, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the potential for collaboration between India and Botswana, aligning India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 with Africa's 'Agenda 2063'. She urged business communities from both nations to work
textile exports
India's textile and apparel exports, including handicrafts, showed resilience in the first half of FY 2025-26, with a marginal growth of 0.1% despite global challenges. Exports to 111 countries reached USD 8,489.08 million, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Key growth markets included
green hydrogen
India is on track to capture 10% of the global green hydrogen demand by 2030, as stated by Union Minister Shri Shripad Y. Naik at the 3rd International Conference on Green Hydrogen. The country is advancing towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and aims
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed a delegation of senior Mauritian bureaucrats, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the 'Blue Economy'. He highlighted opportunities in fisheries, ocean technologies, and desalination, aiming to strengthen ties between India and Mauritius. The discussions included India's expertise in marine resource
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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal met with members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) to discuss India's ambitious national missions in energy transition, urban infrastructure, and digital expansion. The Minister emphasized the global investor community's confidence in India's future and highlighted collaborative efforts
green hydrogen
India aims to produce 5 MMT of Green Hydrogen annually by 2030, with significant investments and pilot projects underway. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) focuses on establishing a robust ecosystem for green hydrogen production, reducing fossil fuel imports, and creating jobs. Key initiatives include the development of Green Hydrogen