AI Impact Summit
The Government of India has launched three Global Impact Challenges under the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, with a total prize pool of ₹5.85 Crore. The challenges aim to foster AI-driven solutions with significant social and economic impact, providing mentorship and investor access. The three challenges are 'AI for
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, emphasizing India's unique development strategy focused on scale, skill, and self-reliance. The article contrasts India's outward-looking approach with developed nations' inward tendencies, highlighting reforms, digital innovation, and a youthful workforce as key
Para Athletics
At the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, India achieved its best-ever performance, finishing 10th overall with a record 22 medals, including 6 golds. Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya praised the athletes for their determination and resilience, calling them 'Power Athletes of Bharat'. The event was
India
The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), effective from October 1, 2025, marks India's first Free Trade Agreement with four developed European nations. The pact commits to $100 billion in investments and the creation of 1 million jobs over 15 years, enhancing market
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered the 'Narendra Mohan Memorial Lecture' in New Delhi, discussing the issues of infiltration, demographic change, and democracy. He emphasized the distinction between refugees and infiltrators, asserting that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) fulfills a promise to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from
G20
Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada participated in the G20 Trade & Investment Ministers’ Meeting in Gqeberha, discussing trade and technology partnerships with South Africa, collaboration in manufacturing with South Korea, and strengthening trade ties with the Netherlands and Japan. The discussions emphasized MSME participation, digital economy cooperation with
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, met with UAE Environment Minister H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. They discussed enhancing collaboration in climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Singh praised the UAE&
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On October 10, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth met with UK Minister of State for Defence Mr. Vernon Coaker in Mumbai. The meeting focused on enhancing defence cooperation, reviewing ongoing engagements, and discussing India's growing capabilities in indigenous manufacturing. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a
India
During the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the National Assembly of Barbados. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, emphasizing shared democratic values and cultural ties. Discussions included cooperation in education, renewable energy, and parliamentary practices. Birla also
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines organized a successful Roadshow in New Delhi for the 6th Tranche of the Auction of Critical and Strategic Minerals, chaired by Secretary Piyush Goyal. The auction includes 23 mineral blocks vital for renewable energy and high-tech industries, aiming to enhance India's resource security. The
National Red List
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, launched India's National Red List Assessment initiative. This initiative aims to establish a nationally coordinated red-listing system to assess and monitor the conservation status of
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Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari announced India's goal of achieving a $5 trillion economy by 2027, emphasizing the importance of ethics, economy, and ecology in national development. He highlighted India's rise to the third-largest automobile market globally, advancements in alternative fuels, and ongoing infrastructure projects aimed