Coal Production
The Ministry of Coal announced that coal production in India has surpassed 1 billion tonnes in FY 2024-25, with a target of reaching 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-30. The government is implementing various initiatives to boost domestic coal production and reduce imports, including legislative amendments, increased production targets, and
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India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture. This agreement aims to promote sustainable fisheries, strengthen aquaculture, and support innovation and research. Key areas include value chain development, mariculture, trade facilitation, and capacity building. The Maldives will improve its fish processing
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The Prime Minister's state visit to the Maldives resulted in several key agreements and inaugurations, including an extension of a Line of Credit worth INR 4,850 crores, a reduction in Maldives' debt repayment obligations, and the launch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement. Additionally, various
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During a joint press statement marking the 60th anniversary of Maldives' independence and diplomatic relations with India, the Prime Minister emphasized the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations. He announced a $565 million line of credit for infrastructure projects in Maldives, highlighted ongoing collaborations in economic, security, and climate
Blue Economy
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) hosted a national-level Brainstorming Workshop on Blue Economy Investments in New Delhi on July 25, 2025. Chaired by Dr. M. Ravichandran, the workshop brought together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss trade, investments, startups, and ease of doing business in the blue economy. Participants
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The second round of negotiations for the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded in New Delhi, marking significant advancements in various trade areas. The third round is scheduled for September 2025 in New Zealand. Bilateral trade reached USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024-25, reflecting a 48.6% growth,
Day Care Cancer Centres
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved the establishment of over 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) across India for the financial year 2025-26. These centres will primarily be set up in district hospitals, with funding from the National Health Mission. The initiative aims to address cancer treatment
Semiconductor
The Indian government is advancing its semiconductor ecosystem by unveiling a 3nm chip designed locally and launching initiatives to develop a skilled workforce. With nearly 20% of the world's chip design engineers, India aims to enhance its capabilities in critical technologies, create high-value jobs, and establish itself as
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This missile, an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2, features a high-definition dual-channel seeker, day-and-night capability, and three modular warhead options. Developed in
Clean Energy
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi outlined five priorities for India's clean energy transition at the Mercom India Renewables Summit, focusing on power purchase agreements, grid and storage systems, domestic manufacturing, land-use optimization, and finance. India aims for 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, having already surpassed 50% of
E-Waste Management
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has revised the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which came into effect on April 1, 2023. The report details the number of registered recyclers across various states and the total e-waste generated, collected, and processed in the financial years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The
Labour Codes
The Central Government of India has pre-published draft rules for the implementation of four Labour Codes, aimed at enhancing worker protection, including for unorganized and gig workers. 32 States/UTs have published their draft rules, while West Bengal and Lakshadweep have not. Key provisions include extending social security benefits to