India
The 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh attending the closing ceremony. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability between the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces, focusing on semi-conventional operations. Singh praised the professionalism of Indian soldiers
IALA Council
India participated as Vice President in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council in Nice, France, led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran. The session focused on marine navigation aids, with discussions on harmonization, lighthouse heritage conservation, and upcoming IALA events. India emphasized its initiatives in vessel traffic services and training
Textiles Exports
The inaugural meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports, chaired by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal, took place on June 10, 2025, in Delhi. The Task Force aims to create a unified platform to address critical issues in the textile sector, enhance collaboration among stakeholders, and formulate strategies to
AI-native networks
The third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native Networks was inaugurated in New Delhi, focusing on the integration of AI in telecommunications. Key discussions included India's initiatives in AI technology, the potential of AI-native networks for next-gen performance, and the importance of ethical AI deployment. India
Textiles Exports
The inaugural meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports, chaired by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal, took place on June 10, 2025, in Delhi. The Task Force aims to create a unified platform to address critical issues in the textile sector, enhance India's textiles exports, and achieve
Social Protection
The Modi government has achieved a significant increase in social protection coverage in India, rising from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, as recognized by the ILO. This marks the fastest expansion globally, with over 94 crore citizens now covered. The government’s pro-poor policies and the Social
India
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, to discuss sustainable fisheries and marine resource management during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The bilateral talks focused on enhancing cooperation in ocean governance, addressing challenges like overfishing and marine
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of various delegations representing India in different countries, praising their efforts in promoting India's commitment to peace and the fight against terrorism. He expressed pride in their ability to articulate India's stance on global platforms. Source: Original Link
India
On June 9, 2025, India successfully met a peak power demand of 241 GW without any shortages, marking a significant milestone in the country's power sector. Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal announced that India added a record 34 GW of generation capacity in 2024-25, primarily from renewable sources.
Digital Connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing the Indian government's commitment to enhancing digital connectivity over the past 11 years. In response to Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia's post, Modi praised the achievements in this sector and expressed the government's ongoing efforts to
India
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal engaged with Swiss industry leaders in Bern, Switzerland, on June 9, 2025, to enhance economic cooperation under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The discussions focused on innovation, technology transfer, and sustainable manufacturing, with
Technical Textiles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid growth of India's technical textiles sector, driven by government initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission and the Production Linked Incentive scheme. These initiatives are enhancing domestic manufacturing, fostering innovation, and boosting exports, positioning India as a global leader in the