Month: January 2025

In a significant development aimed at stabilizing bilateral relations, India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between the two nations. The decision came during a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting held in Beijing, where Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged with his Chinese counterpart under…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a significant visit to Odisha and Uttarakhand on January 28, where he will inaugurate two major events. His itinerary includes the opening of the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar and the commencement of the 38th National Games in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, reaffirming their shared commitment to fostering global peace, prosperity, and security. The conversation occurred shortly after President Trump’s inauguration for his second term in office, a ceremony attended by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington, D.C….

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System, an upgrade designed to simplify export certification processes and improve trade efficiency. The system brings user-friendly features, including multi-user access, Aadhaar-based e-signatures, and an integrated dashboard for exporters. Key Features of the eCoO…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressing participants at the inauguration of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme and the launch of its online portal, celebrated Uttarakhand’s adoption of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a historic and auspicious development. He commended the state for fulfilling the constitutional vision laid out in Article…

Uttarakhand has become the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a historic milestone. The law comes into effect today, fulfilling a key promise made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2022 assembly elections. Preparations for Implementation Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami…

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, during a banquet hosted by Indian President Droupadi Murmu on January 25, 2025, highlighted the profound cultural and historical ties between India and Indonesia. Speaking passionately, he acknowledged the impact of ancient Indian civilization on Indonesian culture, language, and even genetics. President Subianto shared a personal…

The Colombian government made a dramatic U-turn on Sunday regarding its stance on deportation flights from the United States. This shift comes after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% emergency tariffs on Colombian imports in retaliation for the country’s initial refusal to accept deported nationals. Colombia’s Response to Deportation Flights…