India and New Zealand have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that promises zero-duty access on 100 percent of Indian exports to New Zealand, marking a major breakthrough in bilateral economic relations. Announced following a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon,…
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RBI Steps In to Support Rupee as Bonds Track Policy Moves
The Indian rupee is expected to remain supported in the near term after strong intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), even as bond markets closely monitor the central bank’s liquidity actions and offshore investment flows. The coordinated moves by the RBI have helped arrest a sharp depreciation trend…
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Divya Kala Mela 2025 Concludes with Message of Inclusion
Reinforcing the belief that persons with disabilities seek opportunity rather than sympathy, the nine-day Divya Kala Mela 2025 concluded successfully at Kartavya Path, near India Gate, on Sunday. Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event emerged…
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Fit India Sundays: Puducherry Mega Event Turns One
The Fit India Sundays on Cycle movement marked its first anniversary with a vibrant and high-energy celebration at Rock Beach in Puducherry on Sunday, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. The milestone event highlighted how a simple idea has evolved into a nationwide people’s…
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Supreme Court Sets Aravalli Mining Boundaries
The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated November–December 2025, has approved scientifically robust definitions for Aravalli Hills and Ranges to regulate mining activities and protect ecology. This decision comes after a comprehensive report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), based on inputs from multiple…
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GeM Forward Auction Drives ₹2,200 Cr Asset Disposal
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a game-changer in the digital management of public assets. Between December 2021 and November 2025, the GeM Forward Auction module facilitated disposal of government assets worth over ₹2,200 crore, conducting more than 13,000 auctions with participation from 23,000 registered bidders. How the…
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“Why Belly Fat Rises After 30: Causes & Fixes”
Many people notice a frustrating change once they cross the age of 30: belly fat begins to accumulate even when their diet and exercise routines remain unchanged. According to a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, this shift is not a coincidence but the result of predictable physiological…
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“US Moves on Third Tanker Amid Venezuela Strains”
The United States has intensified its pressure campaign on Venezuela, with the US Coast Guard now pursuing a third oil tanker in international waters near the South American nation. The latest operation, confirmed by US officials on Sunday, underscores Washington’s aggressive stance against vessels accused of helping Caracas evade international…
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Electoral Bonds Scrapped, Electoral Trusts Boost BJP Funding
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the electoral bonds scheme in February 2024 was widely expected to disrupt political funding, particularly for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had been the largest beneficiary of the controversial mechanism. However, official data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) shows that…
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“NITI Aayog Charts Global Path for Education”
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report outlining how India can transform its higher education system into a globally competitive and internationally connected ecosystem. The report, titled “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations”, was launched on December 22 by senior NITI Aayog…