Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament in Addis Ababa, marking a significant milestone in India–Ethiopia relations. The address, delivered during his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia, was described as a special honour and reflected the deepening engagement between the two democracies.Beginning his…
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Global Experts Map Ashwagandha’s Future at WHO Summit
Ashwagandha, one of Ayurveda’s most celebrated Rasayana herbs, emerged as a focal point of global attention at a high-level international side event held alongside the 2nd WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit 2025 in New Delhi. The discussions reaffirmed India’s growing leadership in advancing traditional medicine through scientific validation and global…
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ISRO’s 2025 Milestones Propel Space Vision 2047
The Department of Space’s Year End Review 2025 showcases a landmark year for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), marked by technological breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, and strengthened global partnerships. From demonstrating complex in-orbit docking to expanding launch infrastructure and advancing human spaceflight, India’s space programme made decisive strides towards Space…
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DPIIT Unveils Digital Sponsorship Module for e-B4 Visa
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an online digital module allowing Indian companies to generate sponsorship letters for foreign professionals under the e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B4 Visa). The initiative, launched on 29th November 2025, is part…
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India–Oman Free Trade Pact Unlocks New Opportunities
The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…
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MEA Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Threats to Indian Mission
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to New Delhi, M. Riaz Hamidullah, after a radical group in Dhaka announced a “March to the Indian High Commission,” raising serious security concerns for Indian diplomatic establishments in Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) conveyed strong objections and reminded Dhaka of…
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AAP Surges Ahead in Punjab Rural Polls as Counting Continues
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in the Punjab rural local body elections on Wednesday, as counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls continued across the state. Early trends and declared results indicated a decisive lead for the ruling party, strengthening its grassroots…
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Google Pay Launches First Global Credit Card in India on RuPay
Google Pay has launched its first-ever global credit card, choosing India as the debut market in partnership with Axis Bank and the RuPay network. The move strengthens Google Pay’s presence in India’s rapidly evolving digital payments ecosystem and marks a major milestone for UPI-linked credit products. The co-branded RuPay credit…
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Why More Indians Are Renouncing Citizenship: Inequality, Jobs Abroad
A growing number of Indians are giving up their citizenship, driven by rising economic inequality, better career prospects abroad, access to quality education, and lifestyle considerations. An investment banker has highlighted that while India continues to post strong economic growth figures, many citizens feel disconnected from the benefits of that…
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NSO Holds All-India Trainers Workshop for ASUSE & PLFS 2026
New Delhi: The National Statistics Office (NSO) has taken a key preparatory step towards India’s next major socio-economic data collection exercise by organizing an All-India Workshop of Trainers (AIWOT) for the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2026 and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2026. The one-day workshop…