India and the European Union are intensifying efforts to complete their free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, with two decisive rounds of talks slated within the next month.

India, EU Eye Deeper Cooperation as High-Level Meetings Intensify

India and the European Union are intensifying efforts to complete their free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year, with two decisive rounds of talks slated within the next month. According to top sources, negotiations will focus on sensitive issues like rules of origin, market access, and duties on wine and dairy products. […]

Malaysian and Singaporean prime ministers congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his selection as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister.

Singapore, Malaysia Express Confidence in Anutin’s Leadership

Malaysian and Singaporean prime ministers congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his selection as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister. Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed confidence about enhancing bilateral collaboration, notably in the development of border regions, the expansion of trade opportunities, and the promotion of welfare for both countries’ populations. He highlighted Thailand’s importance in sustaining regional […]

Saudi Arabia has one of the world's lowest battery storage costs, with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarding contracts for two large-scale battery energy storage systems totalling 4.9 GWh.

SEC Awards 4.9 GWh Battery Storage Projects, Costs Fall Below $75/kWh

Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s lowest battery storage costs, with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarding contracts for two large-scale battery energy storage systems totalling 4.9 GWh. The projects, which cost between USD 73 and USD 75 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), represent a significant shift in global energy storage economics, particularly outside China. The […]

Gaganyaan, India's human spaceflight mission, has reached a major safety milestone by completing rocket-sled trials at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh.

Rocket-Sled Trials Mark Key Milestone Ahead of Gaganyaan’s December Launch

Gaganyaan, India’s human spaceflight mission, has reached a major safety milestone by completing rocket-sled trials at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tested the drogue parachutes that will stabilise and slow the crew module upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. Several scenarios, including partial and complete deployments, were […]

India made a historic breakthrough at the World Archery Championships 2025, winning its first gold medal in the men's compound team event.

Indian Men’s Archery Team Stuns France to Capture Maiden World Title

India made a historic breakthrough at the World Archery Championships 2025, winning its first gold medal in the men’s compound team event. Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge led a spectacular comeback to defeat France 235-233 in a tense final. France, led by Nicolas Girrard, Jean Philippe Boulch, and Francois Dubois, started strong, leaving […]

Japan has unveiled groundbreaking development in clean energy, presenting solar panels with a potential capacity equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors.

From Crisis to Innovation: Japan Turns to Solar Power Leadership

Japan has unveiled groundbreaking development in clean energy, presenting solar panels with a potential capacity equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors. The breakthrough comes more than a decade after the 2011 Fukushima tragedy, which prompted the country to reassess its reliance on nuclear power and accelerate the search for safer alternatives. Since then, solar energy has […]

Dubai has strengthened its position as the UAE's aviation hub, with Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports accounting for approximately two-thirds of all flight activity in 2024.

Passenger Traffic in UAE Surges to 148 Million, Dubai Leads the Growth

Dubai has strengthened its position as the UAE’s aviation hub, with Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports accounting for approximately two-thirds of all flight activity in 2024. According to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, the emirate handled 65% and 68% of all passenger and civil aircraft movements last year. Passenger […]

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that India's exports will exceed the record levels achieved in FY25.

Piyush Goyal Affirms Export Growth Despite Tariff Challenges

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that India’s exports will exceed the record levels achieved in FY25. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Bharat Buildcon 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal emphasised that tariffs imposed by foreign countries would not hinder India’s progress. He emphasised that any country seeking an FTA with India […]

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a major scheme called BHARATI, which aims to strengthen India's agri-food startup ecosystem and increase the country's global trading presence.

APEDA’s BHARATI Initiative Aims to Transform India into Agri-Innovation Hub

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a major scheme called BHARATI, which aims to strengthen India’s agri-food startup ecosystem and increase the country’s global trading presence. The effort, known as Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement, and Incubation for Export Enablement, seeks to promote 100 startups by 2030 and achieve […]

Dehradun has launched Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) training programmes as part of the IFAD-supported Gramotthan Project (REAP), intending to provide farmers with the skills they need to address the effects of climate change.

Over 200 Farmers Gain Skills in Climate-Resilient Practices in Dehradun

Dehradun has launched Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) training programmes as part of the IFAD-supported Gramotthan Project (REAP), intending to provide farmers with the skills they need to address the effects of climate change. The sessions were recently held in Dudhli and Jamunwala villages, both part of the Safalta Cluster Level Federation in Doiwala block and the […]