The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand has officially entered into force, increasing trade and investment links between the two countries.

UAE-New Zealand Partnership to Strengthen Food, Energy, and Technology Sectors

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and New Zealand has officially entered into force, increasing trade and investment links between the two countries. The agreement, signed in January 2025, creates a platform for stronger economic collaboration across sectors. Officials expect the CEPA to considerably expand yearly bilateral trade, with projections of more […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, during which they discussed the Russia-Ukraine situation, India's trade relations with the European Union, and areas of bilateral cooperation.

India Seeks Early EU Trade Deal Amid Global Challenges, Says PMO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, during which they discussed the Russia-Ukraine situation, India’s trade relations with the European Union, and areas of bilateral cooperation. The conversation came just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Europe may soon host meetings between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone for more than ₹5,400 crore of development projects across Gujarat, including trains, roads, power, housing, and urban infrastructure.

PM Modi Dedicates Rail, Road, Power, and Housing Projects Worth ₹5,400 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone for more than ₹5,400 crore of development projects across Gujarat, including trains, roads, power, housing, and urban infrastructure. Key announcements included railway projects worth over ₹1,400 crore. These included tripling the 65-kilometre Mahesana-Palanpur rail line, changing the gauge of the 37-kilometre Kalol-Kadi-Katosan Road line, and […]

India is advancing its lunar exploration program with a clear roadmap that includes Chandrayaan-6, 7, and 8, as part of its preparations for a human mission to the Moon by 2040.

Chandrayaan-4 and 5 to Pave Way for India’s Next Phase of Lunar Ambitions

India is advancing its lunar exploration program with a clear roadmap that includes Chandrayaan-6, 7, and 8, as part of its preparations for a human mission to the Moon by 2040. The plans were unveiled at the National Space Day gathering, where ISRO officials laid out the mission sequence that will gradually establish the technology […]

India and South Africa recently conducted their fifth Joint Working Group on Agriculture, confirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in farming, research, and commerce.

Joint Working Group Meeting Reinforces India-South Africa Partnership in Agriculture

India and South Africa recently conducted their fifth Joint Working Group on Agriculture, confirming their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in farming, research, and commerce. The discussions took place under the framework of the India-South Africa Agricultural Partnership, with senior officials from both countries emphasising the significance of collaborating in important areas. The meeting […]

Mount Everest, long recognised for its majestic heights, has unfortunately developed a less flattering reputation as the world's most polluted peak.

Everest Cleanup Takes Flight as Drones Haul Away Trash

Mount Everest, long recognised for its majestic heights, has unfortunately developed a less flattering reputation as the world’s most polluted peak. This spring, Nepal took a bold step by deploying heavy-duty drones to help clean the mountain slopes. Airlift Technology operated two rugged DJI FC 30 drones that were flown to Camp 1—which is over […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Maruti Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, at the company's manufacturing site in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The car, designed as a global strategic model, is a significant step forward in India's electric mobility ambitions.

PM Modi Flags Off Maruti Suzuki’s Electric Push, Inaugurates Battery Plant in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Maruti Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, at the company’s manufacturing site in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. The car, designed as a global strategic model, is a significant step forward in India’s electric mobility ambitions. The e-Vitara, which was designed and manufactured in India, will be exported to over 100 countries, […]

Dubai International Airport has introduced an AI-powered immigration corridor that allows passengers to clear in 14 seconds without presenting passports or IDs. This pioneering project is a key step towards the future of air travel and strengthens Dubai's position as a global aviation hub.

Passengers Clear Immigration in Seconds at Dubai’s New AI Corridor

Dubai International Airport has introduced an AI-powered immigration corridor that allows passengers to clear in 14 seconds without presenting passports or IDs. This pioneering project is a key step towards the future of air travel and strengthens Dubai’s position as a global aviation hub. The corridor uses advanced artificial intelligence to authenticate travellers’ identities in […]

Dubai's expanding ambitions in the gaming business were on full display at Gamescom 2025, the world's largest gaming exhibition held in Cologne, Germany.

UAE Marks Historic Debut at Gamescom with Ambitious Gaming Vision

Dubai’s expanding ambitions in the gaming business were on full display at Gamescom 2025, the world’s largest gaming exhibition held in Cologne, Germany. For the first time, the Middle East was represented by an official government-led pavilion, attracting significant attention from visitors, international delegations, and top global technology and gaming firms. The Dubai Pavilion was […]

Thailand has launched a bold initiative to revitalise its tourism industry, offering free domestic flights to 200,000 international visitors.

New Thai Initiative Aims to Boost Tourism with Free Domestic Air Tickets

Thailand has launched a bold initiative to revitalise its tourism industry, offering free domestic flights to 200,000 international visitors. The proposed scheme, “Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights,” has a THB 700 million budget and is scheduled to run from September to November 2025, pending Cabinet approval. Foreign travellers who book international airfare to Thailand […]