Sharjah has taken a significant step towards transforming its fisheries sector by introducing the region's first entirely digital system for tracking all stages of local fishing operations.

Sharjah Leads UAE with First Fully Digital Seafood Monitoring Platform

Sharjah has taken a significant step towards transforming its fisheries sector by introducing the region’s first entirely digital system for tracking all stages of local fishing operations. The new QR-based technology enables authorities and consumers to instantly verify the origin, type, and quantity of each catch, establishing a modern and transparent method that supports national […]

India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange to update the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit, a significant step towards strengthening cross-border trade.

New India–Nepal Deal Clears Path for Faster Rail Cargo Movement

India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange to update the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit, a significant step towards strengthening cross-border trade. The agreement was reached after meetings between India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Nepal’s Industry and Commerce Minister Anil Kumar Sinha. With this change, both countries hope to improve rail […]

Ahmed Salim, Maldives Minister for Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, met with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to learn about India's emerging governance practices.

India Shares Governance Best Practices with Visiting Maldivian Delegation

Ahmed Salim, Maldives Minister for Cities, Local Government, and Public Works, met with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi to learn about India’s emerging governance practices. The seminar discussed India’s approach to public administration, policy delivery, and institutional coordination. The discussions took place while a 30-member Maldivian team visited India for a Capacity […]

Indonesia showed interest in purchasing the BrahMos supersonic missile system shortly after India finished the first batch at its new integration and testing facility in Lucknow.

Rajnath Singh Confirms Indonesia’s Request to Procure India-Made BrahMos Systems

Indonesia showed interest in purchasing the BrahMos supersonic missile system shortly after India finished the first batch at its new integration and testing facility in Lucknow. According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indonesia has formally requested missiles manufactured at the Uttar Pradesh facility. He announced the update while speaking to party workers in Lucknow. The […]

Colombia has enhanced its clean energy landscape with the opening of the Shangri-La Solar Plant, one of the country's largest solar installations.

Shangri-La Solar Plant Begins Operations, Advancing Colombia’s Decarbonisation Goals

Colombia has enhanced its clean energy landscape with the opening of the Shangri-La Solar Plant, one of the country’s largest solar installations. Atlas Renewable Energy developed the 201 MWp project in Ibagué, Tolima, which is the company’s first solar endeavour in Colombia and a significant milestone in the country’s push for sustainable power.  The project […]

Ankita Bhakat had a career-defining performance at the 24th Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, causing one of India's biggest upsets in recent archery history.

Asian Archery Championships: Ankita Bhakat Claims First Major Gold as India Ends Korea’s Dominance

Ankita Bhakat had a career-defining performance at the 24th Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, causing one of India’s biggest upsets in recent archery history. She overcame Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist Nam Suhyeon in a nail-biting five-set final to win the recurve women’s gold medal. The victory was spectacular, as Bhakat defeated the Korean archer […]

South Korea has made another significant step towards growing its renewable energy portfolio, launching a 47 MW floating solar project at Imha Dam, east of Andong.

New 47 MW Floating Solar Facility Strengthens South Korea’s Green Transition

South Korea has made another significant step towards growing its renewable energy portfolio, launching a 47 MW floating solar project at Imha Dam, east of Andong. The facility is currently fully operational and represents the country’s largest floating photovoltaic installation on a multipurpose dam.  It adds a layer of clean electricity generation to the site, […]

Indian travellers to Malaysia will soon find it easier to make payments, as Malaysia plans to enable transactions using India's Unified Payments Interface.

Indian Tourists in Malaysia to Enjoy Instant UPI Payments Soon

Indian travellers to Malaysia will soon find it easier to make payments, as Malaysia plans to enable transactions using India’s Unified Payments Interface. Razorpay’s Malaysian entity, Curlec, recently formed a new agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited, the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India. The agreement was officially signed during the Global […]

The United Arab Emirates has reached a landmark moment in its digital finance journey by conducting the first government transaction with the Digital Dirham.

Digital Dirham Debuts as UAE Executes First Fast Government Payment

The United Arab Emirates has reached a landmark moment in its digital finance journey by conducting the first government transaction with the Digital Dirham. The UAE Central Bank launched this new digital money as part of its efforts to modernise the country’s financial system. The transaction was completed using the government-backed mBridge platform. It was […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a wide range of new initiatives for tribal communities during his visit to Dediapada, Gujarat.

PM Announces New EMRS Schools, Community Centres and Bus Services Across Tribal Districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a wide range of new initiatives for tribal communities during his visit to Dediapada, Gujarat. He attended the Grih Pravesh ceremony for one lakh houses built under the PM-JANMAN and DA-JAGUA initiatives, which aim to provide safer homes and better living circumstances in tribal areas. The event highlighted a significant […]