Mauritius hopes to establish a long-term rice supply agreement with India as part of its overall food security strategy.

Mauritius Eyes Steady Rice Supply from India Amid Changing Trade Dynamics

Mauritius hopes to establish a long-term rice supply agreement with India as part of its overall food security strategy. The island nation, which imports between 50,000 and 60,000 tonnes of rice every year, has traditionally relied on open tenders and different vendors. However, shifting market conditions and trade policies have forced the country to seek […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund to promote private sector participation in India's research and innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made during the first Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), a forum that brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and global experts to accelerate India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" goal.

₹1 Lakh Crore Research and Innovation Fund Aims to Strengthen India’s R&D Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund to promote private sector participation in India’s research and innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made during the first Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), a forum that brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and global experts to accelerate India’s “Viksit […]

Indian youth boxers dominated the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, winning four golds, two silvers, and one bronze – India's best-ever showing in youth boxing at any continental event. Boxing finished first in the competition, outperforming all other Indian sports.

India Scripts Boxing History with Record Medal Haul at Asian Youth Games

Indian youth boxers dominated the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, winning four golds, two silvers, and one bronze – India’s best-ever showing in youth boxing at any continental event. Boxing finished first in the competition, outperforming all other Indian sports. According to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), India dominated the Girls’ Boxing […]

India and the United States have taken their defence cooperation to a new level by signing a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur.

Rajnath Singh, US Secretary Pete Hegseth Sign Lankmark Defence Framework in Malaysia

India and the United States have taken their defence cooperation to a new level by signing a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, reached between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, establishes a long-term strategy for expanding the US-India Major Defence Partnership. Hegseth praised the agreement as […]

France has made a breakthrough in electric mobility by opening the world's first highway that charges vehicles as they drive.

Driving the Future: France Powers EVs Directly Through the Road

France has made a breakthrough in electric mobility by opening the world’s first highway that charges vehicles as they drive. The revolutionary stretch of the A10 motorway near Paris wirelessly transmits energy from coils placed beneath the asphalt to receivers installed under electric cars, buses and trucks. VINCI Autoroutes collaborated with Israeli business Electreon to […]

Abu Dhabi has reached a significant worldwide milestone by ranking fifth in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index, alongside the world's most advanced and resident-focused cities.

UAE Capital Among World’s Smartest Cities, Driven by Innovation and Safety

Abu Dhabi has reached a significant worldwide milestone by ranking fifth in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index, alongside the world’s most advanced and resident-focused cities. The capital’s rise from tenth place last year demonstrates its quick transition into a technology-driven metropolitan powerhouse that prioritises safety, sustainability, and internet access. The IMD Smart City Index, […]

The UAE is preparing for a vibrant November 2025, when it will host significant international events to highlight its expanding role in culture, innovation, business, and tourism.

UAE Gears Up for Global Business, Cultural, and Youth Events in November 2025

The UAE is preparing for a vibrant November 2025, when it will host significant international events to highlight its expanding role in culture, innovation, business, and tourism. From Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Al Ain and Sharjah, the country will welcome leaders, creators, and professionals from all over the world. The Sheikh Zayed Festival, held […]

India is investigating the feasibility of exporting renewable energy to Singapore as part of a larger plan to establish a regional green energy infrastructure spanning South and Southeast Asia.

New Delhi Plans Renewable Energy Link with Singapore Under ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ Vision

India is investigating the feasibility of exporting renewable energy to Singapore as part of a larger plan to establish a regional green energy infrastructure spanning South and Southeast Asia. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority, stated that discussions are underway to construct a direct connectivity between India and Singapore under the “One Sun […]

Mozambique achieved a significant milestone in its fight against cervical cancer by launching a statewide HPV vaccination campaign, which was sponsored by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organisation.

Gavi, WHO, and UNICEF Boost Cervical Cancer Prevention Across Mozambique

Mozambique achieved a significant milestone in its fight against cervical cancer by launching a statewide HPV vaccination campaign, which was sponsored by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organisation. The initiative now protects approximately three million girls aged 12 to 18 in all eleven provinces, demonstrating the country’s commitment to women’s health. […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in India's ability to manage rising rupee volatility through increasing exchange rate flexibility.

India’s Deep Forex Markets Shield Rupee Amid Global Fluctuations: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in India’s ability to manage rising rupee volatility through increasing exchange rate flexibility. According to the IMF, India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and deep foreign exchange markets enable it to absorb such movements. According to the institution, a two-way flexible exchange rate allows the rupee to appreciate or […]