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India–Italy Business Forum 2025 Outcomes
Bilateral high-level economic engagement was held in Mumbai.
India Poverty Study Claims Extreme Poverty Nearly Eliminated
The finding indicates major improvement in welfare and consumption.
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel
India flagged off its first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi.
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage – Deepavali Inscribed
Deepavali festival officially inscribed in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Adichanallur Sand Mining Ban
High Court prohibited sand mining around archaeological site.
UMEED Portal for Waqf Regulation
Unified digital portal system launched for Waqf property registration.
India and Brunei Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation
India and Brunei held their inaugural Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi, marking a significant step toward deeper military engagement.
India’s Transport Sector Emissions Focused Review
A national analysis highlighted rising fuel-use and vehicular emissions in urban India.
National Commission for Minorities Status Review
Review highlighted structural strength and institutional limitations.
Blue Corner Notice – INTERPOL Mechanism
Used before extradition and criminal case escalation.
Sujalam Bharat App Launched
App launched for national sanitation, cleanliness & waste visibility.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Scheme discussed under farm security & income protection support.
Lithuania Declares Emergency After Belarus Balloons Raise Security Fears
Lithuania has imposed a national emergency following a series of balloon incursions from neighbouring Belarus, which authorities view as part of a possible hybrid pressure strategy.
Northern Ireland Reports First Bluetongue Outbreak as Suspected Cases Rise
Northern Ireland has recorded a surge in suspected bluetongue virus cases, marking its first-ever confirmed outbreak.
UNEA-7 Opens Amid Tense Battle Over UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy
The seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi is set to begin under highly strained negotiations, as member states remain deeply divided over adopting UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) for 2
Amazon Announces $35 Billion India Investment Plan by 2030
Amazon has announced a major expansion plan for India, committing USD 35 billion by 2030 to accelerate AI-led digitalisation, boost exports and create large-scale employment.
UNESCO Adds Diwali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO has officially inscribed Diwali on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, granting global recognition to one of India’s most cherished and widely celebrated festivals.
Italy’s Deputy PM Antonio Tajani Begins Key India Visit
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has arrived in New Delhi for his second visit to India
UPI Recognised as World’s Largest Fast-Payment System by IMF
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been recognised by the International Monetary Fund as the world’s largest retail fast-payment system
Trump’s Tariff Warning Triggers Sell-Off in Indian Rice Stocks
Indian rice-exporting companies on Dalal Street faced sharp declines after US President Donald Trump hinted at possible new tariffs on rice imports from India.
US FDA Approves AIM-NASH, World’s First AI Tool for Liver Disease Drug Trials
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved AIM-NASH, the world’s first AI-based system designed to support liver disease drug trials.
Neal Mohan Named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year
Neal Mohan, the Indian-origin CEO of YouTube, has been honoured by TIME Magazine as the CEO of the Year for 2025.
China’s Trade Surplus Crosses $1 Trillion for the First Time
China has recorded a historic trade surplus exceeding $1 trillion by the end of November, driven primarily by rising demand from non-US markets even as shipments to the United States continued to weak
Maharashtra Sets World Record in Solar Pump Deployment
Maharashtra has achieved a major breakthrough in renewable energy by installing 45,911 off-grid solar agricultural pumps within just 30 days—an accomplishment recognised by Guinness World Records.
Japan’s JERA Signs LNG Deal with Torrent Power
Japan’s leading power producer JERA has finalised its first long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) export agreement with India’s Torrent Power, marking a major milestone in bilateral energy cooperation
India–Israel Pact on Sustainable Agricultural Technologies
India and Israel have strengthened their longstanding agricultural partnership through a new agreement focused on manufacturing and commercialising pheromone-based crop protection technologies.
India’s BharatGen AI System Initiative
India has taken a major step toward building a sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem with the launch of the BharatGen Technology Foundation at IIT Bombay.
Trump Receives First FIFA Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has been awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw held in Washington.
Russia Joins India-Led International Big Cat Alliance
Russia has agreed to adopt the framework agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance, becoming the 19th member of this India-led global initiative.
Kavach 4.0 Commissioned on 738 km of Key Rail Routes
Indian Railways has accelerated the rollout of the upgraded Kavach 4.0 automatic train protection system, commissioning it across 738 route kilometres on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah corridors.
India Announces Free 30-Day E-Visa for Russian Citizens
India has introduced a major travel facilitation measure for Russian nationals, offering a free 30-day e-visa after high-level talks between PM Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi.
Modi–Putin Summit Sets 2030 Trade Goals and Defence Roadmap
India and Russia concluded their 23rd Annual Summit in New Delhi with a comprehensive roadmap to deepen cooperation in economic, defence, scientific and cultural sectors.
Lok Sabha Passes the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025
The Lok Sabha has passed the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, introducing a new cess on pan masala manufacturing units.
Nitish Kumar Recognised For Ten Oaths As Chief Minister
The World Book of Records, London, has officially acknowledged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for taking oath as chief minister on ten separate occasions.
Odisha to Host Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri
Odisha will host the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 in Puri from December 5 to 7, bringing together national and international stakeholders to discuss India’s evolving energy sector.
India–US $946 Million MH-60R Seahawk Deal
India has finalised a $946 million sustainment agreement with the United States to support its fleet of 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters.
Thailand Lifts Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban
Thailand has officially removed its long-standing ban on afternoon alcohol sales, marking a major policy shift in a country known for strict liquor regulations.
RBI Names SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as India’s Safest Banks
Tamil Nadu has added five new products to its Geographical Indication (GI) list, further strengthening the state’s cultural identity, artisanal heritage and agricultural prominence.
India Advances Towards Self-Sustenance in the Rare Earth Ecosystem
India is intensifying efforts to build a strong and resilient rare earth value chain after China’s recent export restrictions highlighted vulnerabilities in domestic supply lines.
Army Conducts Successful Combat Launch of BrahMos Missile
The Indian Army has successfully conducted a combat launch of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a test range in the Bay of Bengal