Navi Mumbai International Airport and Metro Line-3 inaugurated by PM Modi mark a new era in Mumbai’s urban mobility and global connectivity. Mumbai One app and skill programs empower citizens and youth.
India recorded 145.91 billion units (BUs) in power consumption in September, marking a 3.21 per cent increase over last year. Lower temperatures due to rain moderated demand, pushing the peak supply met below expectations.
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) starts October 1, 2025. It secures a binding commitment of $100 billion in FDI and one million direct jobs in India over the next 15 years, opening massive market access for goods and services.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech, called Maitri 2.0. The launch took place in New Delhi in the presence of Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), and H.E. Mr. Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, along with senior…
The highly anticipated Noida International Airport is nearing its grand opening. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu announced the official inauguration date as October 30, with flight operations expected to begin within 45 days. This greenfield airport is set to be a game-changer for the National Capital Region (NCR), with a strategic focus on cargo operations and initial connectivity to at least 10 major Indian cities.
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has inaugurated the 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week, a campaign to improve drug safety and encourage public participation. The week-long event emphasises a new, user-friendly digital platform for reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs). India already ranks among the top global contributors in this field, but the new focus is on direct patient involvement.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Purnea, Bihar, to launch significant development projects. These initiatives, valued at approximately ₹40,000 crore, aim to transform the region’s infrastructure, connect it to major cities, and empower its citizens. Key announcements included a new airport terminal, multiple rail lines, a major power project, the establishment of the National Makhana Board, and a firm commitment to address illegal infiltration.
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India and Iceland agreed to expand cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi’s delegation explored zero-waste models, deep-sea fishing, and technology transfer to strengthen India’s Blue Economy.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the new GST reforms as a “boon for farmers,” citing reduced taxes on tractors, dairy products, fertilisers, and farm equipment. The changes are expected to lower costs, raise profits, and strengthen the rural economy.
