India and the Netherlands on Friday agreed to deepen cooperation in emerging strategic domains such as semiconductors, digital technology and cyberspace, while also stepping up defence and security engagement, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pressed for Dutch support to conclude the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA). During talks with his Dutch counterpart David…
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its new-generation fast patrol vessel ICGS Amulya in Goa on 19 December 2025. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60 % indigenous content, Amulya will undertake surveillance, interdiction, search-and-rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution response operations — strengthening coastal security and homegrown shipbuilding capabilities. Read More…
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) announced plans to deepen academic programmes in the maritime sector (with focus on shipbuilding), bridge and tunnel engineering, and enhance applied research and training in defence logistics, transport planning and multimodal supply chains. The move aims to upskill forces and industry professionals for integrated infrastructure development. Read More…
The bilateral Harimau Shakti 2025 military exercise concluded in Rajasthan, enhancing interoperability between the Indian Army and Malaysian Armed Forces. The drills focused on counter-terrorism, tactical planning, joint manoeuvres and battlefield communication, underscoring shared commitment to regional security cooperation and expanding defence partnership between India and Malaysia. Read More…
During the Winter Session, Lok Sabha debated the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to reply. The House passed the SHANTI Bill to boost nuclear energy to 100 GW by 2047, while Rajya Sabha approved 100% FDI in insurance and repealed 71…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling Ayush Mark as a global benchmark for traditional medicine quality. He will launch the MAISP portal, release a WHO yoga training report, a commemorative Ashwagandha stamp, and honour yoga awardees (2021–2025). Read More…
At the closing of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, PM Narendra Modi will unveil Ayush Mark, a global benchmark for traditional medicine quality, and launch the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal. He will felicitate yoga awardees (2021–2025), release a WHO yoga training report, a commemorative Ashwagandha stamp, and address global delegates. …
The Indian government has announced an ambitious goal to achieve ₹3 lakh crore in annual defence production by 2029, alongside a ₹50,000 crore defence exports target, as domestic manufacturing surges — with record production of ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024-25 and MSMEs playing a major role in achieving self-reliance. Read More…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel in New Delhi, where both sides discussed deepening India–Netherlands defence cooperation — including co-development and co-production of equipment, enhanced military-to-military ties, and defence industrial linkages. A Letter of Intent on defence cooperation was exchanged to explore joint technology and strategic collaboration Read…
India and Oman have taken a significant step together by signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, alongside a Joint Vision Document dedicated to Maritime Cooperation. This alliance is designed to elevate trade and investment flows, while also fortifying their strategic connections. Important dialogues addressed themes of energy, defense, and cultural exchanges, illustrating the depth of…