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29th CII Partnership Summit

December 5, 2024

The 29th CII Partnership Summit took place in New Delhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at this event. He engaged with various international ministers and leaders. The summit focused on India’s growth and potential global collaborations. Event ..

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024

December 5, 2024

A new bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. This bill replaces the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, which was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2024. The bill responds to ..

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India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue

December 5, 2024

India and the UK recently convened the second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, aimed to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. High-level officials from both nations participated in the discussions. Key Participants India was represented by Piyush Srivastava ..

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Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 Scheme

December 4, 2024

The Government of India is planning to introduce a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme, which aims to encourage a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. It focuses on local production of drones and their components and also promotes services related to drones, ..

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Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

December 4, 2024

The Lok Sabha recently witnessed the introduction of a new Bill aimed at enhancing coastal trade, presented by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. These protests were related to violence in Uttar Pradesh and the Adani controversy, which focuses on promoting Indian-flagged ..

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India’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions and Challenges

December 3, 2024

India has a long history with nuclear energy, with the Atomic Energy Commission established shortly after independence. Over 75 years, the country has developed a nuclear power capacity of 8,180 MW, which includes 2,000 MW from Russia. While this capacity ..

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4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise: HARIMAU SHAKTI-2024

December 3, 2024

The 4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, HARIMAU SHAKTI, has begun at Bentong Camp in Malaysia’s Pahang district and will continue until December 15, 2024. Participants India is represented by 78 personnel from the MAHAR Regiment. Malaysia has 123 personnel from ..

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India Launches Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)

December 3, 2024

India introduced its Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) in June 2024, which has quickly gained popularity, enrolling over 19,000 individuals, including foreign nationals with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The program began at Delhi Airport and has now ..

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Italy Targets Becoming India’s Third-Largest EU Trade Partner

December 3, 2024

India and Italy have initiated a new “Cotton Route” initiative, which aims to enhance trade relations alongside the historic Silk Route. The initiative was announced by Italy’s Business Minister, Adolfo Urso, in Mumbai. Urso expressed aspirations for Italy to become ..

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ISRO’s PSLV Launches Proba-3 Mission

December 2, 2024

ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will take off from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 pm. The launch involves collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and New Space India Limited (NSIL). About the PSLV The PSLV is ..

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