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India unlocks nuclear sector: Parliament passes landmark SHANTI Bill
Defending the Bill, govt said nuclear reforms prioritize safety, sovereignty and public interest, while expanding nuclear science’s role in energy, healthcare and agriculture
India-Oman FTA seen as catalyst for trade, investment
FTA could expand bilateral trade and investment, with both sides highlighting growing business ties, rising Indian investments in Oman and fresh opportunities across manufacturing, services
Global coal demand may 'edge down' by 2030: IEA
India set to drive largest increase in demand to 2030 despite a weather-driven dip in 2025, while China’s consumption is expected to plateau and then edge down, shaping global outlook: IEA report
MEA summons Bangladesh High Commissioner after anti-India threat
New Delhi conveys serious concerns over the worsening security situation in Bangladesh, including threats to the Indian Mission in Dhaka and remarks by a Bangladeshi political leader
Labour market shows stability amid structural shifts
October bulletin of Periodic Labour Force Survey highlights steady labour force participation and employment at all-India level, with rural areas continuing to outperform urban regions
India, ADB sign $2.2bn deal to boost skills, solar power, healthcare
Package underscores India’s continued partnership with ADB in supporting inclusive, sustainable and climate-resilient development across sectors
New Bill to reset nuclear sector, opens doors to private & foreign players
Tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday, the Bill proposes sweeping legal and policy changes to ease liability norms, attract investment and accelerate nuclear power capacity addition
Education loan NPAs in public sectors banks drop to 2%
Drop from 7% in FY21 reflects improved recovery and regulatory measures, with RBI highlighting policy support, collateral-free lending norms and the launch of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme
Modi, Jordan King Abdullah II hold talks in Amman, finalize multiple MoUs
The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties, discussed regional and global issues, and agreed to strengthen cooperation across sectors including trade, security, digital infrastructure & renewable energy
Raj Kumar Goyal takes charge as Chief Information Commissioner; eight new ICs sworn in
New team drawn from administration, journalism, policing, law, forestry, railways and public policy
Heart disease, not Covid link, leading cause of sudden death in young adults: AIIMS study
Over 40% of sudden deaths in adults aged 18-45 years were due to heart disease, while no significant link was found with Covid-19 infection or vaccination, the study found
India dismisses Dhaka’s allegations, says 'never allowed anti-Bangladesh activities'
MEA reiterates New Delhi's support for ‘free, fair and peaceful’ elections in the neighbouring country