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India, Vietnam deepen defence ties; ink pacts on submarine rescue, industry cooperation
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress in key areas such as hydrography cooperation, UN peacekeeping operations, port calls and ship visits, and joint efforts in AI & shipyard upgradation
President Murmu addresses Angolan parliament, calls for deeper cooperation
She pointed to sustained collaboration in the energy sector and called for expanding engagement into “emerging areas such as digital technology, defence, agriculture and food processing”
India’s sugar output expected to rise 16% in 2025-26: ISMA
Outlook reflects improved cane acreage, favourable weather & higher yields across key sugar producing states. Satellite imagery & field reports indicate good to very good crop condition nationwide
President Murmu begins historic state visit to Angola, holds bilateral talks
She and her counterpart President Lourenço discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties across sectors. Two MoUs were exchanged — one on cooperation in marine resources, and another on consular matters
Sebi warns investors against unregulated ‘digital gold’ platforms
‘Digital gold’ or ‘e-gold’ do not fall under its regulatory framework and could expose investors to significant risks
India, Australia push for trade deal to deepen economic ties
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to an ‘early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial economic cooperation agreement
Auto sales hit top gear in Oct, powered by GST 2.0 & rural demand
This October will be remembered not just for record sales, but for what it represented — a month when policy reform met festive spirit, when rural India powered ahead
India reaffirms commitment to equitable climate action at UNFCCC CoP30 Summit in Brazil
India said it has cut its emission intensity by 36% between 2005 and 2020, exceeding its Paris goals ahead of time
No repoll sought in Bihar Phase-1 elections
No discrepancy or malpractice was found at any polling station, the Election Commission said
US expands health-based visa denials to include diabetes, obesity & chronic illnesses
Non-communicable illnesses — metabolic & neurological diseases, mental health conditions, cancers & respiratory disorders — may justify denial. Financial burden on US resources will be considered
India strengthens economic engagement with New Zealand amid fresh FTA push
Commerce minister Goyal’s visit underscores growing momentum in bilateral trade discussions & highlights expanding opportunities for collaboration across several sectors, including emerging ones
Stronger awareness, early detection & integrative care needed to tackle cancer: Ayush ministry
Centres of excellence and partnerships with institutions such as Tata Memorial Centre-ACTREC, Arya Vaidya Sala and AIIMS are helping generate new therapeutic insights, improve symptom management