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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Australian PM Anthony Albanese and UK PM Andy Burnham at CHOGM 2026 in St. John's, discussing CETA and bilateral cooperation.
S Jaishankar met Guyana President Irfaan Ali and announced extension of a USD 500 million Line of Credit for roads, health and defence projects, plus a UPI-like system deal.
Pralhad Joshi said India's solar module manufacturing capacity has crossed 200 GW while solar cell capacity reached about 45 GW, with rooftop solar installations rising fast.
A fresh western disturbance has become active over northern India, the IMD said, as Delhi recorded an AQI of 463, with Noida at 456 and Greater Noida at 426.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Guyanese President Irfaan Ali at CHOGM 2026, announcing a $500 million Line of Credit extension for roads, health and defence projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets NITI Aayog's new leadership on Thursday, with Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri and CEO Anurag Jain set to present policy priorities.
EAM S. Jaishankar told Commonwealth partners in St. John's that shorter, trusted supply chains and more connectivity corridors are good for business and growth.
S Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of CHOGM 2026 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, discussing the economic partnership in the context of CETA.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne hosted 'Diwali with Diplomats' in New Delhi, saying the festival is celebrated as a national holiday in Sri Lanka too.
Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA), chaired a high-level MEA meeting on extradition and mutual legal assistance, with MHA, ED, NIA and CBI officers attending.
Rear Admiral Gurinder Singh Jawanda and Major Mohammed Ali Shah welcomed the Cabinet's approval of an extra two-year engagement for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme.
Jitendra Singh said India is progressing towards its first human deep-sea mission to 6,000 metres by 2028, speaking at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi approved continuation of the fast track special court scheme for five years, expanding it to 850 courts with Rs 3,788.04 crore outlay.
The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, allowing immediate suspension of manufacturing licences for drugs flagged Not of Standard Quality on critical parameters.
Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava called the Centre's two-year extension for 75 per cent of Agniveers a very important decision, citing financial benefits and a chance at permanent enrolment.
Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of a two-year "Second Tour of Duty" for Agniveers, with 75 per cent getting the voluntary option.
Raj Mahabeer of the Indian Ocean Commission said India complements regional maritime security efforts, citing piracy suppression and the IFC-IOR at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue.
CLAWS DG Lt Gen Dushyant Singh said the Agnipath scheme is good for national security, with the remaining 75 per cent of Agniveers getting an option to extend service.
Major General Shammi Sabharwal welcomed the Centre's option of a second two-year term for Agniveers after four years, citing global conflicts and financial gains for families.
Agniveers and their families welcomed the Union Cabinet's decision to offer 75 per cent of Agniveers a second two-year engagement after their initial four-year tenure.
