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Watch: India urges global community to block LeT, JeM operations from Afghanistan

India has called on the international community to ensure UN-designated terror entities, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba.

India, Brazil launch joint agritech programme to boost farm innovation

India and Brazil seek to strengthen their partnership in the agriculture sector with the launch of a programme that aims to promote technological innovation and exchanges of best practices. According to an official statement on Monday, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched a second edition of the BrazilIndia Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) here. The event was graced by M L Jat, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), and Kenneth Nobrega, Ambassador of Brazil to India, along with senior officials and representatives from leading Brazilian research and innovation institutions. The ICAR DG noted that the programme is a two-way learning platform for co-creation between Indian and Brazilian innovators. "Bringing together innovators, startups, and institutions from both countries, the programme will help build resilient food systems and empower farmers. Maitri 2.0 aims to strengthen incubator linkages, exchange best practices, promote ...

India and Morocco sign defence pact to boost military cooperation

India and Morocco on Monday inked an agreement to boost military cooperation following talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi. Singh is currently on a visit to Morocco. "Had a very productive meeting with Morocco's Defence Minister Mr. Abdeltif Loudiyi and we signed an MoU on cooperation in field of defence," he said on 'X'. The MoU will provide for an institutional framework to expand and deepen bilateral defence engagement, including exchanges, training, and industrial linkages, officials said. "India's ties with Morocco are growing remarkably over the years. We discussed ways to deepen collaboration in key areas, including counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security, cyber defence and capacity building," Singh added. Singh's visit to Morocco is the first-ever trip to that country by an Indian defence minister. Ties between India and Morocco have gained momentum since King Mohammed VI's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Mo

India's borrowing plan for FY26 second half unchanged, says CEA Nageswaran

India plans to borrow 14.82 trillion rupees for the current financial year ending March 31, of which it is scheduled to borrow 6.8 trillion rupees in October-March

IndusInd Bank appoints Viral Damania as new chief financial officer

Damania's appointment, effective September 22, comes after the bank late last month said veteran banker Rajiv Anand had taken charge as its CEO for a three-year period

Jaishankar meets Philippine counterpart Tess Lazaro on UNGA sidelines

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with his Philippine counterpart Tess Lazaro here and discussed bilateral cooperation in the UN and the Indo-Pacific region. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York on Sunday for the high-level UN General Assembly meeting, said he was pleased to meet Lazaro on the sidelines of the UNGA. "We followed up on the recent State Visit of President @bongbongmarcos to India. Also discussed our cooperation in the UN and the Indo-Pacific region," Jaishankar said on social media. Lazaro said her discussion with Jaishankar "reaffirms our 2 countries' commitment as Strategic Partners to actively develop cooperation in political, defence and security, the maritime domain, etc." Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos last month visited India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top officials to boost cooperation in defence, trade and investment, agriculture, tourism, and the pharmaceutical industry.

India has not significantly advanced its CBAM preparedness, says GTRI

With just 100 days left for the European Union to impose a carbon tax on several products, including metals, the government and the Indian exporters both have not yet taken significant steps to address this barrier, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. Indian exporters of steel and aluminum are staring at a fresh cost shock as the European Union (EU) begins collecting its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) levy from January 1, 2026. The CBAM Regulation notified in May 2023, will initially cover iron and steel, aluminum, cement, electricity, hydrogen, and fertilisers. Over the next few years, the EU plans to extend CBAM to cover all major industrial products. It is designed to equalise carbon costs between EU-made and imported goods. From January 2026, the EU will charge a carbon tariff on selected imports, using the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) price and adjusting for any carbon price already paid in the exporting country. "Despite having a two-year transition period since

India must chart own path to shield itself from problems in future: Bhagwat

India must do whatever is necessary to get out of the situation that has emerged but it should start charting its own path following the 'sanatan' view of development and progress to shield itself from such problems in the future, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday in the backdrop of US decisions on tariffs and immigration. Addressing a book launch event here, Bhagwat said the problem that India and other countries are facing today is the outcome of the system that the world has been following for the last 2000 years based on a fragmented vision of development and happiness. "We can't turn our backs on the situation. We must do whatever is necessary to get out of it well. But we can't proceed blindly," he said. "So we need to chart our own path. We will find a way out... But inevitably, we will have to face all these things at some or other point in future again. Because in this fragmented vision, there is an 'I' and the rest of the world, or 'we' and 'them'," he added. He said

Adopt indigenous products in daily use: Amit Shah's appeal to citizens

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asked people to adopt indigenous products in daily use as appealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation. Shah also said that for the fulfilment of the resolve for a self-reliant India, the NEXT Gen GST reforms will have a major role. The home minister said that in his address to the nation, PM Modi called for adopting 'swadeshi' and explained how NEXT Gen GST will strengthen self-reliance. Shah said initiatives have been taken to reduce GST in sectors like agriculture, health, textiles, and man-made fiber to boost manufacturing. "You too can adopt indigenous products in your daily use, make every home a symbol of swadeshi, and contribute to building a self-reliant nation," Shah said in a post on 'X' in Hindi with hashtag 'GSTBachatUtsav'. In his address, Prime Minister Modi asserted that the GST reforms kicking in from Monday will accelerate India's growth story, emphasising that it is a big and important step for ...

India backs UNGA move allowing Abbas to address session via video

India on Friday voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that allows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address its upcoming high-level session through video after the US denied visas to Palestinian officials, preventing their participation in person. The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution titled Participation by the State of Palestine' during its 80th session, with 145 nations voting in favour, five against and six abstentions. The US and Israel opposed the measure, while India was among those supporting it. The resolution expressed regret over the US' decision to deny visas to and revoke visas of Palestinian representatives, which effectively barred them from participating in the UN meetings. It decided that President Abbas can address the General Debate of the 80th UNGA session on September 25 via a pre-recorded statement, which will be played in the General Assembly Hall after introduction by its representative physically present in the venue. The

NSAs of India, Canada hold talks; discuss shared concerns, security issues

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has held talks with his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie Drouin, signalling another initiative to repair ties that came under severe strain following the killing of a Sikh separatist in 2023. In the talks held in New Delhi on Thursday, Doval is learnt to have flagged India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani groups operating from Canada. "The NSA of Canada held talks with our NSA. I think it happened yesterday. This is part of the regular bilateral security consultations that happen between the two countries," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. It was also an opportunity and occasion for the NSAs to follow up on the discussions that took place between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, in Kananaskis, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Alberta in June, Jaiswal said. People familiar with the talks between the two NSAs said issues relating to shared ...

World should learn from India on swift conflict resolution: IAF Chief

The world has to learn a lesson from India on how to start and terminate a conflict at the earliest possible opportunity, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Friday, highlighting the clear goals set by India while carrying out Operation Sindoor. In an address at an event, the Air Chief Marshal said full freedom was given to the military for the operation and that no restrictions were imposed on it by the political leadership. Asserting that the primacy of the air power was on display during the May7-10 conflict with Pakistan, he said the S-400 missile system has turned out to be a game-changer as the enemy was in disarray in view of the range and power of the weapon. Air Chief Marshal Singh said many of Pakistan's military bases were damaged. "A lot of their infrastructure, radars, control and coordination centres, their hangars, aircraft, suffered a lot of damages," he said. The Indian Air Force Chief also took a pot-shot at those who sought proof of the effica

EU needs deals with India, others to reduce US dependency: Leyen

'We are in talks with South Africa, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and others, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said

US revokes Chabahar sanctions waiver, India faces impact on port deal

The decision of the US government to revoke the 2018 sanctions waiver with regard to strategic Iranian port of Chabahar will have implications for India, which is engaged in the development of a terminal at the port. The US Department of State in a statement said that in consistent with President Trump's maximum pressure policy to isolate the Iranian regime, it has revoked the sanctions exception issued in 2018 under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) for Afghanistan reconstruction assistance and economic development, effective September 29, 2025. "Once the revocation is effective, persons who operate the Chabahar Port or engage in other activities described in IFCA may expose themselves to sanctions under IFCA," the statement said. India will be impacted by this decision, as it is involved in development of a terminal at the Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman. On May 13, 2024, India signed a 10-year contract to operate the port that will help it expand trade with

India, UAE target to double non-oil trade to $100 bn in 3-4 years

India and the UAE have set a target to double bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metal to USD 100 billion over the next 3-4 years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Currently, the bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metals stands at about USD 50-55 billion. The minister also said both sides have decided to work on modalities to invest in regions, such as Africa and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), in various sectors like infrastructure, by leveraging the UAE's investment strength and India's talent pool. These issues were discussed during the 13th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments here. It was co-chaired by visiting Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MD of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. "We have set a new target to double bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metals to USD 100 billion in the next 3-4 years," Goyal told reporters here. He said both sides also explored new frontiers fo

iPhone maker Foxconn among over 100 companies to participate in Taiwan Expo

A total of 107 Taiwanese companies, including iPhone maker Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), will participate in the Taiwan Expo 2025 to be held from September 25-27. Taiwan's External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Deputy Director Keven Cheng stated that amid tariff challenges and global supply chain realignments, India's vast domestic market, abundant talent pool, and strategic location have made it an indispensable new manufacturing hub for Taiwanese enterprises. Since its launch in 2018, Taiwan Expo has been held for eight consecutive years, underscoring the foresight of government efforts to help enterprises diversify their markets. It has become a vital platform for Taiwanese companies to expand in India, with both sides already achieving results in areas such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, ICT, and smart machinery. Yu-Chi Chen, Executive Director of the Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, noted that Taiwan-India bilateral tra

India among top global contributors in reporting drug adverse events: DGCI

India ranks among the top contributors globally in reporting adverse events, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Raghuvanshi said on Wednesday. He made the remarks at an event as he highlighted the growing role of pharmacovigilance in safeguarding patient health. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), functioning as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), inaugurated the 5th National Pharmacovigilance Week (NPW) at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre. The National Pharmacovigilance Week is being observed from September 17 to September 23 under the theme 'Your Safety, Just a Click Away: Report to PvPI'. The week-long campaign aims to sensitise healthcare professionals, regulators, researchers and the public to actively report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) through simplified digital platforms. "Initiation of National Pharmacovigilance Week in the journey of pharmacovigilance in the country has changed the course

Explained | SC's interim order on Waqf Act: What’s stayed & what’s not

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim order on the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. While it refused to put the entire Act on hold, the court stayed some provisions that sparked

SC on Waqf Act, China’s economic slowdown, India’s trade deficit narrows & more top #newsinamin

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed two contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Unemployment rate dips for second month to 5.1% in August: Govt survey

The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above declined for the second month in a row in August, to 5.1 per cent, according to an a government survey released on Monday. The unemployment rate (UR) was 5.2 per cent in July and 5.6 per cent in both May and June, showed the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The UR was 5.1 per cent in April as per the first PLFS bulletin released in May 2025 "Overall unemployment rate (persons of 15 years and above) declined for the second consecutive month from 5.6 per cent in June 2025 to 5.2 per cent in July 2025 and 5.1 per cent in August 2025," an official statement said. The latest data collected in current weekly status (CWS) showed that the unemployment rate for persons of age of 15 years and above during worked out at 5.1 per cent in August. Male unemployment rate in August 2025 was at its lowest of 5 per cent in five months in August 2025. It was 5.2 pe