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US Approves $131mn Military Equipment Sale to India

  THE United States has approved a proposal to supply India with military equipment and logistical support assets worth $131 million, a move that underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. The clearance aligns with ongoing bilateral efforts…

India-US to Begin Bilateral Trade Talks From April 23

INDIA and the United States are poised to initiate formal negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) from April 23, with discussions spanning 19 key chapters, including goods, services, and customs facilitation, official sources confirmed on Friday. The high-level talks…

India’s Forex Market Turnover Doubled in 2024

India’s foreign exchange (forex) market has seen strong growth in recent years, with average daily turnover nearly doubling from USD 32 billion in 2020 to USD 60 billion in 2024. This significant development was highlighted by Reserve Bank of India…

India Reaffirms Strong Trade Ties With Nigeria

THE High Commission of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria. Chandramouli Kern, Consul General of India in Lagos, stated this during a media interaction following the inauguration of the India Trade Expo 2025. He highlighted…

India, Indonesia Renew MoU to Strengthen Maritime Ties

  INDIA and Indonesia have renewed their collaboration in maritime safety and security with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indonesian Coast Guard (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia, or BAKAMLA) agreeing to extend their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for…

16 Indian Nationals Reported Missing In Russia – Report

THE Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India revealed on Friday that 16 Indian nationals who had joined the Russian Army are currently classified as “missing” by Russian authorities. This update follows India’s identification of 126 Indian nationals who joined…

India To Have Startups in Every District By 2025

THE Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has unveiled its ambitious plan to establish startups in every district across the country by the end of 2025. Over the past nine years, the number of startups in India…