India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 26, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Nations: Country heat policy review: India
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction India has implemented significant governance structures to address extreme heat, with a focus on early warning systems, public health management, and adaptation strategies. India’s efforts have resulted in a reduction of heat-related illnesses and mortality, particularly in urban areas, where lower- income populations are especially vulnerable. Governance is coordinated at […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Calls on Bureau of Indian Affairs to Reconsider Recognition for Georgia’s Native American Tribes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) Read Letter PDF WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), wrote a letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Assistant Secretary, Scott Davis, and Department of the Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, urging the department reconsider a decision to deny federal recognition for Georgia’s […]
PM Modi honoured in Maldives as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a ceremony marked by warmth and diplomatic goodwill, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his achievement as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms. Addressing a formal banquet held in Male in honour of the visiting […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-India Trade Deal: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Trade and Agriculture Commission advice
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Correspondence UK-India Trade Deal: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Trade and Agriculture Commission advice Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Trade and Agriculture Commission advice on the UK-India CETA. Get emails about this page Documents Minister […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-India FTA: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advice
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Correspondence UK-India FTA: Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advice Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security’s request for Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland advice on the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and […]
India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: PM Modi
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India takes great pride in being the Maldives’ “most trusted friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, reaffirming New Delhi’s deep-rooted partnership with the Indian Ocean nation. Speaking alongside Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu during a joint press statement in Male, PM Modi emphasised the Maldives’ […]
MoD signs Rs 2,000 crore deal with BEL for advanced air defence radars for Indian Army
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of air defence fire control radars for the Indian Army, worth around Rs 2,000 crore, under the Buy (Indian-indigenously designed developed and manufactured) category. The contract was inked and […]
Tracing India’s Linguistic Legacy in the Maldives
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to the Maldives on July 25, 2025, to participate in the nation’s Independence Day celebrations marks a historic milestone in diplomatic engagement. He holds the distinction of being the first head of government to visit the Indian Ocean archipelago under […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung India Reveals the First Shortlist of 100 Teams of ‘Solve For Tomorrow Season 4’
Source: Samsung Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative – ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, designed to foster an innovation ecosystem in the country. This shortlist includes 25 teams each from the four themes, who will now compete further in the national education and innovation […]
Comprehensive report on state-wise economic impact of the India–UK CETA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India–UK Free Trade Agreement, also known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marks a significant step in deepening bilateral trade and economic ties between India and the United Kingdom. By eliminating or reducing tariffs and enhancing market access, the agreement is poised to […]
India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement: A Diplomatic Win
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the United Kingdom, signing the Free Trade Agreement with the island nation. The FTA was being negotiated for a few years now, and the signing marks an important diplomatic win for the Modi Government. As the world finds […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Inclusion of “Ahmednagar Merchant’s Co-op. Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Source: Reserve Bank of India RBI/2025-26/69DoR.RET.REC.41/12.07.160/2025-26 July 25, 2025 All Banks, Madam / Sir, Inclusion of “Ahmednagar Merchant’s Co-op. Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that “Ahmednagar Merchant’s Co-op. Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar” has been included in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Inclusion of “Deogiri Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Source: Reserve Bank of India RBI/2025-26/70DoR.RET.REC.42/12.07.160/2025-26 July 25, 2025 All Banks, Madam / Sir, Inclusion of “Deogiri Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar” in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that “Deogiri Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar” has been included in the Second Schedule of the […]
India tests first hydrogen train coach, boosts green rail push
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing the nation’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday. “First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing a […]
India showcases global leadership in wetlands conservation at Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav on Thursday reaffirmed India’s global leadership in wetlands conservation at the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Addressing the High-Level Ministerial Segment in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the […]
India–UK FTA will boost Indian manufacturing, services: RBI Governor
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to provide a boost to multiple sectors of the Indian economy, including manufacturing and services. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Malhotra said that with multilateralism losing […]
Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra to be held in Drass on July 26 to commemorate 26 years of India’s victory
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through its youth platform MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), will organise a Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra in Drass, Kargil on July 26 to mark the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The event is intended […]
Sealing the Deal: How the India–UK FTA redefines global trade dynamics
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, marks a historic milestone in bilateral relations, transforming the economic landscape between two influential democracies with shared historical ties. At its core, this agreement aims to double the volume of trade between the two nations […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Four killed when part of school building collapses in India
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, July 25 (Xinhua) — At least four children were killed and about 20 others injured […]
PM Modi shares article highlighting benefits of India-UK trade deal
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of the landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), calling it a transformative step for various sections of the Indian economy. Reiterating Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) […]