For the Indian Army, the approvals include the Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System AKASH TARANG, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile weapon systems, Very Short Range Air Defence Systems, Active Protection Systems for tanks and jet-based kamikaze drone systems.
India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference Scheme has played an important role in strengthening this trade relationship. With Mali’s global exports valued at nearly US$4 billion, the untapped export potential in the Indian market is estimated at around US$3.96 billion, highlighting the large scope for future growth.
Vande Bharatam has been designed as a national platform for Indians with ideas, innovations, prototypes, early-stage ventures or established enterprises. The programme will reach all 36 States and Union Territories, more than 800 districts, and multiple Indian languages, making it one of the broadest entrepreneurial discovery initiatives in the country.
Amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 expands Central licensing oversight to stem cell therapies, gene therapeutics and xenografts
New quality standards to benefit over 80 crore people; phased implementation to begin from Kharif Marketing Season 2027–28
Ragi is a millet that represents the old Indian idea of “anna as medicine”. It is simple, affordable, local, climate-resilient and deeply supportive when prepared properly.
The research was led by Dibya Kirti Mishra from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology. The work was carried out with collaborators from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, USA, and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru.
The market is expected to grow sharply from just under 2 lakh units sold in 2025. During the first half of 2026, electric passenger vehicle registrations have already approached 1.5 lakh units, while average monthly registrations have risen to approximately 27,000 vehicles over the past four months.
International Resources Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform and part of the IHC Group through 2PointZero, will partner with Adani Enterprises Limited, the flagship company of the Adani Group, for the project. The initiative is expected to create a full aluminium value chain in Odisha, covering key stages from raw material processing to value-added aluminium production.
The Panchatantra is one of India’s most celebrated ancient collections of animal fables and moral stories. Traditionally composed to teach young princes the principles of wise conduct, leadership, diplomacy and practical decision-making, its stories continue to remain relevant for children and adults across cultures.
