Khadi and Village Industries Sales Cross ₹1.87 Lakh Crore in FY26, Marking a Major Rural Economy Milestone
India’s Khadi and Village Industries sector has reached a new landmark, with total product sales
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Piyush Goyal’s Canada Visit Pushes India-Canada Economic Ties Toward a New Reset
The visit carried strong business weight. Goyal led the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Canada, comprising industry leaders from more than 100 Indian companies. The delegation represented sectors such as metals and mining, energy, automotive and capital goods, aerospace, tourism, leather, textiles, agriculture, telecom and pharmaceuticals. This broad sectoral mix showed that India’s engagement with Canada is moving beyond narrow trade discussions and entering a larger industrial, investment and technology framework.
India-South Korea CEPA Upgrade Talks Signal a New Phase in Economic Diplomacy
The negotiations were held after the Joint Declaration signed on 20 April 2026 by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to India. That declaration had committed both sides to accelerating the upgrade of the India-Korea CEPA, which has been in force since 2010.
Hampi Unearths Vyala Sculpture and Stone Canal, Revealing New Layers of Vijayanagara Art and Engineering
The Vyala is one of the most powerful figures in South Indian temple architecture. Usually imagined as a composite mythical creature with leonine strength and other animal features, it appears across temple pillars, gateways and sculptural panels as a symbol of protection, royal authority and sacred energy. At Hazara Rama Temple, the new discovery is important because it suggests that such figures were not merely part of wall reliefs or mural-like sculptural programmes, but may also have been carved and installed near major architectural points such as the temple entrance.
India’s Pharmaceutical Aid to Africa CDC Strengthens Ebola Response in DR Congo
The Indian assistance includes essential diagnostics, therapeutics, infection-prevention and control materials, and case-management support. These supplies are intended for deployment in affected communities in eastern DR Congo, where health workers are dealing with a difficult mix of disease transmission, movement challenges, local insecurity and the urgent need for protective equipment.
India and Australia Build a Stronger Defence Partnership for a Stable Indo-Pacific
A major pillar of the partnership is interoperability. Modern defence cooperation depends on the ability of two armed forces to communicate, coordinate, deploy and operate together. India and Australia are now working to deepen this across all domains — sea, land, air, cyber and emerging technology. This matters because future crises in the Indo-Pacific may demand quick coordination between navies, air forces, surveillance networks, logistics chains and command structures.
Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit Set to Produce 200 Intercity Trains in Five Years
The Kazipet unit is being developed as a versatile rolling stock manufacturing facility for Indian Railways. Its first major production responsibility will be a new generation of intercity trains designed for short-distance regional movement. These trains are expected to serve routes of around 300 kilometres, with frequent stops between towns and cities.
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Marks 30 Years of Precision, Passion and IAF Excellence
The highlight of the display was the “Hollow Diamond” formation, flown in remembrance of team members who lost their lives during Suryakiran’s journey. The formation carried deep symbolic value, reflecting courage, sacrifice, brotherhood and the demanding nature of military aerobatics. In such teams, every manoeuvre depends on trust, timing and absolute control, and the tribute honoured the air warriors who helped shape the team’s proud history.
India to Install Anti-Drone Systems Within Six Months to Counter Narcotics and Weapons Smuggling
The decision reflects a major shift in how India is approaching border management. Smuggling across sensitive frontiers is increasingly moving from traditional ground routes to low-flying drones that can carry small but dangerous payloads, including narcotics, weapons and other materials. By placing anti-drone systems along the border, India is aiming to build a sharper technological shield that can detect, track and neutralise hostile aerial intrusions before they disappear into civilian areas.
India and Singapore Push Defence Partnership into Cyber, AI and Maritime Security Domains
A major focus of the talks was cooperation in emerging and niche domains. Both sides discussed cyber security, artificial intelligence, maritime security, unmanned systems and advanced defence technologies. These areas are becoming central to modern warfare, where digital networks, autonomous platforms, surveillance systems and real-time intelligence increasingly shape operational advantage.