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Indian Army’s Negev Machine Guns Get MEPRO X6 Sights: A Major Upgrade in Infantry Firepower

The NEGEV 7.62mm light machine gun is already a major upgrade over legacy infantry automatic weapons. Chambered for 7.62x51mm ammunition, it gives troops stronger range, better penetration and heavier suppressive fire than older 5.56mm light machine guns. Adding a dedicated 6x sight makes the system more effective by helping the gunner locate and engage targets with greater confidence.

RBI Opens Repatriable Rupee Accounts for Overseas Individuals: A New Route Into India’s Listed Equity Market

The biggest change is the inclusion of all individuals resident outside India for investment in equity instruments of listed Indian companies under the relevant framework. Earlier, direct individual access to such routes was largely associated with NRIs and OCIs. The new framework expands the investor base by creating a path for overseas individuals who want regulated exposure to Indian listed companies.

India’s Science Story Enters a New Phase: Bioeconomy, Space Startups, Weather Radars and Deep-Tech Growth

The most striking figure in the presentation was the rise of India’s bioeconomy. Dr Jitendra Singh said India’s bioeconomy has grown from nearly US$10 billion in 2014 to over US$190 billion today, with a target of US$300 billion by 2030. This expansion shows the growing role of biotechnology in healthcare, diagnostics, genomics, biopharmaceuticals, agriculture, industrial biotechnology and sustainable manufacturing.

India Tightens Cough Syrup Sales in Small Villages to Strengthen Drug Safety

With the change now in force, cough syrups in these smaller villages will have to be sold and dispensed only through duly licensed pharmacies. This brings rural sale practices closer to the regulated pharmacy system that applies in larger towns and cities. The move is aimed at improving oversight, ensuring safer distribution, and making sellers more accountable under the country’s drug laws.

PM Modi at G7 Evian: India Places Global South, Sustainability and Shared Prosperity at the Centre of World Diplomacy

India’s presence at the G7 outreach platform carries growing diplomatic weight. The G7 brings together some of the world’s most advanced economies, while India enters the conversation as a major developing economy, a voice of the Global South, a fast-growing technology power, and a strategic partner across multiple regions. This gives India a unique position in global discussions where development, security, climate action, technology and economic stability now move together.

India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High: A Strong Signal for Economic Stability

Gold reserves were the strongest contributor to the latest rise. The value of India’s gold reserves increased by more than 4.14 billion dollars to reach 131.63 billion dollars. This is significant because gold has become an important part of reserve management for many central banks. In times of geopolitical tension, currency volatility and inflationary uncertainty, gold acts as a trusted reserve asset. India’s rising gold reserves strengthen the quality and diversity of the forex basket.

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