India has formally joined as the 12th member of the Pax Silica coalition, a strategic alliance focused on building resilient supply chains for critical minerals and semiconductors. This move aims to reduce global dependence on China and leverage India's engineering talent and rare earth reserves.
Source ↗Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched seven new interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to empower MSMEs in global markets. These interventions include support for e-commerce exporters, trade regulations, and logistics facilitation under Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha pillars.
Source ↗The state of Bihar has been officially declared free of Naxal presence following the surrender of the last remaining armed Maoist. This is a major milestone for India's internal security and counter-insurgency efforts.
Source ↗The Union Health Minister launched the Td vaccine, developed by the Central Research Institute in Kasauli, to protect adolescents and adults from tetanus and diphtheria. The vaccine combines purified toxoids to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with these vaccine-preventable diseases.
Source ↗India and the United Kingdom have established a dedicated taskforce to focus on offshore wind energy. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties in the renewable energy sector and promote sustainable energy development.
Source ↗India has signed an agreement with Kenya to launch a pilot project for the DigiLocker system. This marks the expansion of India's Digital Public Infrastructure to international partners, showcasing India's digital governance capabilities.
Source ↗ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Company launched India's first 'Swasthya' scheme under the National Pension System. The scheme allows subscribers to make multiple withdrawals of up to 25 percent of their contributions for medical expenses.
Source ↗The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Krishna, the first of three indigenously built cadet training ships designed to serve as floating classrooms for officer cadets. The vessel is also equipped to handle non-combatant evacuations, search-and-rescue operations, and humanitarian aid missions.
Source ↗The 16th edition of the joint Special Forces exercise between the Indian and US armies will be held at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational readiness through the exchange of advanced special operations tactics and counter-terror techniques.
Source ↗The Bihar government approved the construction of a new Greenfield International Airport in the Saran district, estimated to cost Rs 1,302 crore for land acquisition. Once completed by 2030, it is expected to be India's 5th largest airport and the 24th greenfield airport in the country.
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