Tamil Nadu Distributes 6.52 Lakh Free Pattas to the Poor

National Maritime Seminar Concludes in New Delhi

The two-day National Seminar on ‘India’s Maritime Vision’, jointly organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), concluded in New Delhi on 25 July 2025.The seminar brought together senior officers from the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, as well as scholars, policymakers, and maritime experts. Discussions centred on India’s maritime heritage, evolving geopolitical imperatives in the Indo-Pacific, and opportunities in the blue economy.Participants called for stronger inter-agency collaboration and synergy among..

India and New Zealand Conclude Second Round of FTA Talks

 India and New Zealand have successfully concluded the second round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi. The discussions focused on trade in goods and services, investment, rules of origin, customs procedures, technical barriers to trade, and economic cooperation.The FTA was launched in March 2025 during the meeting between Union Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay. The talks follow the first round held in May 2025 in New Delhi.Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to concluding a comprehensive and balanced FTA at the earliest. The..

Government Expands GeM Access for MSMEs and Start-ups

The Government has introduced new initiatives to expand the reach of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), start-ups, and women entrepreneurs. Key changes include marketplace filters and product catalogue icons that highlight products from these groups, reduced vendor assessment fees for OEMs, and exemptions from caution money payments.MoUs have been signed with organisations such as Laghu Udyog Bharati, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), and SEWA to create forward market linkages for women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, artisans, and farmers. GeM has also ..