India–New Zealand FTA comes into force on October 20 with duty-free access for all Indian goods
The India–New Zealand FTA takes effect on October 20, 2026, with duty-free entry for all Indian goods, AYUSH services access, new visa quotas and a USD 20 billion investment pledge.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches upgraded Agri Welfare Portal for farmers
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an upgraded Agri Welfare Portal that brings farm schemes, applications and information into one place.
DRI seizes 137 kg of crystal meth bound for Sri Lanka in Nagapattinam; four arrested
The DRI has seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine from a coastal village in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, that was to be smuggled to Sri Lanka.
Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO heads of government meeting in Dushanbe
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead India at the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe on October 19-20.
Price of 137 anti-cancer drugs to fall by up to 70% as NPPA caps trade margins
The NPPA has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% of MRP, which could cut prices by up to 70% from November 9, 2026.
FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose and fructose in foods for infants up to six months
FSSAI has published a draft amendment to stop the addition of sucrose and fructose to food products meant for infants up to six months of age.
PM-SETU panel approves ₹1,194.92 crore to upgrade ITI clusters in Maharashtra, Odisha and J&K
The PM-SETU National Steering Committee approved ₹1,194.92 crore for five ITI clusters, taking total approvals under the scheme to ₹3,687 crore.
Ayush patent filings rise from 63 to 590 a year; 711 patents granted since 2014-15
A government report shows 4,077 Ayush-related patent applications and 711 grants between 2014-15 and 2025-26, with annual filings up from 63 to 590.
Defence Ministry signs ₹4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C satellite and Varunastra torpedoes
The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth about ₹4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C satellite for the IAF and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy.
PM Modi opens new Leh airport terminal, dedicates Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road in Ladakh
PM Modi inaugurated five Ladakh projects worth about ₹3,350 crore, including a new Leh airport terminal and the Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road.