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Vizhinjam Port to Begin Gateway Cargo Operations by January 2026

Vizhinjam Port Set to Begin Gateway Cargo Operations by January 2026

Gateway cargo operations at the Vizhinjam International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) are now expected to commence in January 2026, following a short delay from the earlier November 2025 target. The updated schedule was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Customs, marking an important step in enhancing India’s maritime capacity and improving direct global shipping access from the southern coast.

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Saudi Arabia, Russia Sign Landmark 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Russia Sign Landmark 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Pact

Saudi Arabia and Russia have elevated their strategic partnership by signing a historic mutual visa exemption agreement, permitting citizens of both nations to travel visa free for up to 90 days. The accord represents Riyadh’s broadest travel facilitation arrangement to date for holders of ordinary passports, signalling expanding diplomatic, economic and cultural alignment between the two countries.

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WHO Issues First Guideline on GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Treatment

WHO Endorses GLP-1 Therapies for Obesity but Flags Access Barriers

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever guideline recommending GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of long-term obesity treatment, reflecting a major shift in the global approach to managing one of the world’s fastest-growing health challenges. With more than one billion people now living with obesity, WHO’s guidance aims to expand scientifically validated treatment options while cautioning that access remains a critical obstacle.

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IGI Airport Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Mega Airport

IGI Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Airport

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has become the first water-positive airport in India among facilities handling over 40 million passengers annually, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation infrastructure. The certification, awarded during the Water Innovation Summit 2025, underscores IGI’s commitment to responsible resource management and climate-resilient operations.

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RBI Releases National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025–30

RBI Unveils Five-Year National Financial Inclusion Strategy

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30, a five-year roadmap aimed at deepening and strengthening India’s financial inclusion architecture. The strategy focuses on ensuring that individuals, households and micro enterprises not only gain access to financial services but also actively use them to improve economic resilience.

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