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India Upgrades Grain Storage Policy Under PACS-Based Pilot Project

December 12, 2025

India Strengthens Grain Storage Policy After Pilot Phase of Cooperative Sector Mega Plan

India’s pilot project under the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector” has led to major policy enhancements designed to modernise food-grain storage at the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) level. The initiative aims to bridge national storage gaps by integrating multiple central schemes to create a unified, efficient and scalable agri-infrastructure ecosystem.

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Andrej Babis Returns as Czech Prime Minister with New Populist Coalition

December 12, 2025

Andrej Babis Sworn In as Czech Prime Minister, Signals Major Political Shift

Andrej Babis, the billionaire leader of the ANO movement, has returned to power as the Czech Republic’s new Prime Minister after his party’s strong performance in the October parliamentary elections. His comeback marks a significant turning point in Czech politics, with a newly formed coalition prepared to reshape the country’s domestic agenda and foreign policy alignment.

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India Hosts 3rd IALA Council Session in Mumbai, Showcases Maritime Innovations

December 12, 2025

India Hosts 3rd IALA Council Session, Showcasing Leadership in Global Maritime Navigation

India inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai, marking a major step in the country’s expanding footprint in international maritime governance. The virtual opening ceremony, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, underscored India’s commitment to shaping global navigation standards and advancing safety across international waters.

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India and Brunei Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation

December 12, 2025

India and Brunei Hold First JWG Meeting, Setting Roadmap for Enhanced Defence Cooperation

India and Brunei convened the first meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi, signalling a structured upgrade in their bilateral defence partnership. The newly formed platform aims to deepen military collaboration, strengthen maritime security and open avenues for technology-driven cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Meghalaya Adds Two New Jumping Spider Species to India’s Biodiversity Records

December 12, 2025

New Spider Discoveries in Meghalaya Strengthen India’s Biodiversity Profile

Meghalaya has added two newly identified jumping spider species to India’s growing biodiversity list, reaffirming the region’s ecological significance within the Indo-Burma mega biodiversity hotspot. Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have formally described Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, both discovered in forested habitats known for their rich yet underexplored fauna.

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