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India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Explained

December 20, 2025

India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Explained

India and Oman have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), significantly deepening bilateral trade, investment and services cooperation. The agreement was signed in Muscat in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks a major step in India’s economic engagement with the Gulf region. CEPA positions Oman as a strategic trade partner while supporting India’s broader diversification strategy amid global trade uncertainties.

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Oman Confers Highest Civilian Honour on PM Narendra Modi

December 20, 2025

Order of Oman Awarded to PM Modi, Strengthening India–Gulf Ties

Oman has conferred its highest civilian decoration, the Order of Oman (First Class), on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a landmark moment in India–Gulf diplomatic relations. The honour was bestowed during PM Modi’s official visit to the Sultanate, reflecting the growing strategic, economic and cultural partnership between the two countries. With this, PM Modi has now received 29 international honours, placing him among the most internationally recognised global leaders.

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Uttar Pradesh to Establish India’s First Dedicated Forest University in Gorakhpur

December 20, 2025

India’s First Forest University: Gorakhpur Emerges as National Hub for Environmental Education

Uttar Pradesh is poised to make history with the establishment of India’s first dedicated forest university, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening higher education, research and capacity building in forestry and environmental sciences. In a notable departure from expectations of a metro-based institution, the university will be set up in Gorakhpur, in eastern Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state’s focus on regional and ecological relevance.

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Ram Sutar Passes Away at 100: Architect of India’s Monumental Sculptures

December 20, 2025

Ram Sutar, Creator of the Statue of Unity, Leaves Behind a Lasting Artistic Legacy

Renowned Indian sculptor Ram Sutar, the creative force behind the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, passed away at his residence in Noida at the age of 100 due to age-related ailments. His death marks the conclusion of an extraordinary artistic journey that redefined the scale, symbolism and ambition of public sculpture in independent India.

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SabhaSaar: AI Tool Transforming Gram Sabha Governance in India

December 20, 2025

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches SabhaSaar for Transparent Local Governance

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched SabhaSaar, an Artificial Intelligence–enabled voice-to-text meeting summarisation platform, to enhance transparency, efficiency and record-keeping in grassroots governance. Introduced on August 14, 2025, the digital tool is designed to automatically capture, transcribe and summarise proceedings of Gram Sabha and Panchayat meetings, supporting evidence-based local administration.

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