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India Nears BrahMos Missile Export Deals with Vietnam and Indonesia

December 23, 2025

Defence Diplomacy Boost as BrahMos Heads to Southeast Asia

India is moving closer to finalising major defence export agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, signalling a significant expansion of New Delhi’s defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia. Valued at over ₹4,000 crore (about $450 million), the proposed deals reflect India’s growing credibility as a supplier of advanced, high-end weapon systems to friendly nations.

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Securities Markets Code Bill 2025: One Law, Many Questions

December 23, 2025

SEBI’s Expanding Powers and the Accountability Debate

The introduction of the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 marks one of the most far-reaching reforms of India’s capital market framework in decades. By consolidating multiple laws into a single code, the government aims to modernise regulation for fast-evolving, technology-driven financial markets. At the same time, the Bill has reignited concerns over regulatory power and accountability.

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India-New Zealand FTA Ring-Fences Dairy Sector, No Import Access

December 23, 2025

Export-Only Dairy Processing Allowed, Domestic Farmers Protected

India has firmly safeguarded its domestic dairy sector under the newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), even as it allows a narrowly defined, export-oriented investment window. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that the agreement does not permit any dairy imports into India, addressing apprehensions raised by farmer organisations and political stakeholders.

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GRSE Delivers Fifth Warship to Indian Navy in 2025

December 23, 2025

Indigenous ASW Craft Anjadip Boosts India’s Coastal Defence Capability

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has strengthened India’s maritime preparedness by delivering its fifth warship to the Indian Navy in 2025, underscoring the shipyard’s growing role in indigenous defence production. The latest delivery highlights sustained execution capability and aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.

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Veteran Assamese Actress Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi Passes Away at 80

December 23, 2025

Pioneer of Assamese Cinema Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi Leaves a Rich Cultural Legacy

Veteran Assamese actress Ranjana Sharma Bordoloi, a celebrated name in the golden era of Assamese cinema, passed away in Dibrugarh at the age of 80. Her demise marks the end of a significant chapter in Assam’s cultural history, as she was among the pioneering women who entered films during the 1960s and 1970s, a period when acting was still socially discouraged for women.

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