Government and Policy

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Economy and Finance

Trade agreement between India and European Free Trade Association becomes effective, to generate $100 billion in investments and 1 million direct jobs in India...

OpIndia Staff - 11 October, 2025

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has officially taken effect as of October 1, 2025,

Government and Policy

PM Modi unveils schemes worth ₹35,440 crore for farmers, launches ‘Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Mission for Self-Reliance in Pulses’

Shriti Sagar - 11 October, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (11th October) attended a special agricultural programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, where...

IndiaAI Mission: India’s own National Large Language Model to be launched in February 2026, Foundation Models developed by 12 companies will be ready by...

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

In the move toward AI self-reliance, the Indian government has accelerated its IndiaAI Mission, planning to roll out a National Large Language Model (LLM)...

Government and Policy

Massive diplomatic victory for the Modi govt as Saudi Arabia hands over wanted fugitive to India

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

The mission was made possible with the active collaboration of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, CBI and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Government and Policy

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul by upgrading the Technical Mission, announces EAM Jaishankar during Afghan foreign minister’s visit to India

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

In a significant step towards normalising relations with Afghanistan under Taliban rule, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced today that the country will...

Government and Policy

Election Commission warns political parties against misuse of AI tools, asks them to label AI-generated material and adhere to MCC for Bihar elections

OpIndia Staff - 9 October, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern directive to political parties, urging strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)...

Government and Policy

IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal asked to pay ₹1.63 crore for unauthorised stay in Delhi bungalow after end of deputation in 2019, ignored repeated...

OpIndia Staff - 8 October, 2025

She said she stayed in the house only after seeking extensions from the ministry and had already paid rent for the permitted period.

News Reports

Keir Starmer arrives in India with 125 member business deligation: What is India-UK Vision 2035, and how the nations are set to benefit from...

Anurag - 8 October, 2025

On his first official India visit, Keir Starmer and PM Modi will review progress on Vision 2035, discuss the India-UK trade deal, and explore new cooperation areas in defence, AI, fintech, higher education, and cultural exchange.