India and France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ during Macron’s landmark visit

Mumbai- In a historic move that signals a “turning point” in bilateral relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday formally elevated the India-France relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” The announcement came during high-level talks held at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, marking President Macron’s fourth visit to India and…

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India, Portugal agree to set up working group on AI-led governance

New Delhi- India and Portugal on Tuesday agreed to set up a joint working mechanism on administrative reforms and digital governance with a focus on deploying artificial intelligence in public services, as the two sides signalled intent to move beyond dialogue to structured cooperation. The understanding emerged during talks between Union Minister of State (Independent…

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Bihar: PMFME brings notable change in lives of Sheikhpura sweet sellers

Patna- The PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched years ago to support micro food units and make them self-sustaining enterprises through Central monetary assistance, is yielding considerable results. In Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, the PMFME has proved instrumental in generating local employment, as aspiring entrepreneurs have taken the ‘atmanirbharta’ route to realise…

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Drugs valued at over Rs 1,047 crore seized in Mizoram in 2025-26

Aizawl- Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Tuesday said that security and enforcement agencies have seized narcotics valued at over Rs 1,047 crore in the state during 2025-26, along with large quantities of illegal arecanuts, liquor, arms, explosives, and counterfeit currency, leading to numerous arrests. Addressing the opening day of the sixth sitting…

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Delhi HC grants more time to Centre to secure consular access for Celina Jaitly’s brother jailed in UAE

New Delhi- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the case relating to the arrest of Major Vikrant Jaitly (retd) in the UAE after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sought four weeks’ time to arrange the next consular meeting with him. A single-judge Bench of Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav was hearing…

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