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Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture AUG 6, 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman Reflects on India's Early Development Model at NCAER Lecture

Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Lecture hosted by NCAER, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on India's early post-independence development strategy. She highlighted the establishment of institutions such as ISRO, BARC, BHEL and the IITs, while noting that slow infrastructure execution, dependence on external powers, and limited focus on exports affected India's long-term economic trajectory.

President Murmu Invites Moldovan Firms to Invest in India JUL 20, 2026

President Murmu Invites Moldovan Firms to Invest in India

President Droupadi Murmu, alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu, addressed the India-Moldova Business Forum in Chișinău, highlighting vast opportunities for bilateral collaboration in digital technology, AI, fintech, renewable energy, manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare. She also invited Moldovan businesses to invest in India's fast-growing economy.

India, Afghanistan Boost Agricultural Cooperation JUL 9, 2026

India, Afghanistan Boost Agricultural Cooperation

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Afghanistan's Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari agreed to deepen bilateral agricultural cooperation. The discussions focused on climate-resilient farming, digital agriculture, soil health, micro-irrigation, post-harvest management, agricultural education, and establishing a Joint Working Group to prepare a long-term roadmap. India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Afghanistan through quality seeds, research, irrigation, capacity building and advanced agricultural technologies.

Modi, Herminie Forge Stronger India-Seychelles Alliance JUN 28, 2026

Modi, Herminie Forge Stronger India-Seychelles Alliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie reaffirmed their commitment to peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean region. The leaders reviewed progress under the USD 175 million Special Economic Package, exchanged multiple MoUs across key sectors, and launched the commemorative logo celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.