13 Nov, 2026

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PM Modi Calls for a New Agricultural Revolution: Natural Farming, Solar Energy and Technology to Shape India’s Farming Future

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a new direction in Indian agriculture, highlighting natural farming, soil health, crop diversification, solar energy and women-led technological innovation at the Kisan Tak Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026. He also emphasised the importance of multiple income sources for farmers and India’s growing agricultural export potential, placing sustainable farming at the heart of the Viksit Bharat vision.

India’s Agricultural Treasure: World’s Second-Largest National Genebank Safeguards Crop Diversity as 3,000 Climate-Resilient Varieties Emerge

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India is strengthening its agricultural resilience through the world’s second-largest National Genebank and the development of nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties. Highlighting these achievements, Dr. P.K. Mishra emphasised the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity, supporting farmers’ rights and advancing scientific innovation to secure India’s future food and nutritional requirements.

India and Myanmar Navies Strengthen Maritime Ties as IMNEX-26 Begins in Visakhapatnam

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India and Myanmar have commenced the eighth edition of their bilateral naval exercise, IMNEX-26, in Visakhapatnam from 10–14 November 2026. Featuring INS Rana, INS Sumedha and Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Sin Phyu Shin, the exercise aims to strengthen naval cooperation, promote professional exchanges and reinforce maritime partnership between the two neighbouring nations.

India Pledges Healthcare Expertise to BIMSTEC Nations as Colombo Meeting Adopts Joint Ministerial Statement

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India has offered to share its healthcare expertise, technical capabilities and best practices with BIMSTEC member nations at the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in Colombo. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced the commitment as participating countries unanimously adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement, reinforcing regional cooperation towards stronger and more resilient healthcare systems.

INS Trishul Strengthens India–Egypt Naval Partnership During Visit to Safaga

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Indian Naval Ship INS Trishul has concluded its port call at Safaga Naval Base in Egypt, reinforcing the growing maritime and defence partnership between the two countries. The visit featured discussions on Red Sea maritime security, reciprocal naval interactions, professional exchanges and joint diving training, highlighting India’s continued commitment to strengthening international naval cooperation.

India Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals: DGFT Bans Export of Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass

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India has prohibited the export of lithium-ion battery black mass to strengthen domestic recycling and secure valuable critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese. The DGFT decision aims to improve domestic processing capacity, reduce import dependence and support India’s growing electric vehicle, battery manufacturing and clean energy industries.