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India and Vietnam have agreed to elevate their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious trade target of $25 billion by 2030. The pact includes expanded cooperation in defense, technology, and digital services, alongside efforts to boost agricultural trade and supply chain resilience.

India's foreign direct investment is projected to surpass $90 billion in 2025-26, marking a significant increase driven by enhanced investor outreach and upcoming free trade agreements. Gross FDI reached $88.3 billion by February 2026, with net FDI showing a substantial rise compared to the previous fiscal year. Changes to FDI rules for neighboring countries are also nearing notification.

India and New Zealand have signed a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact's potential to boost economic growth and cooperation across various sectors.

Global maritime trade faces disruptions with the Strait of Hormuz closure impacting energy supplies. India is bolstering its maritime capabilities, investing heavily in port infrastructure like the Great Nicobar Island Project. This strategic move aims to enhance economic and military influence, securing trade routes and reducing reliance on foreign transhipment hubs.

The 2026 election results in Bengal are a watershed moment that goes beyond simply altering the ruling party; it highlights the disintegration of a longstanding political regime. The BJP's sweeping triumph, driven by issues of illegal crossings and adjustments to voter lists, reflects a rising call for firmer governance.

Apprehended by Turkish agencies, Dola is now in NCB custody and is expected to offer investigators insight into the financial pipelines, shadow networks, and cross-border alliances sustaining his narcotics trade

Ethane, a natural gas liquid, is mainly used to produce ethylene, a core input for plastics. China relies almost entirely on the United States for these supplies.

Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

A surrendered senior Maoist leader revealed extensive military training links with LTTE, Philippines, and Nepal groups. He disclosed the Maoists built barrel grenade launchers and ran arms units from multiple Indian cities. Sustained security pressure has significantly weakened their infrastructure and arms manufacturing capabilities.

A senior RBI official criticized foreign-exchange market makers for exacerbating the rupee's weakness amid West Asia tensions. He highlighted how arbitrage between local and offshore markets strained dollar liquidity during periods of foreign outflows. The RBI has recently implemented measures to curb speculation and arbitrage trades by banks.

Change didn't happen, thanks to wrangles on delimitation. Point is, if govt didn’t add its 50% formula to the bill, neither did opposition push an amendment to delink 33% from delimitation