Holding the national elections at the earliest possible is at the top of our agenda. I have assured our people that, once our mandate is fulfilled in the conduct of elections as well as the required reform is done, we shall hold a free, fair and participatory election: Yunus

Vietnam has essentially served as a conduit for China to bypass US tariffs.

When a small nation achieves a trade surplus with the US exceeding $100 billion—a surplus that has nearly tripled in the years following the trade war—it becomes fairly evident that its much-touted 'export competitiveness' is largely a function of the People's Republic of China (PRC) rebranding a significant amount of domestically produced goods, adding little to no value, and rerouting them to the US via Vietnam. #InternationalNews #Geopolitics #Economy

https://amp.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3305089/vietnam-helped-chinas-firms-avoid-us-tariffs-trump-just-put-end?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage

🌐 INDIA ANNOUNCES MAJOR BIMSTEC INITIATIVES 🇮🇳

At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, PM Modi proposed key initiatives to boost regional cooperation:
🔹 Security: 1st Home Ministers' Meeting in India to tackle cybercrime & terrorism.
🔹 Energy: Accelerate electric grid interconnection via BIMSTEC Energy Centre, Bengaluru.
🔹 Digital: Share India’s DPI, link UPI with BIMSTEC payment systems for trade & tourism.
🔹 Trade: Establish BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce, annual Business Summit, and study trade in local currencies.
🔹 Maritime: Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in India for research & security.
🔹 Disaster Management: BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management in India, 4th joint exercise this year.
🔹 Health: Training in cancer care, Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine.
🔹 Agri & Space: Centre of Excellence for Agriculture, space sector cooperation (nano satellites, training).
🔹 Youth: “BODHI” Initiative to train 300 youths annually, scholarships at Nalanda University & Forestry Research Institute.
🔹 Culture: 1st BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, Young Leaders’ Summit, Hackathon, and Visitors Programme.
🔹 Sports: BIMSTEC Athletics Meet this year, 1st BIMSTEC Games in 2027.

India takes the lead in fostering connectivity, disaster preparedness, and cultural ties in the Bay of Bengal region! 🌍 #ForeignAffairs #Geopolitics

First time since the collapse of Hasina Govt- PM Modi, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Yunus meet #ForeignAffairs #IndianSubcontinent

Reliance announced ₹65,000 crore investment to set up 500 CBG plants in AP. It will utilize 500,000 acres of barren land in Prakasam, Anantapur, Chittoor, & Kadapa. It is expected to generate 4 million mt of CBG & 1.1 million mt of organic fertilizer #Biogas #Energy

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/reliance-to-invest-rs-65000-cr-to-set-up-500-cbg-plants-in-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/119917082.cms

India PM Modi, Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus discussed Teesta water issue, says Shafiqul Alam, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary; Terms the meeting 'constructive, productive, fruitful' #IndianSubcontinent #ForeignAffairs

CAG report on BSNL has found that Jio used BSNL towers from 2014. But they were never billed for it by BSNL. This resulted in a loss of 1757 crores for the government. #Telecom

Nestlé India breaks ground on first Eastern India factory in Odisha, investing ₹900 crore.

It will focus on manufacturing products from Nestlé India's foods portfolio, including prepared dishes and cooking aids.

#MakeInIndia
https://t.co/BSw4HbgWRJ

China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs. 🍿 #InternationalNews #Geopolitics

🇮🇳 India’s uranium resource base grows:

📊 93,700 tonnes of in-situ uranium resources augmented in 5 yrs

🗺️ Major finds in Andhra & Jharkhand

🏗️ 13 mining projects cleared in principle

🔍 AMD-led exploration

#Nuclear #Mining
https://t.co/ByxLofscqP

Successful Atmospheric Re-entry of POEM-4

ISRO’s PSLV-C60 launched twin SPADEX satellites on December 30,2024 and after injecting satellites at 475 km altitude, the specially configured upper stage (PS4) of PSLV-C60 (called PSLV Orbital Experimental Module in short POEM-4).POEM-4 hosted altogether 24 payloads (14 payloads from ISRO and 10 from various NGEs) and all payloads worked as expected yielding valuable science data.

The atmospheric re-entry event of POEM-4 was then closely monitored by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM) and regular updates in predictions were made. Finally, the POEM-4 module re-entered the atmosphere and impacted at 02:33 UTC (08:03 IST), April 04, 2025, in the Indian Ocean. The safe re-entry of POEM-4 is yet another accomplishment to ISRO’s commitment to contain the growth of space debris, reaffirming the prominent role of ISRO in the long-term sustainability of outer space environment and Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM)

#ISRO #SPACE

US stock market has lost more than $10 trillion since Trump took the office

#InternationalNews #NWO

Germany is considering withdrawing 1,200-ton Gold stockpile, worth $124 billion, from US over concerns over Trump's policies. (Telegraph)

#InternationalNews #NWO

"China, India are rich countries…not fair for US to bear most of the burden of humanitarian aid" - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on being asked about Myanmar #Earthquake

#InternationalNews #NWO

Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing tells Indian Prime Minister that his country will planning to hold a free and fair multiparty democracy general election in coming December, Myanmar readout of PM Modi, Hlaing meet in Bangkok #IndianSubcontinent

Flash: India, Sri Lanka to sign a key #defence pact for 5 years, says Sri Lankan Defence Secretary 🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰 #IndianSubcontinent #Geopolitics

US garment retailers are urging Indian apparel manufacturers to absorb some price increases caused by President Trump's 26% tariff on Indian products, which is less than on Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Pakistan

This is a golden opportunity for Indian #textile industry to capture American markets, even if profit margins are small at the start
https://t.co/I4c0o1lkX3

Bhopal Mayor announces 15% water cess and 10% property tax increase in the city. #Policy

India announces 2.4 billion(70 Crore INR) Sri Lankan Rs package for development of Sri Lanka's eastern provinces.

#IndianSubcontinent #Geopolitics

Air India has integrated Apple AirTag with its baggage-tracking system, becoming the first airline in Asia to offer this service. #Aviation

India, Sri Lanka Key Announcements:

- Electricity Grid connectivity
- India, UAE, SL to develop Trincomalee as energy hub
- Defence pact signed
- India announces financial support for Sri Lanka's UIDAI
- Public Security Assurance
- Loan Rates decreased

#IndianSubcontinent