Worsening security situation in Pakistan, as Federal constabulary HQ comes under attack in Peshawar, killing Pakistani security personnel. #IndianSubcontinent

India, Canada have agreed to start Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦 #Trade #ForeignAffairs

Marvell plans to expand its India team by 15% annually, deepening R&D in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. As AI workloads drive custom silicon and high-speed networking, India’s engineering base is becoming a core node in global chip design. #semiconductor #Jobs

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India’s first maritime NBFC - Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL) gets clearance to raise ₹25,000 cr. Dedicated port and shipyard financing could speed up coastal cargo capacity, vessel acquisition and inland waterways—filling a long-pending funding gap in maritime infrastructure.

#Ports #Economy
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UFlex is plowing ₹700+ cr into its Dharwad (Karnataka) plant to add 54,000 MTPA of packaging-film capacity, raising global capacity to ~690,000 MTPA. Powered by solar (via a PPA), it’ll cut ~19,000 t CO₂ yearly and start contributing from FY27-FY28. #MakeInIndia

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AAI is planning a ₹17,000-cr upgrade by 2029 to modernize airspace: 65 ATC towers, next-gen navigation, automation, + new training sims. Reducing aircraft separation to 5 NM could boost capacity by 40%. A smart move to future-proof India’s skies. #Aviation #Infra

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Canada PM Mark Carney to visit India in Early 2026 #ForeignAffairs

PM Modi to ceremonially hoist Saffron Flag on the Shikhar of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya symbolizing the completion of the temple’s construction on 25th November at 12 PM

The Saffron Flag Features Radiant Sun with Kovidara Tree and ‘Om’ inscribed on it. #Culture

Indian Navy commissions INS Mahe, first of the Mahe Sub Class 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)

Overall its the 4th ASW-SWC to be commissioned in the Indian Navy out of 16 planned ASW-SWC fleet
#Defense

India’s #EV automakers are slashing China import reliance: magnet imports from China are down 55% in Q2 FY26. With rare-earth magnet capacity being built domestically (NDFeB + others), automakers believe localization is now a strategic must. #aatmarnirbharbharat

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Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement for the production of Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground Weapon in India.

#Defence

India, Afghanistan to appoint Trade Attaches in Delhi, Kabul in a month's time #Trade #IndianSubcontinent

Great research paper by Economic Advisory Council to PM.

It shows how disposable income has risen and families have shifted from roti, kapda, makaan to data, wheels and appliances.

A #MustRead

#Economy
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RITES will export 18 refurbished Indian diesel locomotives to South Africa, tailored for Cape-gauge tracks. Monetising “retired-but-operational” fleets turns Indian Railways’ surplus into export revenue while creating a low-cost entry model for Africa. #Exports #Railways

🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦 India - Canada PM Meet Statement on Sidelines of G20 Summit

1. Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership which would give a boost to Trilateral Cooperation in the fields of critical technologies, Nuclear Energy, diversification of Supply Chains and #AI

2. Discussed Cooperation in the fields of #Trade and Investment, #Defence, #Education, #Space, #Science and technology, and #Energy

3. Both Sides agreed to high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030

4. Civil Nuclear Cooperation and noted the ongoing discussions on expanding collaboration, including through long-term Uranium supply arrangements.

#Geopolitics

🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵 India - Japan PM Meet Statement on Sidelines of G20 Summit


1. Both sides reaffirmed India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which is based on civilizational connect, shared values, mutual goodwill and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

2. Commitment to deepening the India-Japan partnership for regional and global peace, prosperity and stability.

3. Both sides the steady progress made in bilateral ties since the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and agreed upon in a wide range of areas such as #Defense and security, #Trade and investment, SMEs, #AI, critical #Minerals, #Semiconductors, infrastructure development, technology and innovation, and people- to-people exchanges.

4. Discussed India and Japan in Strategic Sectors and Exchanged views on Regional and Global issues.

5. Both leaders emphasized that India and Japan remain valued partners and trusted friends. Strong ties between the two countries are indispensable for Regional and Global peace, Prosperity, and Stability.

#Geopolitics

🇮🇳🤝🇮🇹 India - Italy PM Meet Statement on Sidelines of G20 Summit

1. PM Meloni expressed solidarity with India on the terror incident in Delhi and reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to work together to combat the scourge of terrorism.

2. Adopted the ‘India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism’ and deepen Bilateral cooperation on countering terrorism and collaboration in Global and Multilateral platforms including the Financial Action task Force( FATF) and the Global Counter terrorism Forum (GCTF)

3. Assessed the developments in the bilateral Strategic Partnership across sectors such as #Trade and investment, #Defence, #Security, #Space, #Science & technology, #Education, and people-to-people ties. Both leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress of the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29

4. Ongoing efforts to increase business, technology, Innovation and Investment partnerships aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of both economies and building resilient supply chains

5. Recent Visit of Italian Space delegation to India, which would augment collaboration in this domain, both at the government as well as the private sector levels

6. Italy’s strong support for the conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free #Trade Agreement

7. Continuing their dialogue and work together in Multilateral and Global platforms for upholding their shared values of democracy, the Rule of Law and Sustainable development.

#Geopolitics

China is experiencing an unprecedented decline in investment:

Fixed-asset investment in China fell -1.7% YoY during the first 10 months of 2025, the worst decline on record.

In October alone, investment dropped -12.0%, marking the 5th consecutive monthly decline.

Property investment remained the biggest drag, falling -14.7% YoY in the first 10 months of the year.

Infrastructure spending rose just +0.1% YoY, despite ongoing stimulus.

Growth momentum in the world’s 2nd-largest #economy is fading fast #InternationalNews