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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to attend BRICS FM Summit in New Delhi from 14-15 May #Geopolitics
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Government notifies revised Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED)/Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC)] rate on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for next fortnight beginning 1st May, 2026
Rate of duty on exports of diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED - Rs. 23; RIC - Nil); and Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only) on exports of ATF; Nil duty on exports of petrol
No change in existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption
#Export
Rate of duty on exports of diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED - Rs. 23; RIC - Nil); and Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only) on exports of ATF; Nil duty on exports of petrol
No change in existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption
#Export
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Italian Defence minister Guido Crosetto: Do not to share defence tech with Pakistan
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🇦🇪⚡🇵🇰 Etihad fires 15 Pakistanis, gives 48-hour exit order: UAE signals tougher stance on Islamabad #Geopolitics
https://t.co/hwWqm6bTxX
https://t.co/hwWqm6bTxX
Moneycontrol
Etihad fires 15 Pakistanis, gives 48-hour exit order: UAE signals tougher stance on Islamabad- Moneycontrol.com
The development comes at a time when Pakistan is already grappling with economic fragility and growing dependence on foreign partners.
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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah along with Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Communication Systems On 2nd May 2026.
Nationwide Testing of Indigenous Cell Broadcast System Underway to Ensure Swift Dissemination of Disaster Warnings
Test messages in English, Hindi and regional languages may be received on mobile phones; no action is required by recipients during the testing phase
#MHA
Nationwide Testing of Indigenous Cell Broadcast System Underway to Ensure Swift Dissemination of Disaster Warnings
Test messages in English, Hindi and regional languages may be received on mobile phones; no action is required by recipients during the testing phase
#MHA
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Prices of 19 KG Commercial cylinder has been increased by Rs 993 from today. A 19 Kg cylinder will cost Rs 3071.50 in Delhi from today. No change in domestic cylinder prices: Sources ANI
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More relief for VodafoneIdea as DoT revises AGR dues payable by the telco at ₹64,046 Cr as of December 2025 from ₹87,695 Cr
• Moratorium to continue on AGR payments till FY 31
• VodaIdea to pay Rs 100 crores annually from FY32 to FY35
• Balance amount to be paid in 6 equal installments from FY36 to FY41
#Telecom
• Moratorium to continue on AGR payments till FY 31
• VodaIdea to pay Rs 100 crores annually from FY32 to FY35
• Balance amount to be paid in 6 equal installments from FY36 to FY41
#Telecom
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Carrier Global to invest ₹863 crore in Sri City plant for chiller systems; project to create 721 jobs. Move aligns with Andhra Pradesh 6 GW data centre target, localising cooling infra for hyperscale facilities and reducing supply chain dependence.
#MakeinIndia
#MakeinIndia
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Paras Defence & Space Technologies has won a significant Rs 7.72 crore contract from DRDO for developing advanced Ku/C-Band Satellite Communication Phased Array Antennas designed for airborne defence applications. The project has a comprehensive timeline extending until April 29, 2028, reflecting the sophisticated nature of the satellite communication technology development required for modern defence operations.
Source
#Defence
Source
#Defence
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India aims for $2 trillion in exports by 2030-31. The Commerce Department has created a detailed plan. This framework targets sectors like engineering, textiles, and services. Key performance indicators and timelines will guide progress. Inter-departmental coordination is crucial. An IT platform will track advancements. Strengthening 'Brand India' is also a priority.
Source
#Export
Source
#Export
The Economic Times
Govt develops export monitoring framework to meet FY31 $2 trillion export target
India aims for $2 trillion in exports by 2030-31. The Commerce Department has created a detailed plan. This framework targets sectors like engineering, textiles, and services. Key performance indicators and timelines will guide progress. Inter-departmental…
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Expands Pune R&D Centre to 450 Engineers, Eyes Global Hub Status
The new facility is designed to accommodate over 250 engineers and will focus on advanced vehicle development, platform engineering, software solutions, and sustainable mobility initiatives. Located within Pune’s urban limits, the Baner centre complements the Group’s existing engineering base at Chakan, taking the total R&D workforce in the region to more than 450 engineers working on both domestic and international projects.
#MakeinIndia
The new facility is designed to accommodate over 250 engineers and will focus on advanced vehicle development, platform engineering, software solutions, and sustainable mobility initiatives. Located within Pune’s urban limits, the Baner centre complements the Group’s existing engineering base at Chakan, taking the total R&D workforce in the region to more than 450 engineers working on both domestic and international projects.
#MakeinIndia
AckoDrive
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Expands Pune R&D Centre to 450 Engineers, Eyes Global Hub Status
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Indian Development News 🇮🇳
Prices of 19 KG Commercial cylinder has been increased by Rs 993 from today. A 19 Kg cylinder will cost Rs 3071.50 in Delhi from today. No change in domestic cylinder prices: Sources ANI
Prices of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have also been increased by Rs 261 per cylinder with effect from today: Sources
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India's toll plazas gets a serious upgrade.
The Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system is now live and aim is to eventually transition to no boom barriers, no queues, no stopping with FASTag deducted automatically.
108 toll plazas across major national highways, with full rollout targeting all four-lane+ corridors by 2029. The end goal is to eliminate human intervention, no revenue leakage, no fuel wasted idling at barriers.
#Infra
The Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system is now live and aim is to eventually transition to no boom barriers, no queues, no stopping with FASTag deducted automatically.
108 toll plazas across major national highways, with full rollout targeting all four-lane+ corridors by 2029. The end goal is to eliminate human intervention, no revenue leakage, no fuel wasted idling at barriers.
#Infra
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Mizoram's Last Militant Group Lays Down Arms, State Declared Insurgency-Free.
Manipur next. #nationalsecurity
https://t.co/O94YQowcHZ
Manipur next. #nationalsecurity
https://t.co/O94YQowcHZ
www.ndtv.com
Mizoram's Last Militant Group Lays Down Arms, State Declared Insurgency-Free
The Sanate faction was considered the last surviving insurgent group in the northeastern state.
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During the 09 years period (2018-2026) for Delhi, the month of April witnessed its lowest monthly average AQI of 178 in the current year 2026 (barring 2020 - the year of lockdown due to Covid): Commission for Air Quality Management
#Environment
#Environment
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EC has reduced number of counting centres in West Bengal from 87 to 77 to further tighten the Security #Policy
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🇯🇵🤝🇮🇳 Tokyo has offered to give Delhi the plans to its US$500-million Mogami-class ship so that it can be built in India using Japanese materials. Move comes after Japan's amendment of defence tech transfer policy on 21st April.
Japan wants India to be the security provider for the security of the Indian Ocean. If Japan, Australia and India were to deploy the same Mogami-class frigates, they could also perform maintenance on each other’s warships in their respective ports.
#Defence #Geopolitics
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Japan wants India to be the security provider for the security of the Indian Ocean. If Japan, Australia and India were to deploy the same Mogami-class frigates, they could also perform maintenance on each other’s warships in their respective ports.
#Defence #Geopolitics
https://sc.mp/0j6rc
South China Morning Post
What’s behind Japan’s novel move to share Mogami warship design with India?
Tokyo has offered to give Delhi the plans to its US$500-million Mogami-class ship so that it can be built in India using Japanese materials.
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BREAKING
LR-AShM enters Phase-II trial: India successfully test fires Long Range Anti-Ship hypersonic Missile from a #defence facility off Odisha coast.
Indigenously developed by DRDO, the two-stage hypersonic glide weapon can strike moving and static naval vessels at distances up to 1,500 km and boasts high-accuracy terminal manoeuvres. Travelling at a speed of over Mach 5, it can also target warships or land surfaces. The missile will have multiple warhead configurations.
LR-AShM enters Phase-II trial: India successfully test fires Long Range Anti-Ship hypersonic Missile from a #defence facility off Odisha coast.
Indigenously developed by DRDO, the two-stage hypersonic glide weapon can strike moving and static naval vessels at distances up to 1,500 km and boasts high-accuracy terminal manoeuvres. Travelling at a speed of over Mach 5, it can also target warships or land surfaces. The missile will have multiple warhead configurations.
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