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KUALA LUMPUR / NEW DELHI – Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-stakes two-day visit to Malaysia (February 7–8, 2026), India and Malaysia have officially escalated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a specific focus on “Silicon and Sustainability.” The visit resulted in the signing of 11 landmark Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), centering on semiconductors and green … Read more

NEW DELHI – In a historic step toward achieving universal health coverage, the Government of India has officially notified the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include every senior citizen in the country aged 70 and above. Following the recent Union Budget 2026-27, where the allocation for PM-JAY … Read more

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has announced the operationalization of 20 new National Waterway (NW) routes by the end of the 2026-27 fiscal year. This strategic expansion, a core component of the Union Budget 2026-27, is designed to provide a high-capacity, fuel-efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional rail and road transport. By leveraging … Read more

In a significant boost to India’s plantation sector, the Government of India has officially announced the launch of two major agricultural initiatives: the Coconut Promotion Scheme and a dedicated National Cashew & Cocoa Programme. Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2026-27, these schemes are strategically tailored for the coastal and southern … Read more

In a move designed to revitalize the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and remove financing bottlenecks in the infrastructure sector, the Government of India has officially established the Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund (IRGF). Announced as a major structural reform in the Union Budget 2026-27, the fund is specifically aimed at de-risking large-scale National Highway projects during … Read more

Building on the momentum of the Union Budget 2026-27, the Prime Minister has announced that India’s ‘Reform Express’ has entered a critical new phase of cooperative federalism. In a significant administrative breakthrough, the Central Government and various State Governments have finalized a unified framework to drastically reduce the regulatory compliance burden on businesses and citizens. … Read more

In a strategic move to secure India’s technological sovereignty and de-risk global supply chains, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the coastal states of Odisha and Tamil Nadu. Announced as a flagship initiative under the Union Budget 2026-27, these corridors are designed to transform India from a … Read more

In a pioneering effort to democratize professional services and ease the regulatory burden on small businesses, the Government of India has announced the creation of a specialized cadre of ‘Corporate Mitras’. Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2026-27, this initiative is specifically designed to provide affordable, on-ground professional support to Micro, … Read more

NEW DELHI – In a historic step toward achieving universal health coverage, the Government of India has officially notified the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include every senior citizen in the country aged 70 and above. Following the recent Union Budget 2026-27, where the allocation for PM-JAY … Read more

NEW DELHI – In a move destined to redefine India’s position in the global technology value chain, the Union Cabinet has officially approved the strategic expansion of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 1.0 and launched the ambitious ISM 2.0. This transition marks a decisive shift from merely attracting assembly and testing operations to building a … Read more