FreshSSB batches start around the 1st & 15th of every month.
Uneven growth: incomes and jobs key to demand India’s industrial output rose 5.8% in September, but six-month growth remains modest at 6%. The article stresses that sustainable demand hinges on job creation and rising incomes, especially amid global uncertainty and manufacturing sector challenges.
India, U.S. sign 10-year defence pact India and the U.S. unveiled a decade-long roadmap to deepen strategic defence ties, focusing on Indo-Pacific security, joint exercises, and industrial collaboration. Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth reaffirmed commitment to peace and regional stability.
Census self-enumeration trial begins India launched a trial for digital self-enumeration in the 2021 Census, testing a portal and app with 30 household questions. Meanwhile, the Navy confirmed it monitors every Chinese vessel entering the Indian Ocean Region for strategic oversight.
Indian Railways backs ‘Aabhaar’ store for artisans Indian Railways will promote the ‘Aabhaar’ online store to support local artisans, showcasing crafts under ODOP and GeM. The initiative aligns with the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign and aims to preserve heritage through curated gift items.
Xi defends free trade at APEC summit At APEC, Xi Jinping pledged China’s support for global free trade and investment, contrasting Trump’s protectionist stance. Xi emphasized cooperation, green energy, and supply chain stability, positioning China as a stabilizing force in global markets.
India-ASEAN ties progressing steadily: PM Modi PM Modi hailed India-ASEAN ties as a foundation for regional peace and prosperity, with growing maritime and trade cooperation. Andhra Pradesh, meanwhile, braced for cyclone impact with alerts issued for 23 districts.
U.S., China near trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meet Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, both sides signaled progress on trade talks. Mnuchin said higher tariffs were off the table. Separately, Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian aluminum and signed deals with Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
U.S. seeks stronger Pakistan ties, assures India Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Jaishankar that U.S.-Pakistan engagement won’t undermine U.S.-India relations. He reaffirmed India’s strategic importance and addressed concerns over defense ties and trade with Russia.
Japan seeks Indian workers amid aging crisis With one-third of its population over 65, Japan is courting Indian workers for research and manufacturing. Despite agreements and language centers, people-to-people ties lag. Separately, ISRO will launch GSAT-7R for armed forces next week.
SIR 2.0 to revise rolls for 51 crore voters India’s Election Commission begins Special Summary Revision in 12 states, covering 51 crore voters. Assam is excluded due to delimitation. Cyclone Mocha also looms, prompting red alerts in 16 Andhra Pradesh districts.
Justice Surya Kant set to be next CJI Justice Surya Kant, known for key verdicts on electoral bonds and Article 370, is poised to become India’s next Chief Justice. Jaishankar, meanwhile, welcomed Gaza peace efforts and called for an early end to the Ukraine war.
Cyclone Montha hits Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada, displacing 35,000 people and submerging 43,000 hectares of crops. Power infrastructure was damaged, and over 70 trains and flights were canceled. Tamil Nadu also saw widespread rain and flooding.
Cloud-seeding trials fail to induce rain IIT Kanpur’s cloud-seeding trials in Uttar Pradesh failed due to low moisture. More attempts are planned. The trials aim to combat air pollution, though experts caution against relying on cloud seeding as a long-term solution.
India-EU trade talks reduce key issues India and the EU have narrowed outstanding issues in trade negotiations. A high-level EU team will visit India next week. Separately, HAL signed a pact with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to co-produce civil aircraft.
Trump: U.S. doing trade deal with India At the APEC summit, Trump praised Modi and confirmed ongoing trade talks with India. He suggested trade could help ease India-Pakistan tensions. Piyush Goyal also stated that India-EU FTA talks have crossed the halfway mark.
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