The third round of India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations was held in Brussels on November 4, 2025, co-chaired by Sibi George of India and Theodora Gentzis of Belgium

India’s prospective involvement in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is drawing significant international focus as the program undergoes industrial and political shifts.

In a major step toward strengthening India’s indigenous aero engine development ecosystem, the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), operating under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the establishment of a National Aero Engine Test Complex (NAETC). The initiative reflects India’s growing emphasis on achieving self-reliance in critical propulsion technologies, particularly for advanced combat aircraft programs.

The new seeds are disease-resistant, deliver higher yields, and offer better milling recovery and market value. They have also been bred to suit local preferences, non-sticky, easy to cook, and visually appealing in colour.

India’s farming landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), blending science, policy, and farmer voices at unprecedented scale, yet gaps in follow-up, inputs, and inclusion raise the question: can VKSA truly transform farming and realize a Viksit Bharat?

Ahead of the 2026-27 Union Budget, CropLife India urges the government to boost R&D incentives, reduce agrochemical GST to 5%, and strengthen climate-resilient agricultural extension services.

Colonel Divya Thakur, a retired Indian Army officer from Himachal Pradesh, has turned to organic apple farming, establishing a high-density orchard rooted in integrity, sustainability, and transparency. Combining military discipline with ecological ethics, he promotes organic practices and collective farmer empowerment through innovation and collaboration.

India’s Agricultural Reforms Move Toward Time-Bound, Transparent and Farmer-Centric Governance

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday (January 3, 2026) announced the rollout of a scheme to provide health-care facilities to the elderly persons at their doorsteps.

NEW DELHI – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the Aravalli Range during a discussion…