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29 Dec, 2025 News Image India in active talks with US, EU to conclude trade agreements soon, says MEA.
India is stepping up its trade diplomacy with some of the world’s biggest economies, as talks with the US and the EU move forward to conclude key trade agreements. Speaking at the weekly media briefing on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains actively engaged with both the US and the EU to reach trade deals that are fair, balanced and mutually beneficial.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image After apricots & apples, NDDB looks to pluck sea buckthorn from Ladakh.
Riding on the successful procurement of Ladakh apples and apricots, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is now moving to bring another Himalayan treasure — sea buckthorn — into mainstream markets by potentially sourcing it from farmers in Ladakh and Kargil and marketing it through its subsidiary Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.’s Safal network. 'One fruit which grows in large quantities and in a limited window during the year is Sea Buckthorn. It is a good source of Vitamin-C. We are planning to procure Sea Buckthorn from Ladakh and Kargil areas,' Meenesh Shah, chairman of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) told businessline recently. Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), often called Leh berry, flourishes in the cold deserts of Ladakh, where over 70 per cent of India’s sea buckthorn-growing area lies.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Rajasthan's 'Mysterious Sweet': Sambhar's 800-Year-Old Feeni Seeks GI Tag For Global Recognition.
Feeni, the delicate sweet is as enigmatic as the shimmering salt waters of Sambhar Lake, one of India’s oldest inland saline lakes in Rajasthan. It has survived centuries and is steeped in history, yet it awaits a Geographical Indication (GI) status, which experts believe, could finally bring it national and global recognition. Made from refined flour and ghee, Sambhar Feeni is not merely known for its taste but for its layered structure. When a ball of kneaded flour is dipped into boiling ghee, it unfurls into a fine lattice of thousands of threads, an almost magical transformation that has earned it the reputation of being a 'mysterious sweet'.
 Source:  etvbharat.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Syria, India discuss boosting agricultural cooperation & activating agreements.
Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr met with Chargé d’Affaires of the Indian Embassy in Damascus, Renu Yadav, to discuss ways of enhancing agricultural cooperation, benefiting from India’s scientific and technical expertise in agricultural research, and activating agreements signed between the two sides. During the meeting,Minister Badr highlighted the ongoing efforts to rebuild the agricultural sector, which has been severely affected by the forced displacement of many workers and the loss of skilled professionals in the field.
 Source:  sana.sy
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Despite Global Shocks & US Tariffs, India’s Export Outlook Remains Positive For 2026.
Even as global trade faced fresh shocks and the US imposed steep tariffs, India’s export engine showed resilience in 2025, as reported by PTI. A sharp 50 per cent US duty on Indian goods did dent shipments briefly, but exporters adjusted by diversifying markets. With momentum holding up despite global headwinds, India’s export outlook for 2026 remains positive.
 Source:  news18.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Agriculture as the first engine of growth.
Structural transformation of economy by moving resources from agriculture to comparatively productive sectors (manufacturing and services) have been thought to bring economic growth and development. The structural transformation story developed by Nobel laureate Arthur Lewis was probably straitjacketed in terms of role of agriculture in growth and development, somewhat countered by another Nobel laureate Schulz who put forward agriculture itself through technology as growth driver.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Samastipur’s high-yield turmeric variety with 8% curcumin eyes GI tag.
The ‘Rajendra Sonia’ variety of turmeric grown abundantly in Samastipur district of Bihar may soon stake its claim for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag because of its very high curcumin content of 7 to 8 percent. Its curcumin content is even higher than that of Lakadong turmeric, a widely celebrated GI-tagged variety of Meghalaya.According to a policy paper 'Harnessing the potential of turmeric – the ‘golden spice’ in the state of Bihar' released by Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at its thee-day research council meeting held at Pusa recently, concerted efforts would be made to boost the production of turmeric in Samastipur district which has huge potential in terms of yield and curcumin content. The district of Samastipur is identified for turmeric under ‘One District One Product’ programme.The policy paper presents a holistic policy framework for upliftment of turmeric crop in the state and establishing sustainable value chains, which will directly increase income and employment opportunities. Given the Central government's thrust on turmeric via the formation of National Turmeric Board (NTB), Bihar can contribute significantly to the turmeric economy of India, the policy paper states.
 Source:  timesofindia.indiatimes.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image NIFTEM-K signs MoU with Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement PM Vikas Scheme.
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Kundli has been selected as a Project Implementing Agency (PIA) by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the scheme 'PM VIKAS'. In this regard, an MoU was signed with the Ministry by the Institute on 22nd December 2025 at New Delhi. The scheme is aimed at developing the capacity of youth from minority communities through targeted interventions by providing skill training support in need-based courses and ensuring employment /livelihood opportunities for them. NIFTEM Kundli is one of the few Institutes of National Importance (INI) selected as PIA for the scheme.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
29 Dec, 2025 News Image India’s rice exports face price pressures as Trump threatens more tariffs.
India, the world’s largest rice exporter, could see its shipments to the US become more expensive if President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to impose higher tariffs after accusing the country of dumping rice. Industry executives said the move was unlikely to significantly dent export volumes, but warned of potential wider repercussions, including pressure on prices in other markets, efforts by importers to divert shipments and renewed strain in trade talks where agriculture and dairy imports risk triggering a backlash from Indian farmers.
 Source:  scmp.com
29 Dec, 2025 News Image Traditional medicines of the country in international platforms.
The Ministry has developed a Central Sector Scheme for the Promotion of International Co-operation in Ayush (IC Scheme) under which the Ministry of Ayush provides support to Indian Ayush drug Manufacturers/ Ayush Service providers to give boost to the export of Ayush products & services; facilitates the International promotion, development and recognition of Ayush system of medicine; foster interaction of stakeholders and market development of Ayush at international level; promote academics and research through the establishment of Ayush Academic Chairs in foreign countries and holding training workshop/symposiums for promoting and strengthening awareness and interest about Ayush Systems of Medicine at international level. Ministry of Ayush through IC Scheme also sponsors Ayush research & development/ teaching and other collaborations with reputed institutions/ universities in foreign countries; International agencies and UN bodies like (World Health Organization) WHO.
 Source:  pib.gov.in