14 Oct, 2025 News Image India, Canada set new roadmap to rebuild ties, boost trade & tech partnership.
India and Canada on Monday unveiled a new roadmap for their relations aimed at restoring stability, trust and momentum in the bilateral partnership after a year of diplomatic turbulence. The announcement came following talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, who is on an official visit to India from October 12 to 14.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews progress in the agriculture sector during a high-level meeting.
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting today to review the progress of the agriculture sector. The meeting covered a comprehensive assessment of Kharif crop conditions, Rabi sowing preparedness, crop situation in flood-affected areas, price trends, fertiliser availability, and reservoir storage levels. The Union Minister also issued necessary directions to concerned officials during the meeting.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
14 Oct, 2025 News Image Aroor Olor mango sets sight on sweet GI tag; work on, says minister.
The fragrant, sweet and century-old Aroor Olor mango is on track to receive the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the government’s confirmation sparking optimism among farmers in Kozhikode’s Purameri region. Responding to a submission by Kuttiady MLA K P Kunhammad Kutty in the assembly recently, Agriculture Minister P Prasad confirmed that the necessary groundwork for the same had been done, with the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) having finalised its crucial study on Aroor mango’s unique characteristics.
 Source:  newindianexpress.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal launches LEAPS 2025 to benchmark logistics excellence in India.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, today launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 during the event marking the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. LEAPS is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to benchmark logistics excellence, strengthen India’s competitiveness, and align with the vision of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and PM GatiShakti.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
14 Oct, 2025 News Image India, US hopeful of concluding first tranche of Trade Agreement by fall deadline: Govt Sources.
India and the United States are moving steadily towards the conclusion of the first tranche of their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both sides expressing optimism about sealing the deal by the fall deadline, government sources told on Monday. According to government officials, a high-level Indian trade delegation is set to travel to Washington this week for another round of negotiations aimed at resolving pending issues and finalising the initial segment of the agreement.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image India hosts 8th session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs in Guwahati.
Assam Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya has inaugurated the 8th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs in Guwahati on Monday. He said that this session will open new avenues to elevate quality standards through ideas and deliberations and will strengthen the foundation of a food system that is safe, sustainable, and beneficial for all.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image With 98% loan approval under PMFME, UP Govt approves 13 new projects.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has approved 13 new projects under the UP Food Processing Policy. According to reports, the decision was taken during a meeting of the State-level Empowered Committee chaired by the Agricultural Production Commissioner recently in Lucknow. The proposal for 13 projects was passed after detailed discussions with the higher officials of the UP Government.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image India And Brazil Strengthen Trade Ties, Aim For USD 20 Billion Bilateral Trade.
India and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting bilateral trade, setting a target of USD 20 billion over the next five years. The renewed push came during the 7th meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM), held in New Delhi on Tuesday, where senior officials from both countries discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen investment ties across key sectors.
 Source:  ddnews.gov.in
14 Oct, 2025 News Image India’s sugar output estimated at 30 million tonne, after diversion for ethanol.
The Indian Food Ministry has estimated India’s gross sugar production for the current season, which began on October 1, at 34 million tonne (mt), which is lower than the nearly 35 mt estimated by the industry body, the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). The government is taking a cautious approach to permitting exports, weighed down by the lower-than-expected output, increased diversion toward ethanol, concerns over the next sugarcane crop, and a delayed start of sugar factories.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
14 Oct, 2025 News Image Trade talks US Envoy Gor meets commerce secretary.
US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on Sunday held talks with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on India-US economic ties with the two sides looking at ways to firm up a trade deal. Gor, accompanied by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael J Rigas, is on a six-day visit, days after his appointment as the US envoy to India was confirmed by the Senate.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com