Agreements

NPCI & IDRBT Join Forces to Strengthen Cyber Security in Digital Payments

In a significant development aimed at bolstering India's digital payments infrastructure, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 12, 2025. This...

CAQM, CSIR-CRRI & SPA Join Forces to Combat Road Dust Pollution in NCR

In a significant move to tackle road dust pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the School...

India Post Payments Bank & Aditya Birla Capital Join Hands to Broaden Loan Access Nationwide

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL), has announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the accessibility of loan products across India, especially in rural and underbanked areas. This initiative integrates ABCL’s wide range...

India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen

In a landmark step toward sustainable development and technological innovation, India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). With a joint funding of approximately ₹391 crore (~€41...

C-DOT and Synergy Quantum Partner to Develop Quantum Key Distribution for Drones

In a major stride towards self-reliance in advanced telecom security, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has partnered with Synergy Quantum India to develop Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies specifically optimized for drone-based systems. This collaboration aims to strengthen...

HCLTech Joins European Commission’s AI Pact to Champion Responsible AI

Global tech major HCLTech has signed the European Commission’s AI Pact, reaffirming its dedication to the ethical and responsible development of AI technologies. The pact, a voluntary initiative, precedes the implementation of the European Union’s AI Act, the first comprehensive...

First Round of India–New Zealand FTA Negotiations Successfully Concludes in New Delhi

The first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully in New Delhi on May 9, 2025. The negotiations, which took place from May 5 to 9, 2025, are part of the ongoing efforts to...

India and Chile Set Stage for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

India and Chile signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to initiate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to deepen their economic relations across a broad range of sectors. The agreement builds upon their existing Preferential Trade Agreement...

India-Vietnam Strengthen Buddhist Ties with New MoU

In a significant diplomatic and spiritual development, India and Vietnam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation based on the universal teachings of the Buddha—compassion, wisdom, and peace. The MoU was formalized during the exposition of the...

IWAI and Rhenus Logistics Join Hands to Boost Inland Waterways Cargo Movement

In a major step toward enhancing India’s inland water transport (IWT) ecosystem, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rhenus Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., a global logistics major. The collaboration will introduce a...