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(Forelines)- The Biodiversity Management Committees in Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh received ₹18.3 lakh from the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). This sum is used for Access and Benefit Sharing in accordance with the Biological Diversity Act of 2002, Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said in a statement. The money was easily sent to two BMCs—the Biodiversity Management Committee in the Lampokhari Lake Area, Aritar, Sikkim, and the Narrau Village Biodiversity Management Committee in Akrabad Kaul Taluk, Aligarh District, Uttar Pradesh—through the corresponding State Biodiversity Boards. A business used the Narrau village’s agricultural resources to produce fermentable chemicals using…

(Forelines) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to South Korea for state visits when the nation hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities next week, the country’s top security adviser announced Friday, according to Reuters report. Wi Sung-lac, South Korea’s presidential security adviser stated, Reuters quoted that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung intends to meet separately with Trump and Xi at the summit. “Through a series of summits between the leaders of South Korea and the United States, the United States and China, and South Korea and China, we will not only highlight South…

(Forelines) – The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹1.36 crore to distribute the benefits of commercial use to local communities in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, demonstrating its strong commitment to fair and equitable benefit sharing, conservation, and sustainable use of biodiversity, Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said in statement. Three Biodiversity Management Committees—Kasganj area, Etah District, Uttar Pradesh; Sakharwadi village, Phaltan Taluk, Satara District, Maharashtra; and Kunjirwadi village, Haveli Taluk, Pune—will receive this sizeable financial infusion from the State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. A total of Rs. 45.50 lakhs will be given to…

(Forelines) – On behalf of the Government of India, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will travel to the Republic of Seychelles from October 26–27, 2025, at the invitation of the Government of Seychelles, to witness the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Patrick Herminie, the country’s president-elect, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in statement. The Vice President will reaffirm the strong, enduring, and time-tested connections between India and Dr. Herminie while also extending India’s warmest congratulations to her. As part of India’s Vision Mahasgar and our dedication to the Global South, Seychelles is a crucial partner. India’s strong desire to deepen and…

(Forelines) – In a speech to the Israeli parliament on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States is ready to negotiate with Iran when Tehran is ready, according to Reuters report. Prior to a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in June, in which Washington intervened by attacking strategic Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran and Washington engaged in five rounds of nuclear negotiations, as per the report. The question of uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, which Tehran has refused, is one of the main obstacles to the discussions. Western nations want to eliminate it completely to reduce the…

(Forelines) – Under the auspices of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) convened its 44th meeting yesterday. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NCVET Chairperson, presided over the meeting, Indian Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said in a statement. Key stakeholders, including representatives from industry, central and state government departments, Awarding Bodies (ABs), and other institutions, convened for the session to discuss important issues pertaining to the alignment of skill qualifications with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). For review and approval, 210 skill credentials…

(Forelines) – On October 6, 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the date of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar, according to Press Information Bureau. With this announcement, ECI has instructed Bihar’s chief electoral officer and chief secretary to implement the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in the state immediately. When it comes to pronouncements and policy choices pertaining to Bihar, the Central Government would also be subject to the MCC. The Commission has ordered that strict adherence to the directives regarding the removal of defacement from public, private, and government property; the prohibition against…

(Forelines) – The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is traveling to India for the first time with the biggest trade delegation ever from the UK, with open arms. According to Prime Minister Modi, he is excited for their meeting tomorrow in order to further the two countries’ common goal of a more powerful and prosperous future together. “Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger,…

(Forelines) – As part of the government’s strategy to gradually normalize relations between China and India, the two nations’ civil aviation authorities have been holding technical-level talks on a revised Air Services Agreement and the resumption of direct air services since earlier this year. After these discussions, it has been decided that, provided the designated carriers from China and India make a commercial decision and meet all operational requirements, direct air services between designated points in China and India can resume by late October 2025, in accordance with the winter season schedule. People-to-people interaction between China and India will be…

(Forelines) – On Thursday Gandhi Jayanti, the anniversary of the Father of the Nation’s birth, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a passionate homage to Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi’s lasting legacy of truth, non-violence, and moral courage—which continues to inspire generations worldwide—was emphasized by the prime minister. He restated the country’s dedication to Gandhiji’s values as a framework for the shared quest for an inclusive and developed India. “Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history. He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great…