AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoModi’s Europe push: PM Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13, with talks expected to deepen defence, civil nuclear, innovation and tech ties, including a joint “Bharat Innovates” showcase. India-Nepal border talks: Nepal’s FM Shishir Khanal said border issues should be settled through diplomatic talks, clarifying PM Balendra Shah’s remarks were about cross-border occupation. Textiles relief: Govt withdrew the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order 2023 after repeated extensions, ending a BIS certification requirement that never took off. Cotton market pressure: Ludhiana cotton yarn prices stayed weak on slow demand, with mills hunting export orders. Space sector rules: Industry urged a true single-window clearance for space tech growth, saying export clearances delay satellite dispatches. West Asia maritime crisis: India protested US strikes after attacks on tankers off Oman left Indian sailors dead/missing, and called for an end to attacks and unimpeded access through the Strait of Hormuz. Economy outlook: World Bank nudged India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% while warning global growth is soft. Sports—U-19 & cricket: Anvay Dravid was picked in India U-19s for Sri Lanka; Nikhil Chaudhary made history with Australia T20I call-up. Business & tech: Nasscom set up a UK Technology Advisory Council to boost India-UK AI and tech partnership.
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