India–Oman FTA India and Oman have entered a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally signed in December 2025. This Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is designed to boost bilateral trade, enhance services, and deepen India’s strategic footprint in the Gulf region. With zero-duty access for nearly all Indian exports, expanded services liberalization, and improved mobility … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Oman visit in December 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s diplomatic outreach to the Gulf region. During his two-day trip to Muscat, Oman, Modi was conferred with the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Oman, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Oman relations across trade, defence, energy, and … Read more
On December 18, 2025, a Taiwan earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude struck near Hualien City, sending tremors across the island and briefly shaking buildings in Taipei. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), the quake’s epicenter was located 18 kilometers off the coast of Hualien at a depth of 31.6 kilometers, classifying it as a shallow … Read more
Beginning in Jordan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit in December 2025 began in Jordan, marking 75 years of India–Jordan diplomatic relations. Modi met King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah. The discussions focused on political cooperation, regional stability, defense collaboration, renewable energy, and technology … Read more
Messi’s India Tour Ends at Jamnagar’s Vantara Lionel Messi’s India tour 2025 concluded with a memorable visit to Anant Ambani’s Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. After thrilling fans in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, the Argentine superstar chose to end his journey in a serene setting that combined wildlife conservation, … Read more
