India and Israel have formally signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to initiate negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step toward deepening bilateral economic cooperation.

The ToR was signed in Tel Aviv by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. The signing sets the framework that will guide structured negotiations between the two nations.

In a post on X, Goyal wrote, “Together with Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel, I signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to guide the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Israel today. This is the first crucial step towards facilitating talks to conclude a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial FTA to strengthen and enhance our trade, economic, and strategic partnership.”

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today inaugurated the new Ramakrishna Mission College at Nongthymmai, Mawsmai in Sohra.

While addressing the occasion, Mr. Sangma said, this is the very first college by the Ramakrishna Mission in the entire Northeast. Highlighting the importance of education, he said, the state government has spent 15 per cent of its budget on education worth three thousand 600 crore rupees in this financial year.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the stage is all set for an exciting display of skill and sportsmanship as around 400 players representing 34 States, Union Territories and organisations from across the country gear up to compete in the 69th National School Games Under-19 Boys and Girls Table Tennis Tournament, commencing today at the Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that with the arrival of all participating contingents, Organising Secretary of the tournament and Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports Jammu, Vinakshi Koul, convened a meeting of coaches and managers last evening. She briefed them about the event’s schedule, rules, and logistics.

India concluded their debut campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 with a stunning haul of nine gold medals on the final day in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh today.

Indian Women boxers Jaismine Lamboria, Nikhat Zareen, Parveen Hooda, Arundhati Choudhary, Preeti Pawar, Minakshi Hooda and Nupur Sheoran delivered a golden sweep with 7 gold medals in the tournament today, marking a historic achievement for the country.

Jaismine Lamboria punched her way to the women’s 57 kg GOLD medal beating Taipei’s Wu Shih Yi in the final 4-1. Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category beating Xuan Yi Guo of Chinese Taipei 5-0. Parveen Hooda produced a gritty and determined performance to defeat Japan’s Ayaka Taguchi 3-2, clinching gold in 60 kg category.

Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch won the Miss Universe 2025 title in Thailand today. Bosch transformed her journey with dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) into a passion for serving others as a longtime volunteer with migrants and vulnerable communities. Miss Venezuela was named second runner-up, Miss Philippines was announced as the third runner-up and Miss Côte d’Ivoire as fourth. Meanwhile, India’s Manika Vishwakarma exited the competition after failing to make it to the Top 12 list, extending India’s wait for the crown since Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s win in 2021.

The Delhi Trade Fair 2025 started on November 14 with business days. Public entry began on November 19 and will go on till November 27. Visitors can enter between 10:00 am and 7:30 pm, with the last entry at 5:30 pm. Early morning is usually less crowded, perfect for those who want a relaxed experience.

Tickets for Delhi Trade Fair 2025 are affordable for all. On weekdays, the ticket price is ₹80 for adults and ₹40 for children. On weekends, it’s ₹150 for adults and ₹60 for children.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can enter free of cost on all days. You can book your tickets through the official website, DMRC Saarthi app, or buy them at selected Delhi Metro stations. Since weekends are very crowded, booking in advance is highly recommended.

The Central government today announced the implementation of four new labour codes aimed to simplify and streamline the existing, decades-old labour laws in the country. In a social media post, Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said that the new labour codes will ensure better wages, safety, social security and welfare for the country’s workforce. The Code on Wages, 2019, the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 has come into effect from today. Mr. Mandaviya said, these reforms are not just ordinary changes but Government’s Guarantee of Dignity for Every Worker in the country. More from our correspondent:

Labour and Employment ministry said that over the past decade, India has expanded social-security coverage, rising from 19 percent of the workforce in year 2015 to more than 64 percent in 2025. It stated that the implementation of the four Labour Codes marks the next major step in this trajectory, further widening the social-security net and embedding portability of benefits across states and sectors.

The two-day National One Health Mission Assembly 2025 concluded today in New Delhi. The second day featured focused technical deliberations that strengthened the collective national effort to build an integrated and resilient One Health ecosystem. Addressing the event, Member (Health), NITI Aayo,g Dr V K Paul said that the country’s progress in One Health relies on a strong whole-of-government approach that advances a healthier and more resilient future. Dr Paul underscored that community engagement is the foundation of early disease detection, surveillance and rapid response.

He added that community-led mobilisation was one of nation’s greatest strengths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Paul also emphasised that One Health preparedness must extend to the grassroots, where frontline workers, local governments and communities form the first line of defence.

India has recorded its highest-ever defence production of one lakh 54 thousand crore rupees in 2024 25. The defence exports have also reached a record 23 thousand 622 crore in 2024- 25 from less than one thousand crore rupees in 2014.

The upward trajectory in defence production is the result of continued government support over the past decade in the form of huge allocations and policy-level support extended to the country’s military industrial base. The Defence Ministry stated that the defence budget has increased from two lakh 53 thousand crore rupees in 2013-14 to six lakh 81 thousand crore rupees in 2025-26, underlining the government’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s military infrastructure.

The government aims to achieve defence manufacturing worth three lakh crore rupees and 50 thousand crore rupees in defence exports by 2029, reinforcing India’s role as a global defence manufacturing hub while boosting economic growth.

Growth in industrial activity in the eight core sectors of the economy remained flat in October 2025, the worst performance in 14 months, according to official data.

Growth in the Index of Eight Core Industries stood at 0% in October 2025, down from 3.8% in October of the previous year and 3% in September this year. October’s performance is the worst since August last year, when the index had contracted 1.5%.

The eight core industries — coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity — together account for 40.27% of the Index for Industrial Production (IIP).