September 14, 2026: India and MERCOSUR have launched negotiations to expand their Preferential Trade Agreement, while India’s retail inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August, remaining above the RBI’s 4% target for the third consecutive month. The government has also approved extended power exports to Nepal and announced an upgrade of the National Highway helpline.
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- India and MERCOSUR Launch Talks to Expand Preferential Trade Agreement
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced the launch of negotiations to expand the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. - India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.82% in August
India’s retail inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July. Inflation remained above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target for the third consecutive month this year, with food prices contributing to the increase. - India Approves Power Export to Nepal for 18 Hours a Day Till December 31
The government has approved power exports to the Nepal Electricity Authority for 18 hours a day until December 31, 2026. The approved exports include 600 MW through the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar line and 54 MW through another transmission route. - India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to PTA
India and MERCOSUR have signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement. The agreement is aimed at facilitating paperless trade and modernising customs procedures between India and MERCOSUR countries. - Jaishankar Co-Chairs 19th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 19th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi. He described Vietnam as a key partner for India’s Act East Policy, Vision MAHASAGAR and its Indo-Pacific outlook. - NHAI to Upgrade 1033 National Highway Helpline With Advanced Technology
The National Highways Authority of India will upgrade its 1033 National Highway Helpline with advanced technology to provide faster and better assistance to people travelling on National Highways. - Jaishankar Holds Phone Call With Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation and the situation in Ukraine. - CEC Gyanesh Kumar Begins Three-Day Visit to Bhutan
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reached Thimphu for a three-day visit. He is scheduled to meet Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, with engagements also linked to Bhutan’s National Voters’ Day. - Coal Ministry to Launch Special Campaign 6.0 on E-Waste Management
The Ministry of Coal will launch Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to 31, focusing on the effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste. - Postal Employee Delegation Meets Jitendra Singh
A delegation representing All India employee organisations of the Department of Posts met Union Minister Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. Discussions covered the transformation of postal services and employee-related matters.
