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Egypt envoy says a more ‘flexible trade network’ than IMEC would give India access to wider market

In response to a question by ThePrint, Egypt’s Ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal says Cairo has been deliberating about IMEC, but Suez Canal cannot be excluded from global trade.

It’s official: New object zipping through our solar system is the 3rd known interstellar visitor

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Egyptian foreign minister’s India visit postponed after US strikes nuclear facilities in Iran

This is the second time this year that the Egyptian FM's visit to India has been postponed due to geopolitical situation in West Asia. Abdelatty was set to travel to New Delhi Monday.

Egypt to host ’emergency’ Arab summit to discuss ‘serious developments’ for Palestine

The announcement comes following US President Donald Trump's meet with Israeli PM Netanyahu and his statements about 'takeover of Gaza Strip' & resettlement of Palestinians.

Biden speaks with Egyptian President, discusses Middle East ceasefire, hostage deal

The two leaders discussed deal based on Biden's proposal endorsed by UN Security Council.

India, Egypt strengthen strategic ties in New Delhi talks

The 13th round of Foreign Office Consultations Thursday focused on cooperation in various sectors.

Egypt out military shopping, eyes Tejas and Dhruv as high-level delegation visits HAL

Delegation visited Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s facilities this week, days after its maiden international air show. It is rumoured the African country is also going in for Chinese J-10s.

Biden, Egyptian President discuss Gaza ceasefire, meeting in Cairo

A White House statement outlines ongoing efforts to reach a comprehensive deal to reach a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

Amid fears of military escalation, UK & Egypt ask airlines to avoid Lebanese, Iranian airspace

Airlines globally, including United Airlines & Singapore Airlines, have either suspended, delayed, or are revisiting flight schedules to West Asia after killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

Egypt agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza, Biden to send senior team to Cairo

Announcement was made after phone call between Biden and Sisi, during which two discussed ongoing efforts to secure release of hostages and address humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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New CPI basket shows that India’s expenditure pattern has changed

The changes ensure that payments such as dearness allowance or pensions, that are linked to the CPI, will be more closely based on the true consumption baskets of households.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.