India's Key Developments: Green Hydrogen, Labour Policy, Surrogacy Law, and Economic Pacts Mark Recent Hours
October 12, 2025
India has witnessed significant developments across various sectors in the last 24 hours. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy designated three major ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs, accelerating the nation's clean energy transition. The draft 'Shram Shakti Niti 2025' was released for public consultation, outlining a comprehensive national labour and employment policy. In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court stated that age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, cannot be applied retrospectively to couples who initiated the process before the law's enactment. Economically, the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into effect, aiming to attract substantial investments and generate jobs. Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi met with the CEO of AI firm Anthropic, discussing India's role in AI innovation, while the US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor visited to strengthen bilateral ties. The India Mobile Congress 2025 also concluded, highlighting advancements in telecom and digital transformation.