Piyush Goyal in Italy, meets biz leaders to strengthen strategic collaborations
Rome, June 6 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during his official visit to Italy, interacted with Mirco Maschio, Chairman of the Board at Maschio Gaspardo, a global leader in sustainable agricultural solutions, focusing on the prospects for collaboration as India advances in its effort to modernise the sector. “Had a fruitful discussion […]
India, Denmark agree to boost green transition in maritime sector
Copenhagen, June 6 (IANS) India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal and Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bodskov, on Friday agreed to strengthen the bilateral maritime collaboration between the two countries, which includes promoting the green transition of the maritime sector. The two ministers reaffirmed the Green Strategic Partnership, […]
New Zealand sees sharp rise in Covid-19, influenza
Wellington, June 6 (IANS) New Zealand is experiencing a significant surge in Covid-19 and other respiratory infections, with recent data showing a sharp jump in hospitalisations and outbreaks across the country. Healthline, the national medical advice service, reported an uptick in calls related to influenza-like illnesses, although the volume remains lower than the same period […]
G7 Summit invite to PM Modi shatters Opposition’s ‘foreign policy failure’ narrative
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Just days after the Congress and other opposition leaders mocked what they claimed was a diplomatic snub to India over its non-invitation to the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, the narrative has turned dramatically. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday confirmed that he has accepted an official invitation from his […]
PM Modi speaks with Canadian counterpart, confirms participation in G7 Summit
Ottawa/New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Canada’s new PM Mark Carney, discussing various global issues while also accepting the latter’s invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. “Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent […]
South Korea: Lee appoints veteran economic bureaucrat as presidential policy chief
Seoul, June 6 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Friday appointed former Vice Finance Minister Kim Yong-beom as his chief of staff for policy, the presidential office said. Kim had served in various capacities at the Finance Ministry and the financial regulator since entering public service in 1987. Kang Hoon-sik, Lee’s chief of staff, […]
