India, Germany ink slew of pacts to boost ties in trade, technology, renewable energy
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Reiterating their support for the conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), India and Germany on Monday signed a slew of agreements across sectors such as trade, technology, health and renewable energy. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides concluded 19 agreements and made several policy […]
Despite setback, Assam celebrates launch of ‘Lachit-1’ satellite
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) It was a moment of pride for Assam as the state’s first satellite, Lachit-1, developed by students of the Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), was carried onboard Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV-C62 rocket that lifted off on Monday. Although the mission did not achieve its intended outcome due to the launch […]
Maersk explores ethanol fuel to cut emissions and reduce reliance on China
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Maersk is considering increasing its use of ethanol as a fuel as part of its efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce dependence on China for green fuels. In an interview with the Financial Times, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said the company is exploring ethanol as an alternative fuel because […]
Digital India driving culture, content and creativity-led ‘Orange Economy’: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Digital India has created a whole new community of creators and is driving the unprecedented rise of the ‘Orange Economy’, covering culture, content and creativity. Speaking at the final session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 here, PM Modi said India […]
China’s staged illusions rather than genuine tech breakthroughs create trust deficit: Report
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) China’s eagerness to project technological dominance often relies on staged illusions rather than genuine breakthroughs, a report has said, adding that while such spectacles may impress domestic audiences, the global community increasingly views them as hollow. “Each exposure of fakery or malfunction damages China’s credibility, reinforcing doubts about its actual […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan discusses agriculture, rural development with FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and held extensive pre-Budget consultations on various aspects related to agriculture and rural development. He expressed confidence that the Budget for financial year 2026–27 will prove to be a milestone in realising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
Over 1.1 million farm pumps solarised under PM-KUSUM scheme: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday underscored India’s commitment to integrating renewable energy with agriculture and food systems to enhance energy security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods. The minister was addressing the inter-ministerial dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems, jointly convened by the […]
Gujarat CM holds talks with German business delegation in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) A high-level German business delegation led by State Secretary Stefan Rauenhoff held a strategic meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Monday. The delegation is visiting India to participate in the India-Germany CEO Forum, which was convened in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor […]
PM Modi urges German companies to make full use of India’s talent
Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged German companies to make full use of India’s talent, and further strengthen skill, innovation, and industrial linkages. Addressing the ‘India-Germany CEOs Forum’ in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, PM Modi said that India’s talent pool is capable of advancing innovation and productivity […]
RBI endorsement proves Assam’s strong fiscal health: CM Sarma
Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday mounted a sharp counterattack against the Congress over allegations of poor fiscal management, asserting that Assam is the best fiscally managed and fastest-growing state in the country, a claim he said stands firmly validated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Reacting to […]
