Maha: Centre clears relocation of high-frequency airport radar from Dahisar to Gorai
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS): Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the Airports Authority of India has decided to relocate the high-frequency airport radar, currently located at Dahisar, to Gorai in the north-western suburbs of Mumbai. He added that the decision has also received approval from the Union Minister for Civil Aviation. In a […]
Maha tops NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2024; CM Fadnavis elated
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtra has secured the top rank in NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, surpassing Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. From policy to performance, the state is setting the pace for India’s growth story. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said: “Export Ready, Future […]
‘Xiplomacy’ strengthens China-US ties amid broader geopolitical tensions: Report
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Amid United States President Donald Trump’s tariff pressures and rising military tensions over Taiwan, reports from Beijing suggest ‘Xiplomacy’ evolving as a quiet and effective diplomatic tool through youth exchanges and cultural diplomacy. According to China’s state-controlled People’s Daily Online, since President Xi Jinping proposed the ‘50,000 in Five Years’ […]
Nepali Congress on verge of split as efforts to keep party united continue
Kathmandu, Jan 13 (IANS) The Nepali Congress appears to be on the verge of a split amid differences between two factions over the ongoing Special General Convention (SGC), although efforts to keep the party intact continued throughout Tuesday. The party’s two factions — one led by party president and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, […]
Rubio, EAM Jaishankar talk nuclear law, trade, Indo-Pacific
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reviewing key areas of cooperation, including civil nuclear energy, trade talks, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific. “Discussed trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence, and energy. Agreed to remain in touch on these […]
Trump says US economy rebounded in first year
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the American economy has rebounded sharply in less than one year, citing strong growth, falling inflation, rising wages and record investment as evidence of what he called a historic turnaround. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, on Tuesday, Trump said the recovery followed what he described […]
Trump says US action in Venezuela helping lower fuel prices, boost growth
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) President Donald Trump cited Venezuela while outlining his energy, economic, and security agenda, saying recent US actions involving the South American nation were helping lower fuel prices and support growth. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump described US involvement with Venezuela as successful and said it was now playing a […]
USISPF welcomes India’s role in minerals talks
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Eminent American trade and strategic advocacy group the US–India Strategic Partnership Forum welcomed India’s participation in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains in Washington, calling it an important step in strengthening US–India cooperation in a critical strategic sector. India was represented at the meeting by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister […]
Trump defends automobiles tariffs, targets China over ‘unfair’ import surge
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump defended his tariff-driven trade policy and said a 25 per cent tariff on foreign automobiles was aimed at stopping what he described as an unfair surge of auto imports, with China at the center of his criticism. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump said tariffs were […]
US Congress split on Greenland ahead of White House talks
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) The US Congress is divided over Greenland as senior officials from Denmark and the Arctic island prepare for talks at the White House this week, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s threats over the territory. The dispute has sharpened just as Danish and Greenlandic leaders are set to meet top US […]
