India, ASEAN discuss ways to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Manila, April 9 (IANS) Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Periasamy Kumaran and Undersecretary for Policy at the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, Leo M Herrera-Lim, co-chaired the 28th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting in Manila. During the meeting, the participants reviewed progress in the implementation of decisions of the ASEAN-India Summit held in October […]
Lebanon not part of US-Iran truce deal: Israeli envoy
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Asserting that Tehran is beaten and weaker than ever with its missile production machinery destroyed completely, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday reiterated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that Lebanon is not part of the ongoing two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Hours […]
India and Sweden agree to strengthen ties in trade, defence and innovation
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Sweden held the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in New Delhi on Thursday, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in political engagements, trade and investment, defence and security, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties. The two sides also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Secretary (West) at […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, highlights strong progress in bilateral ties
Port Louis/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius on Thursday and conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Describing the India-Mauritius partnership as wide-ranging and substantive, Jaishankar noted remarkable progress in the last one year across multiple domains. […]
Former Nepal PM Oli, ex-Home Minister Lekhak released from jail
Kathmandu, April 9 (IANS) Nepal’s former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, on Thursday, were released from judicial custody following an order from the Supreme Court, after spending 13 days in jail. The two were arrested on March 28 in connection with a culpable homicide-related case linked to the suppression […]
Mercedes-Benz India clocks record sales at 19,363 units
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday reported its highest-ever annual sales, retailing 19,363 units in FY25-26, up 2.29 per cent from 18,928 units in the previous fiscal, driven by strong demand for its top-end and core luxury segments. The company also recorded a 7.45 per cent growth in the […]
India, Bhutan sign key pacts to boost bilateral power trade
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Bhutan on Wednesday signed the tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, and the Methodology for Reactive Energy Accounting of the Reactive Power Exchange to streamline bilateral power trade, according to the Ministry of Power. The two agreements were signed at a meeting between India’s Power Minister Manohar Lal […]
Private sector’s role crucial for long-term innovation: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Thursday called upon the private sector to step up participation in research and development (R&D), stressing that stronger industry engagement is key to building a robust innovation ecosystem in India. The minister said the government has taken several enabling […]
FICCI urges steps to cut industry risks amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, 9 April (IANS) Apex business chamber FICCI on Thursday indicated that early signs of stress due to the West Asia conflict are visible across sectors, warranting proactive measures to mitigate immediate risks and build long-term resilience. In a report titled West Asia Conflict: Implications for India and Imperatives for Industry and Government, FICCI […]
UK Court orders SpiceJet to pay $8 million to lessor in fresh financial blow
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A UK court has ordered SpiceJet to pay around $8 million to an aircraft engine lessor in a fresh blow to the cash-strapped carrier. In a ruling, London’s Commercial Court granted summary judgment in favour of Sunbird France 02 SAS over unpaid rent and maintenance accruals linked to three aircraft […]
