Odisha govt signs pact with IFC to strengthen PPP ecosystem
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen the state’s Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held here under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of […]
EU cementing ties with India as bloc looks beyond China: Report
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The European Union (EU) and India have agreed to deepen ties on trade and technology, making India only the second country after the United States to have this level of formal partnership with Brussels, according to a report in The European Conservative news portal. The move sends a clear political […]
IAF Rafales arrive in Australia for Pitch Black 2026 air combat exercise
Canberra, July 17 (IANS) India’s Rafale fighter jets and C-17 transport aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) premier multinational air combat exercise, Pitch Black 2026, marking another step in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries. Announcing the arrival of the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent, the […]
US spy agencies split over China election intel
Washington, July 17 (IANS) Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump’s administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. The documents include internal FBI emails, intelligence assessments and inter-agency correspondence that reveal officials disputed […]
Trump unveils sweeping election overhaul plan
Washington, July 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the most sweeping election reform agenda of his second presidency, combining the release of declassified intelligence with a series of executive actions and a renewed push for legislation that would tighten voting rules ahead of next year’s US midterm elections. In a rare prime-time address […]
South Korean President Lee reiterates plan to designate December 3 as day for people’s sovereignty
Seoul, July 17 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday reiterated his plan to designate December 3 as a day of people’s sovereignty that would mark the anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed imposition of martial law. In a Facebook post marking the 78th Constitution Day, Lee pledged to designate December […]
Outgoing FAO India representative calls on MEA Secretary
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Outgoing United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) representative in India, Takayuki Hagiwara, met Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, in New Delhi on Friday. During the meeting, George appreciated services and contributions of Takayuki Hagiwara to FAO’s activities in India. “Mr. Takayuki Hagiwara, outgoing […]
India-Argentina ties growing stronger: Argentina diplomat
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Hailing growing ties between India and Argentina, Consul General of Argentina in Mumbai, Daniel Quer Confalonieri, said on Friday that both countries continue to work on expanding cooperation across various sectors In an interview with IANS, Confalonieri also recalled how the ‘International Day of Yoga’ was celebrated widely in Argentina. “Although […]
Kenya airport deal proves China’s disinformation drive to win African infra projects
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) China continues to use media influence, psychological operations and debt diplomacy to secure overpriced deals in Kenya and other African countries, a new report alleged, citing an example of a recent contract to expand Kenya’s international airport. The contract could deepen Kenya’s financial dependence and compromise sovereignty, the report from […]
Indian envoy meets Japanese parliamentarians, discusses deepening bilateral ties
Tokyo, July 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Friday attended the general meeting of the Japan-India Parliamentarians’ Friendship League (JIPFL) held in Tokyo and explained the future goals set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. “Ambassador Mallick attended the general meeting of the Japan-India Friendship Parliamentarians’ League (JIPFL) […]
