INS Sudarshini departs Spain’s Barcelona after concluding port call
Barcelona, Sep 7 (IANS) Reaffirming the enduring maritime ties between India and Spain, Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded its six-day Barcelona port call as part of ongoing transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26. During the visit, the Commanding Officer held professional exchanges with senior officials of the Spanish Navy and maritime authorities. A deck […]
Nepal’s President urges global climate action after deadly floods
Kathmandu, Sep 7 (IANS) Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel on Monday called on the international community to take concrete and effective measures to ensure climate justice for Nepal and other ecologically vulnerable countries, saying the recent disaster has exposed the extraordinary fragility of the Himalayan environment. Addressing the nation, President Paudel said the disaster had […]
India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership
Bangkok, Sep 7 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vijavat Isarabhakdi, holding discussions on further strengthening the India-Thailand Strategic Partnership. “Ambassador Puneet Agrawal paid a courtesy call on Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand HE Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi. Discussions focused on […]
India and Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral cooperation in environment and climate action
Riyadh, Sep 7 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Monday met Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti, Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia and discussed bilateral cooperation in the fields of environment and climate action. “Had a good meeting with H.E. […]
Russia Today launches Hindi operations in India ahead of Putin’s visit
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) RT (Russia Today) launched its Hindi digital operation in India, expanding the Russian state-backed broadcaster’s presence beyond the English-speaking audience it has cultivated over the past year and into India’s vast Hindi-language news market. The launch comes days before the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 and ahead […]
EAM Jaishankar highlights close ties with Gulf, West Asia during meeting on ongoing conflict
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday highlighted India’s close ties with the Gulf and West Asia/North Africa region at a Consultative Committee meeting in New Delhi. “Chaired a Consultative Committee meeting on India’s relations with West Asia today in New Delhi. Highlighted India’s close ties with the Gulf […]
Over 600 technology experts to discuss AI, cybersecurity at APNIC conference
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Over 600 internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders will gather in Mumbai for the 62nd APNIC Conference (APNIC 62) from September 4 to September 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity and the resilience of Internet infrastructure, an official statement said on Monday. The conference will bring together technical experts, network […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai tomorrow
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the commencement of one of the world’s largest annual fintech gatherings that brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and academia. The four-day event, scheduled from September 8 […]
Piyush Goyal floats 5-point plan to boost ecosystem to target 10 million medical value tourists
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday outlined a five-point action plan to strengthen India’s medical value tourism ecosystem and position the country as a gateway for international health and wellness services with the highest quality standards. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Sanjeevani 2026’ at the ‘Bharat […]
NITI Aayog urges strategic electrification of India’s key freight corridors
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) NITI Aayog on Monday underscored the need for strategic electrification of key freight corridors, given that 70 per cent of the country’s freight moves by road. Observing that only around 800 heavy-duty electric trucks were sold in 2025, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, called for blended finance mechanisms, leasing models, […]
