India-G7 ties driven by engagement, not endorsement: Report

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India-G7 relationship has remained resilient because it is founded on engagement rather than endorsement. India’s value to the G7 does not stem from consistently aligning with Western policies, instead it lies in its ability to engage across competing blocs and forums, a report has stated. “When Indian Prime Minister […]
PM Modi’s Slovakia trip will strengthen political relations, economic security: Indian Ambassador

Bratislava, June 13 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Slovakia on Saturday stated that PM Modi’s trip to Slovakia will not only strengthen political relations, but also economic security and people-to-people contacts. “This is a historic and important trip. This is the first trip by an Indian Prime Minister since the country’s independence in 1993. This is […]
Strong Indian community turnout at Riyadh blood donation camp

Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Saturday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh. “Counsellor Shri Sharique Badr inaugurated a Blood Donation Camp organised by the Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC) in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh,” the Embassy wrote on X. […]
Tokyo leadership conclave set to bolster India–Japan ties ahead of Takaichi’s visit

Tokyo, June 13 (IANS) A high-level India–Japan business and leadership conclave is scheduled to take place next week at the historic Akasaka Prince Classic House in Tokyo as both countries enter a new chapter of strategic and economic cooperation. Organised by Connect India Japan, in collaboration with leading partners from both countries, the ‘Rising India […]
SEBI has made Indian markets safer, more transparent than US: Experts on SpaceX shares

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath and Capitalmind Mutual Fund CEO Deepak Shenoy have drawn attention to restrictions imposed by US brokerage Fidelity on investors seeking to sell shares acquired in the recent SpaceX IPO, contrasting the practice with India’s regulatory framework. Under Fidelity’s policy, investors who sell their allotted SpaceX shares […]
India well positioned for seamless cross-border paperless trade: Experts

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the frontrunners in trade digitalisation and is well positioned to advance towards seamless cross-border paperless trade, according to policymakers, industry leaders and trade experts. The assessment emerged during a high-level session on India’s Trade Digitalisation: From Domestic to Cross-Border Integration at the Asia-Pacific Trade […]
India highlights strong economic partnership with Kenya, untapped potential for further growth

Nairobi, June 13 (IANS) The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya on Saturday highlighted the strong economic partnership between India and Kenya and the untapped potential for further growth at a business event in Eldoret. “High Commission, in association with India-Kenya Chamber of Commerce (IKCC), organised a business event in Eldoret to promote trade and investments […]
Startups hail global platform as PM Modi to inaugurate Bharat Innovates in France

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ in France, Indian startups and innovators on Saturday expressed strong enthusiasm and optimism over the global platform showcasing India’s deep-tech, clean energy and healthcare innovation ecosystem, alongside his participation in the G7 Summit at Evian and the VivaTech […]
Alia Bhatt lauds World Cup-winning cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma’s grit and passion for the game

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming spy-action film ‘Alpha’ has lauded India cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for their brilliant knock and the game. As Team India set their sights on lifting their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, two heroes […]
When Lara Dutta revealed why she helped Priyanka Chopra during the Miss Universe

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta once gave a phenomenal reply as veteran actress and host Simi Garewal accused her of not being ambitious enough. During Lara’s appearance on the chat show, “Rendezvous with Simi Garewal”, Simi had asked, “Priyanka (Chopra) was on my show, and she was telling me that when you were […]