Dhaka: India and Bangladesh continue work on strengthening bilateral partnerships
Dhaka, March 3 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma on Tuesday held a series of meetings with ministers of the newly-formed Tarique Rahman led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between both countries. According to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Verma called on Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, […]
India and Rwanda discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India and Rwanda held the Joint Commission Meeting on Tuesday, reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, education, science and technology, digital platforms, culture and people-to-people contacts. Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign […]
India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, conveying that India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. During their conversation, the two leaders emphasised the urgent need to restore […]
US: In the richest nation, tribes still haul water
Washington, March 3 (IANS) In the world’s largest economy, entire Native American communities still haul water for miles, rely on crumbling irrigation systems, and face fiscal collapse after the closure of a single mine, a reality laid bare at a U.S. Senate hearing that underscored the stark development gaps inside the United States. At a […]
US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Tehran’s drones; Israel, US continue pounding Iran
New York, March 3 (IANS) As the war continued unrelentingly, Iran’s drone hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday leading to its closure while the US and Israel continued to pound targets across Iran. Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said that two drones hit the Embassy damaging it slightly, and there were no reports […]
Iran officially closes Strait of Hormuz, crude oil pices expected to soar
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) With Iran officially closing the Strait of Hormuz with a stern warning to oil ships, crude oil pices are expected to soar further in coming days. Iranian officials told the state media that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and if anyone tries to pass, “the heroes of the Revolutionary […]
Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Gold prices climbed for a fifth straight session in the global markets on Tuesday amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and a spike in energy prices. MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 […]
Iran war: Crude steadies after sharp spike amid supply chain crisis
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Crude oil traded about 1 per cent higher on on Tuesday, showing signs of a temporary steading following over 10 per cent surge in previous session amid escalating conflict in West Asia and concerns about supply through the Strait of Hormuz. The US crude futures rose 1.4 per cent to […]
Canada bets big on India’s growth by crucial $2.6 billion Uranium deal
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Recently concluded $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement of Canada with India strengthens Ottawa’s economic ties in the Indo‑Pacific, uses India’s sheer “scale of industrial growth” and helps reduce reliance on US as a single market, a report has said. The report from One World Outlook said the agreement, announced as […]
India can play key role as world’s manufacturing partner: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the world is actively seeking reliable and resilient manufacturing partners and “India has the opportunity to play this role strongly” amid shifting global dynamics. Addressing a post-Budget Webinar, focusing on the theme of “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth”, PM Modi urged stakeholders to […]
