Piyush Goyal in Brussels: India, EU push mutually beneficial FTA negotiations

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and discussed the India-EU FTA negotiations which are in the crucial phase. Goyal held high-level discussions with Sefcovic in Brussels, Belgium, as both sides have intensified efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, […]
India has become leader in telecom services, product: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India is no longer a follower in telecom and has now become a leader in the sector, both in terms of services and also in terms of products, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, said on Friday. The number of customers across the […]
India storm into final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with win over Malaysia

Johor (Malaysia), Oct 17 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team produced a fine performance, as they defeated Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia, on Friday. The win takes India into the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, where they will […]
India and Egypt share commitment to progress of Global South: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday highlighted that India and Egypt share commitment to the progress of the Global South. “India and Egypt share a commitment to the progress of the Global South and the strengthening of independence and freedom of choice of nations in world affairs. This […]
Sri Lanka Prime Minister seeks India’s help to rev up digital drive

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday sought India’s support for promoting digital transformation in the island nation, powered by human capital, innovation, and partnerships. “We envision a generation of students who are not just learners, but creators, problem solvers, and innovators—fuelling a national ecosystem of AI hubs, incubators, […]
India and Kyrgyzstan enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation during NSA Doval’s visit

Bishkek, Oct 15 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Lt. General Baktybek Bekbolotov in Bishkek on Wednesday as both countries agreed to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking. During their meeting, NSA Doval and Lt General Bekbolotov discussed regional security issues and stressed […]
India, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen ties in textile sector

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday decided to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the textile sector, an official statement said. The decision came at a meeting between a high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalil ibn Salamah, and India’s Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami […]
India crash out of AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification race after defeat to Singapore

Margao (Goa), Oct 14 (IANS) India lost the lead and the match, as they slumped to a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Singapore on Tuesday at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. The defeat ended India’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. Lallianzuala Chhangte gave India an early […]
Spiritual neighbours India and Mongolia set to enhance strategic ties next week

Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) A Mongolian-Indian business forum, a “Beautiful Homeland of Mongolia” concert and painting and Morin Khuur exhibitions will also be held next week during the State Visit of Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to India from October 13-16, his office in Ulaanbaatar stated on Saturday. Strategic partners, spiritual neighbours India and Mongolia […]
Japan, India to pursue joint investment opportunities in Central Asia: Report

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tokyo established financing and labour frameworks that enable India and Japan to enhance their economic influence in Central Asia and the SCO region, a report has said. This could be achieved through a Japan-India Eurasia Investment Partnership, combining Japanese funding with Indian execution […]