India, US close to trade deal: US Prez’s envoy pick Sergio Gor
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to India, during his Senate confirmation hearing, revealed that the US has invited an Indian delegation to visit Washington next week and the two sides are close to a deal. “We’re actively negotiating with the Indians right now. In fact, the President […]
Trump cites ‘secondary sanctions’ on India as proof of tough stance on Russia
Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted his “secondary sanctions” on India as proof of its tough stance against Russia. While speaking to the press alongside Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump pushed back against criticism of his inaction on Russia, arguing that his measures against India demonstrated otherwise. “How do you […]
India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties
Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid the reshaping of the global trade order owing to tariff-led negotiations by the United States (US), the just-concluded visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to Russia, which explored ways to further enhance economic ties while reviving trade corridors, comes at a critical juncture, a report said on […]
India, Russia to hold talks tomorrow in Moscow
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21). The talks are expected to cover a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues, […]
India bolstering defence capabilities, remains committed to regional peace: Report
Hanoi, Aug 15 (IANS) India’s drive for defence self reliance and technological advancement has received a significant boost with the approval of a $2.3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) project to develop next-generation Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report cited on Friday. The development underscores India’s commitment to […]
India and Russia discuss ways to further intensify defence partnership
Moscow, Aug 6 (IANS) Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin on Wednesday held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia, as both sides discussed ways to further intensify the multifaceted India-Russia Special Privileged Strategic Partnership. “During the talks, the sides discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere, confirmed […]
Citing India’s ‘reform momentum’, IMF raises growth projection as it remains fastest-growing economy
United Nations, July 29 (IANS) Citing its “reform momentum” as one of the factors, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised India’s growth projections for this and next fiscal years to 6.4 per cent as it continues as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Deniz Igan, a division chief in the Research Department, said one of […]
India ‘working along same line’ as US-Indonesia trade deal: Trump
New York, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump stated that India is working on a trade deal along the same lines as the one he announced with Indonesia, which will provide the US with greater access to the Indian market. Under the deal with Jakarta, there will be a 19 per cent tariff on […]
Discovering the Heart of Iran: A Journey of History, Hospitality, and Hidden Wonders
By Mohd Zubair Ali Food & Travel Blogger | @Hyderabad.Food.Diaries Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of the most vibrant places around the world. As a food and travel blogger with 15 awards to my name, I’ve come to believe that the real essence of a place lies in […]
India, Denmark agree to boost green transition in maritime sector
Copenhagen, June 6 (IANS) India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal and Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bodskov, on Friday agreed to strengthen the bilateral maritime collaboration between the two countries, which includes promoting the green transition of the maritime sector. The two ministers reaffirmed the Green Strategic Partnership, […]
