India aims to achieve $30 billion medical devices market by 2030
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India’s medical device exports crossed $4 billion in FY25, as the country aims to achieve $30 billion medical devices market by 2030, while leveraging its significant domestic market for scaling, according to senior government officials. India’s medical devices sector has emerged as a critical component of the country’s healthcare and […]
India’s gems and jewellery exports rise 3.86 pc in Feb
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India’s gems and jewellery exports rose 3.86 per cent year-on-year to $2,680.79 million (Rs 24,340.05 crore) in February, supported by exporters expanding into new international markets, according to data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Exports from the sector had stood at $2,581.08 million (Rs 22,460.13 […]
Fuel, LPG supplies stable; India in touch with global partners amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reiterated India’s call for de-escalation in the ongoing regional conflict while assuring that adequate supplies of crude oil, petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the country. The government also said efforts are underway to safeguard maritime operations and repatriate Indian seafarers from […]
Hockey WC Qualifiers: India beat Italy 1-0 to enter final
Hyderabad, March 13 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey team earned their spot in the Final of FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana as they beat Italy 1-0 in their Semi-Final contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Friday. Manisha Chauhan (40′) scored the winning goal for India […]
India, US continue talks for mutually beneficial trade deal: Commerce Ministry
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday said that India and the United States continue to remain engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, rejecting media reports that suggested a pause in negotiations. In a statement, the ministry clarified that there has been no hold on […]
India sends medical aid, relief material to cyclone-hit Madagascar
Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Sharing the information in a post on X, the […]
Indonesia inks pact to buy BrahMos missile from India
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indonesia has entered into an agreement with India to buy the BrahMos missile system, its Defence Ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait said on Monday. Rico told the Reuters news agency that the agreement was “part of Indonesia’s modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector”. BrahMos, […]
India emerges as a strategic partner for EU: Report
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s relations with Germany and the European Union (EU) have strengthened from being based merely on trade ties to a strategic alignment encompassing economics, technology and shared interest in a stable Indo-Pacific, according to a new report “Recent high level visits and upgraded frameworks with Germany, France, Italy, Finland, and […]
India first to assist Nepal in election logistics, says minister Anil Sinha
Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) India was the first country to extend assistance to Nepal for conducting the national election held on Thursday, following the political upheaval last year that forced former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign after widespread protests led largely by younger citizens. In an interview with IANS, retired Justice Anil Sinha, […]
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: India ready to face dynamic Japan after Vietnam debacle
Perth, March 6 (IANS) The Indian senior women’s national team will face the mighty Japan in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Saturday. India currently stand third in the group despite the 1-2 loss against Vietnam in their first […]
