Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their “support and humanity’, former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka. […]
India and Luxembourg can collaborate more productively in fintech, AI and space: EAM Jaishankar
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India and Luxembourg can collaborate much more productively in fintech, space, digital world and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his opening remarks during his meeting with Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, EAM Jaishankar said that he looked […]
India and UAE focus on enhancing ‘positive military engagement’
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE’s Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations. In a statement shared on X, the Additional […]
US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem. Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance […]
Leading Canadian Underwriter Mashood Max Ali, FCIP, in Hyderabad
Hyderabadi-origin insurance leader explores cross-border opportunities (RAHNUMA) Mashood Max Ali, FCIP—one of Canada’s leading underwriting professionals of Hyderabadi origin—was in Hyderabad during the past week exploring potential business opportunities and strengthening cross-border insurance linkages between India and Canada. Ali is the Chief Underwriting Officer at PMU Specialty, Vancouver, Canada, where he specializes in placing complex […]
EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Khaleda Zia’s funeral
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent the government and people of India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who passed away in Dhaka, on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar […]
India’s centrality in Indo-Pacific a strategic prize that must be continuously earned: Report
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India is no longer a peripheral player in the affairs of Indo-Pacific but is becoming the fulcrum upon which regional stability and prosperity relies. India’s centrality in the Indo-Pacific is a strategic prize that must be continuously earned through investment in maritime capabilities, diplomatic engagement and economic integration, a report […]
Religious extremism and hatred are destroying the country: Amir ul-Hind Maulana Madani
(RAHNUMA) What happened in Bangladesh was extremely horrific. It was not merely a murder; rather, it was the height of brutality and savagery, and extremely condemnable. Islam does not permit this at all. This is not only a violation of Islamic teachings but also a cause of defaming Islam itself. Therefore, such people should be […]
Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector
Kathmandu, Dec 29 (IANS) Nepal and India have agreed to formulate and implement a biennial action plan within the next three months to translate bilateral agricultural cooperation agreements into concrete outcomes, Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said on Monday. During the ninth meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Agriculture Working Group, held on Sunday […]
India delivers 6 ambulances with modern medical equipment to Afghanistan
Kabul/New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India has delivered a consignment of six ambulances to Afghanistan, amid growing healthcare cooperation between the two countries, according to a media report. The ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment and can aid in transporting emergency patients and provide emergency health services, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhel, the Taliban spokesman for […]
