India bets on green ports to power next phase of maritime growth
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) India’s ambition to become a strong maritime power is no longer just a long-term goal — it is clearly visible along its 7,500-kilometre coastline. Ports that were once modest trade gateways are now busy hubs of economic activity, handling growing volumes of cargo and supporting India’s push for manufacturing, exports, […]
Allegations of Control and a Royal Rift: Alexander Azam Jah on Mukarram Jah’s Final Years
Royal Feud Enters Public Record (RAHNUMA) In a rare and candid interview with ThePrint, Alexander Azam Jah, the Australia-based son of Mukarram Jah, has alleged that his stepmother, Esra Birgen, exercised what he describes as “near-total control” over his father’s life during his final years. The interview has brought into the open a long-simmering dispute […]
FTA with India means more jobs, exports, higher incomes: New Zealand PM
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India will add more employment, exports, and raise incomes, said New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday. He said this as India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA, marking a major economic and strategic milestone. “We said we’d secure a […]
American tech giants pour billions into India’s data hubs: Report
Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) American technology giants are pouring tens of billions of dollars into India as the country emerges as a key global hub for data centres and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, a New York Times report detailed on Saturday. The daily said that investments – led by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta – […]
India launches ‘One Stop Centre for Women’ in Canada
Toronto, Dec 27 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Canada’s Toronto has set up a dedicated One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW), to assist Indian women facing distress, covering issues including domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation and legal challenges. The Centre would operate from the Indian mission in Toronto. “The One Stop […]
Brazilian President Lula could visit India next month, sources say
Brasilia/New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, could visit India early next year, top sources indicated to IANS on Tuesday. The visit, which could materialise at the end of January or early February 2026, is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Brazil. It is expected that India […]
India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the conversation, both leaders expressed confidence in doubling bilateral trade […]
India and Japan discuss cooperation in disaster risk reduction
Tokyo, Dec 22 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, called on Japan’s State Minister for Disaster Management Akama Jiro on Monday, discussing cooperation in disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience. In a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan stated, “Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick called on the State Minister for Disaster Management […]
India’s rapid transformation impresses USIBC President
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) India’s economic acceleration and digital transformation are reshaping the country at a pace that many outside observers may underestimate, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said after a recent visit. Keshap said meetings with cabinet ministers, parliamentarians, experts and business leaders left him with “a clear sense of […]
India’s biogas sector likely to attract Rs 5,000 crore investment in 2026-27
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) India’s biogas sector is expected to attract an investment exceeding Rs 5,000 crore during the financial year 2026-27 on the back of rising market demand for gas, according to the Indian Biogas Association (IBA). According to government data, 94 compressed biogas (CBG) plants sold more than 31,400 tonnes of CBG […]
