‘Joyous moment’: India welcomes inclusion of Deepawali in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) As Deepawali was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, India on Wednesday welcomed the decision and called it a joyous moment. Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to social media ‘X’ and said, “A joyous moment as Deepavali, […]
India, Australia take significant steps to develop industry-aligned talent: Minister
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and Australia are taking significant steps toward developing a globally mobile, industry-aligned talent pool, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the third Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting, he stressed the need for a time-bound roadmap to […]
India, Bangladesh release fishermen in mutual exchange
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) India and Bangladesh successfully concluded the release and repatriation of 47 Indian fishermen and 38 Bangladesh fishermen, along with their operable vessel, on Tuesday, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Indian fishermen had been recently arrested by Bangladesh authorities after inadvertently crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, while […]
Italian Deputy PM Tajani to visit India, hold talks with EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani will arrive here on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to India. During his visit, Tajani will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday. He will travel to Mumbai and attend official engagements on Thursday, according to a […]
India scales up cyclone relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 9 (IANS) As part of its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah, India has been delivering life-saving assistance, essential relief supplies, and critical early-recovery capabilities across the island nation, including in areas that were badly impacted and had been rendered inaccessible, the Ministry of External Affairs […]
India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector
Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, and discussed further strengthening between the two nations in healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, pharma manufacturing, equipment, medical devices, and capacity building. The Indian High Commission noted that India is a “trusted and long-standing partner” […]
Nepal Minister seeks India’s cooperation to export more power to Bangladesh
Kathmandu, Dec 9 (IANS) Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kul Man Ghising on Tuesday requested India to allow the export of an additional 20 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh using India’s transmission infrastructure. Under the tripartite agreement between Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, Nepal has been exporting 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh […]
Top US official Hooker to visit India, hold crucial talks with Foreign Secretary Misri
Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will be on a visit to India from December 7-11, during which she is scheduled to meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials and discuss regional security, economic cooperation, and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. Apart from New Delhi, Hooker […]
‘New horizons in India-China ties’: Indian envoy inaugurates new Chancery premises of Shanghai Consulate
Beijing, Dec 7 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, on Sunday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Consulate General of India in Shanghai at the Dawning Centre in Changning district, marking the first relocation of its office premises in over 32 years. The Consulate General said […]
India can gain global influence with the right AI policies: Khosla
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become “the great equalizer” for India and dramatically expand the country’s global influence — but only if policymakers move quickly to harness its potential, tech investor Vinod Khosla has said. Delivering the keynote at India’s AI Impact Summit pre-conference in San Francisco, hosted by Indian Consulate in […]
