India to have minimal impact if USAID shuts
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) India will have a minimal impact if the Trump administration shuts the USAID programme. President Donald Trump’s close adviser and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk announced on Monday that Trump has agreed to shut down the programme. In such a scenario it will have […]
UNGA President to visit India from today to deepen multilateral ties on global issues
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philemon Yang is set to embark on an official visit to India from February 4 to February 8 at the invitation of the Government of India. His visit aims to enhance bilateral relations and deepen multilateral cooperation on global issues such as international peace, […]
India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Port of Spain, Jan 28 (IANS) India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige, the High Commission of India in Trinidad and Tobago announced on Tuesday. In a […]
India summons Lankan envoy, lodges ‘strong protest’ over firing on Indian fishermen
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island, earlier in the day. Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to […]
India, Telangana pavilions inaugurated at World Economic Forum
Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IANS) The India Pavilion at the World Economic Forum in Davos was inaugurated jointly by Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Skill Development Jayant Chaudhary, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, state IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, and Kerala State Minister for Industries and Law P. […]
2025 likely to be another record-breaking year for IPOs in India
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Driven by strong fundamentals and resilient economy, the Indian equity markets are likely to see another record-breaking year for initial public offerings (IPOs), according to reports. The fundraising activity in the country has been broad-based across sectors so far. Domestic investments provided resilience amid geopolitical risks and market volatility, according […]
PM Modi sets ball rolling for India to become world’s 2nd largest metro rail network
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation for multiple urban railway development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on Sunday, India is well on track to become the second-largest metro rail network in the world, according to a statement by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs […]
Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park showcases India’s clean energy goals: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The 600 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, showcases the scale and ambition of India’s clean energy goals, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday. Joshi, who visited the country’s largest floating solar project, said this innovative renewable […]
Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan’s two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday. Earlier today, the White House confirmed Sullivan’s visit […]
India concerned with Chinese mega project on trans-border river, new counties in illegally and forcibly occupied territory
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) More than a week after the Chinese government approved the construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, India on Friday vowed to “take necessary measures” while urging Beijing to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by the decision. The […]
