India, Philippines celebrate 75 years of relationship with cultural summit in Cebu
Cebu, Feb 17 (IANS) A statue of Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar was unveiled over the weekend during the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit held in Cebu, known as the Philippines’ Queen City of the South, to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of India and the Philippines ties. Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled […]
India, Sri Lanka to bolster trade ties in critical mineral exploration
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka on Saturday discussed fostering bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, particularly in securing critical minerals essential for both nations’ economic and industrial growth. In a meeting with Sunil Handunnetti, Sri Lankan Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, […]
FIH Women’s Pro League: India edge past England through Navneet’s late goal in opener
Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) In a thrilling encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated England 3-2 in their opening match of the FIH Women’s Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6’), Deepika (25’), and Navneet Kaur (59’) found […]
India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects
Kathmandu, Feb 14 (IANS) India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects – Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme – the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held […]
Recognition of India’s diplomatic success on world stage a proud moment for all: Paranjpe
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced that the US was willing to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, Anand Paranjpe, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar on Friday expressed strong support for the move, calling it a significant step forward for India’s ties […]
Energy Week 2025: India signs multiple pacts for resilient, sustainable energy future
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Multiple strategic agreements during the ‘India Energy Week 2025’ reaffirm the country’s commitment to securing affordable, sustainable and diversified energy supplies while fostering global collaborations in cutting-edge energy solutions, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has stressed. These partnerships will help us achieve our energy transition […]
India’s e-waste offers $6 billion economic opportunity: Report
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) There is an estimated economic potential of $6 billion from recoverable materials through metal extraction as India’s e-waste holds a great economic opportunity, a report said on Friday. India is now the world’s third-largest e-waste producer, after China and the US. The country’s e-waste has doubled from 2 million metric tonnes […]
India, US bilateral trade focuses on high-growth sectors like chips, electronics
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Despite ongoing challenges, such as tariffs and protectionist policies, India and the US have set an ambitious goal of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade, with a focus on high-growth sectors like semiconductors, electronics, and critical technologies, industry experts said on Friday. The India-US bilateral engagement, following Prime Minister Narendra […]
India fastest-growing hub for certified financial planner professionals, sees 18 pc surge: Report
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) India is emerging as the fastest-growing hub for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals, with their numbers rising by 18 per cent in the country, according to a report on Friday. The report by FPSB India, the Indian subsidiary of the Financial Planning Standards Board, (FPSB) showed that CFP professionals grew to […]
India and Cambodia continue to strengthen Buddhist linkages
Phnom Penh, Feb 12 (IANS) India and Cambodia continue to solidify Buddhist linkages, including religious tourism. Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Vanlalvawna Bawitlung called on the Cambodian Minister of Culture and Religion Chay Borin and discussed ways to further strengthen various cultural partnerships. During their meeting, they also discussed the expansion of cooperation in religious affairs […]
