India can play key role as world’s manufacturing partner: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the world is actively seeking reliable and resilient manufacturing partners and “India has the opportunity to play this role strongly” amid shifting global dynamics. Addressing a post-Budget Webinar, focusing on the theme of “Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth”, PM Modi urged stakeholders to […]
Hotel industry in India likely to grow up to 12 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic hospitality industry is likely to post sustained healthy performance in FY26 as revenues projected to grow 9–12 per cent year-on-year (YoY), a report said on Tuesday. This will be supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, according to the ICRA report. The […]
Women’s Asian Cup: India to launch Asian Cup journey in Perth against Vietnam
Perth, March 3 (IANS) After four years of hurt, the Indian senior women’s national team is finally ready to begin its AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 journey against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday in Perth, Australia, starting its campaign with a clash against Vietnam. The Blue Tigresses’ World Cup dream came to […]
India moving towards bio-driven economy: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India is preparing for a bio-driven economy where biotechnology will shape the future of manufacturing, healthcare and sustainable growth, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a new state-of-the-art “Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors” at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) […]
India deeply concerned with developments in Iran and Gulf region: MEA
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Saturday said that it remains deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. “India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge […]
India, Bhutan deepen ties on trans-boundary rivers, hydropower projects
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India and Bhutan have decided to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and hydropower projects at a high-level official meeting in Thimphu, according to an official statement issued on Friday. V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD and GR), Ministry […]
India and Italy discuss elevating industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation
Rome, Feb 27 (IANS) India and Italy on Friday discussed key strategic defence priorities while agreeing to elevate industrial collaborations to deepen defence cooperation between the two nations. The discussions were held during a meeting between Sanjeev Kumar, Defence Production Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, and Chief of Italian Defence Forces General Luciano Portolano. […]
Canadian PM Carney begins first official visit to India
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, arrived in Mumbai on Friday kicking off his first official visit to India. Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol and Marketing Jaykumar Rawal received them at the airport. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Carney’s visit marks […]
AI pact between Italy, India and Kenya to boost inclusive innovation: Report
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The trilateral cooperation agreement on artificial intelligence at the AI Impact Summit between Italy, India and Kenya will foster “AI-driven development across Africa, with a strong emphasis on local empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive innovation,” a new report has said. The report from AIBase.ng said the initiative emphasises co‑creation and African‑led […]
India, Gulf Cooperation Council launch FTA talks
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) The negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) were formally launched here on Tuesday with the signing of a joint statement by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi. “Amidst global uncertainties, it is most opportune […]
