India, Chile close to sealing social security pact as CEPA talks enter final stage
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India and Chile are close to finalising a social security agreement that is expected to make it easier for professionals to work across borders and encourage greater investments between the two countries, Chile’s Ambassador to India Juan Angulo has said. Formal CEPA negotiations between India and Chile began in May […]
British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) British Columbia (BC) will send a trade delegation to India for a five-day mission, starting January 12, to promote local businesses and seek new markets, the province’s Premier David Eby has said. The mission will a include BC’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon, with officials scheduled to […]
Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their “support and humanity’, former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka. […]
India and Luxembourg can collaborate more productively in fintech, AI and space: EAM Jaishankar
Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India and Luxembourg can collaborate much more productively in fintech, space, digital world and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his opening remarks during his meeting with Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, EAM Jaishankar said that he looked […]
India and UAE focus on enhancing ‘positive military engagement’
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE’s Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations. In a statement shared on X, the Additional […]
US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem. Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance […]
Leading Canadian Underwriter Mashood Max Ali, FCIP, in Hyderabad
Hyderabadi-origin insurance leader explores cross-border opportunities (RAHNUMA) Mashood Max Ali, FCIP—one of Canada’s leading underwriting professionals of Hyderabadi origin—was in Hyderabad during the past week exploring potential business opportunities and strengthening cross-border insurance linkages between India and Canada. Ali is the Chief Underwriting Officer at PMU Specialty, Vancouver, Canada, where he specializes in placing complex […]
EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Khaleda Zia’s funeral
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent the government and people of India at the funeral of Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who passed away in Dhaka, on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar […]
India’s centrality in Indo-Pacific a strategic prize that must be continuously earned: Report
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) India is no longer a peripheral player in the affairs of Indo-Pacific but is becoming the fulcrum upon which regional stability and prosperity relies. India’s centrality in the Indo-Pacific is a strategic prize that must be continuously earned through investment in maritime capabilities, diplomatic engagement and economic integration, a report […]
Religious extremism and hatred are destroying the country: Amir ul-Hind Maulana Madani
(RAHNUMA) What happened in Bangladesh was extremely horrific. It was not merely a murder; rather, it was the height of brutality and savagery, and extremely condemnable. Islam does not permit this at all. This is not only a violation of Islamic teachings but also a cause of defaming Islam itself. Therefore, such people should be […]
