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Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, described India as a natural ally and a "great nation," highlighting its annual GDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent. He credited the Soviet Union's support during India's independence for fostering a
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the potential of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address critical issues like food and health security and regional stability, notably in Myanmar, during the Eighth Roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think-Tanks. With over a quarter of the world’s
by Amal AnzariBrushing aside the discussions around the slowing of the Indian economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das said that the economic activity in India remains strong, with the agriculture and services sectors doing well.
by Daanish NarayanPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated Tata's new C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, on 28 October. The Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility is India’s first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft, as part of a Rs 21,
by Amal AnzariIndia recorded zero imports from Pakistan in the first five months of the current financial year, while exporting $235 million worth of goods, mainly sugar and pharmaceuticals, as per government data. Last year, India imported $3 million in agricultural commodities from Pakistan. Bilateral trade has declined since 2018-19, following India&
by Amal AnzariSwiss companies like engineering firm ABB and logistics group Kuehne+Nagel are stepping up investments in India, driven by rapid growth and a $100 billion trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA, set to cut tariffs
by Amal AnzariIndia has exported military equipment to more than 100 countries in the past financial year, with the United States, France, and Armenia emerging as the top customers, according to official sources. The U.S. imports include aircraft and helicopter components for defence companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, while
by Amal AnzariRussian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, described India as a natural ally and a "great nation," highlighting its annual GDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent. He credited the Soviet Union's support during India's independence for fostering a
by Amal AnzariRussian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, described India as a natural ally and a "great nation," highlighting its annual GDP growth rate of 7.4 per cent. He credited the Soviet Union's support during India's independence for fostering a
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to discuss advancing the India-Singapore partnership, with a focus on industrial parks, innovation, and semiconductor development. Jaishankar shared on X that they explored “contemporary partnerships” spanning green energy, skilling, and tech-driven areas. This visit follows the recent defence
by Amal AnzariExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the potential of India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to address critical issues like food and health security and regional stability, notably in Myanmar, during the Eighth Roundtable of ASEAN-India Network of Think-Tanks. With over a quarter of the world’s
by Amal AnzariBrushing aside the discussions around the slowing of the Indian economy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das said that the economic activity in India remains strong, with the agriculture and services sectors doing well.
by Daanish NarayanPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated Tata's new C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, on 28 October. The Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility is India’s first private sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft, as part of a Rs 21,
by Amal AnzariIndia recorded zero imports from Pakistan in the first five months of the current financial year, while exporting $235 million worth of goods, mainly sugar and pharmaceuticals, as per government data. Last year, India imported $3 million in agricultural commodities from Pakistan. Bilateral trade has declined since 2018-19, following India&
by Amal AnzariSwiss companies like engineering firm ABB and logistics group Kuehne+Nagel are stepping up investments in India, driven by rapid growth and a $100 billion trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. TEPA, set to cut tariffs
by Amal AnzariIndia has exported military equipment to more than 100 countries in the past financial year, with the United States, France, and Armenia emerging as the top customers, according to official sources. The U.S. imports include aircraft and helicopter components for defence companies such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, while
by Amal AnzariBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
by PTIA Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
by PTIThe Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
by PTIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
by PTIOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
by PTIPresident of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
by PTIExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
by PTIA thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was
by PublisherBengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1
A Republican lawmaker has asked the US Department of Justice to preserve all records in connection with the "selective prosecution" of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani and his group of companies by the Biden administration. The demand comes less than a week before the Donald Trump administration takes office.
The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism and dedication, and underlined his government's commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, "Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said he is hopeful that the MoU for establishment of a "mega" steel plant in mineral-rich Keonjhar district would be signed during a business conclave in the state on January 28-29. Majhi said he is focusing on signing of the
President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived here on Tuesday night on a five-day visit that aims to further boost bilateral ties in a range of areas. Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, was received at the airport by Union Minister Jitin Prasada. It is his first visit to India as
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and reiterated the "long-standing" India-Spain partnership, updating him on the progress in bilateral cooperation. Separately, he also called on the King of Spain Felipe VI. Jaishankar arrived in Spain on Monday for a two-day official
A thick layer of very dense fog covered New Delhi on Wednesday morning. The national capital's air quality fell into the "very poor" range. The Central Pollution Control Board reports that at 7 a.m. today, the AQI was measured at 344 in Delhi. It was