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New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India's stance at the recently concluded WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected" in the final outcomes, underlining the country's growing influence in shaping global trade discussions. Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon -- where he participated in the WTO Ministerial Conference -- Goyal noted that the global trade landscape has undergon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions."Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade."Reflecting on the last four days spent in C ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions." Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade. "Reflecting on the last four days spent ...Read More >
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, "has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions" since early March, the group said in a statement. Globally, jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the conflict began, surging from around $85-90 a barrel to between $150 and $200. Airlines in other regions have moved to pass on the cost too. Australia's Qantas, Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced fare hikes or temporary ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11: An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. We thank our gue ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. W ...Read More >
Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
Sheopur (MP), Feb 23 (PTI) Eight more cheetahs from Africa will be airlifted to Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, taking the number of these big cats in India to 46, officials said on Monday. The batch from Botswana, comprising six females and two males, will reach Gwalior on an Indian Air Force (IAF) plane and then be ferried by helicopters to KNP at around 9:30 am on February 28, MP Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Subharanjan Sen told PTI. This is the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted India's potential to become a central hub for global technological advancements. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the event, Anirban Mukherji, the Founder and CEO of miniOrange, a cybersecurity company, shared insights into the significance of the ongoing summit. He asserted that India is uniquely positioned to lead in this space due to its massive talent pool. Mukherji ...Read More >
The summit will be accompanied by the India AI Impact Expo 2026. The expo is an experiential showcase of the summit, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) as the custodian. "The summit makes way for a technological revolution that would open unprecedented opportunities for advancements across every domain of human endeavor," said the official India AI Impact Summit website. The event woul ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India-AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said. The report from Nigeria-based NAN news cited the envoy saying the summit would help ensure artificial intelligence becomes a tool for inclusive development rather than a driver of global inequality, benefiting Nigeria, Africa and the wide ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens significant opportunities across sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy and auto components, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday while addressing the India-Oman Business Forum in Muscat. The pact will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in Oman. "The sky is the limit in terms of potential, particularly with ...Read More >
CHENNAI: By the time the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was officially called off on Wednesday, two and a half hours had passed. It was supposed to be a 6.30PM toss and 7 PM start at the Ekana Stadium, but after multiple inspections every half hour by the umpires, the match was abandoned a little after 9.30PM. "The fourth India-South Africa T20I is called off due to excessive fog," said the BCCI in a statement. While the official word came hours later, long before the sch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) India and Oman will sign a free trade agreement on Thursday in Muscat, opening greater opportunities for sectors such as textiles, food processing, automobiles, auto components, and gems and jewellery. It will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation visit. He arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday from Jordan and will depart from Addis Ababa for Oman. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reached Muscat for the FTA ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament. The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's effo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Ethiopia as "truly memorable", saying it had imparted fresh momentum to India-Ethiopia ties and strengthened a relationship rooted in shared values and a common vision for the future. In a post on X after concluding the visit, the Prime Minister reflected on his engagements in Ethiopia, which included discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and an address to the Ethiopian Parl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India's real estate market is entering a structurally stronger and more investment-driven phase, with equity capital inflows touching record levels and demand broadening across asset classes and geographies, according to a report by real estate services and investment firm CBRE. Equity capital inflows into India's real estate sector rose 14 per cent year-on-year to a record USD 10.2 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Investments are expected to r ...Read More >
The 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) locomotives manufactured by BLW are designed for heavy-duty performance and operational versatility. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), the flagship locomotive manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, has added yet another milestone to India's growing export capabilities with the successful dispatch of its sixth indigenously designed 3300 Horse Power (HP) AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on 15 December 2025. This marks continued progress under an export ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's strong stance against radicalization. They also spoke about Gaza and the need for regional peace. Agreements and MoUs were signed to boost cooperation. Business partnerships and investments were also explored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman and discussed measures to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived to a warm welcome in Amman, the capital of Jordan, the first stop in the three nation trip. In a special gesture emblematic of the close ties between the two countries, the Prime Minister was received by the Prime Minister of Jordan Jafar Hassan and accorded a ceremonial welcome on arrival at the airport in Amman. This is the first leg of his three-country visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman. This full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman on Monday, bolstering economic and trade ties is among the key agenda items of his visit. PM Modi's visit is expected to open far-reaching opportunities to enhance the country's economic footprint across West Asia and Africa. Last week, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, aimed at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday said that it is looking forward to a successful and productive G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg later this week which will also see participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The summit will be important for India to ensure continuity of its priorities in the G20 after having hosted a very successful presidency in 2023. As you are aware, the G20 has emerged as a premier forum for international economic cooperation as we ...Read More >
Guwahati: India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has acknowledged that playing all three formats "is a luxury" but an attacking mindset has kept him relevant in the face of stiff competition.Kuldeep returned home from Australia mid-way through a five-match T20I series to prepare for the South Africa Tests and made a decent impact in Kolkata, taking four wickets despite the hosts losing by 30 runs.With 342 wickets across formats, Kuldeep's utility cannot be understated and he wants to continu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Friday reported an 82 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 131.52 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 on the back of strong revenue growth in 'other regulated markets' and lower expenses. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 72.3 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Strides Pharma Science said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at Rs ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India is home to 1.9 million developers building on GitHub, making it the second-largest developer community in the world after the United States. According to the Octoverse 2025 report, GitHub projects that by 2030, India will have over 57.5 million developers, surpassing all other countries. This year alone, more than 36 million new developers joined GitHub -- roughly one every second -- bringing the global total to over 180 million. India added over 5.2 million developers in 2025, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Paris Agreement "offers principles", but the International Solar Alliance "offers action", concrete action on the ground directed to communities, France's Special Climate Envoy Benoit Faraco said on Tuesday. Faraco attended the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly here and also interacted with reporters. The ISA was launched in 2015 and its founding conference was held in 2018 in New Delhi. Asked what role does France see for itself in the ...Read More >
Indian Navy's Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue Strengthens Maritime Cooperation And Strategic Connectivity Across Oceans: Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (L)Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue, launched by Indian Navy in 2018, serves as a key platform for regional cooperation and maritime understanding. Conceived as a 'listening forum', it explores all dimensions of security. New Delhi: When the Indian Navy first launched the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in 2018, the term Indo-Pacific had alread ...Read More >
The ISA will launch the Africa Solar Facility, a $200 million programme focusing on distributed renewable energy and serving as its first financial product for risk mitigation.During the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi from October 27 to 30, delegates from all 124 member countries are expected to visit South Asia's first distribution storage site in India's national capital. The ISA will launch the Africa Solar Facility, a $200 million programme focusing on d ...Read More >
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