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New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday welcomed his Bhutanese counterpart Aum Pema Choden in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The two Foreign Secretaries "reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to further strengthen the special India-Bhutan friendship," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X. India/status/1972695055086354628" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://x.co ...Read More >
Kolkata: India and Bhutan will be connected by rail link and the project will cost Rs 4,033 crore, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. "The India-Bhutan Railway Project aims to connect two important cities in Bhutan. As shared by the Foreign Secretary, one is Gelephu, being developed as a mindfulness city, and the other is Samtse, an industrial city. Both projects will be linked to the Indian Railways network at Kokrajar and Banarhat," said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This will m ...Read More >
India announced railway connectivity to Bhutan's Gelephu and Samtse, significantly strengthening bilateral ties. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the exceptional trust and deep-rooted cultural and security interests shared between the nations. This move follows recent high-level exchanges, including PM Modi's award in Bhutan. In a significant boost to India-Bhutan relations, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 29: India and Bhutan are set to be connected by rail for the first time, with two railway projects worth Rs 4,033 crore fully funded by the Centre. The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday, marking a historic moment in bilateral relations between the two countries. The ambitious India-Bhutan Railway Project will link Bhutan's Gelephu and Samtse towns to India's vast railway network. The Kokrajhar-Ge ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India and Bhutan are set to strengthen connectivity with the launch of the first-ever rail link projects between the two countries, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. According to official details, two major projects have been cleared: the Kokrajhar-Gelephu new line and the Banarhat-Samtse new line. The Kokrajhar-Gelephu line, with an investment of ₹3,456 crore, will connect Assam Kokrajhar and Chirang districts with Bhutan Sarpang ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted the scope and importance of the India-Bhutan rail connectivity project, describing it as central to Bhutan's economic growth and global access. "This project is basically connecting two very important cities of Bhutan. One is Gelephu, which is being developed as a mindfulness city. And secondly, Samtse, which is an industrial city," Vaishnaw said. He explained the project structure, noting, "T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): India and Bhutan are set to strengthen connectivity with the launch of the first-ever rail link projects between the two countries, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. According to official details, two major projects have been cleared: the Kokrajhar-Gelephu new line and the Banarhat-Samtse new line. The Kokrajhar-Gelephu line, with an investment of ₹3,456 crore, will connect Assam's Kokrajhar and Chirang districts with Bhutan's Sar ...Read More >
Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday strongly objected to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks made during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), stating that the Pakistani leader should stay within his limits. Watch Video: Speaking to ANI, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, "...He should stay within his limits. A jackal doesn't become a lion by wearing a lion's skin..." Shinde's statement came in response to Shehbaz Sharif ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday strongly objected to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks made during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), stating that the Pakistani leader should stay within his limits. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, "...He should stay within his limits. A jackal doesn't become a lion by wearing a lion's skin..." Shinde's statement came ...Read More >
Kolkata, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces during the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) in Kolkata. The Prime Minister was briefed on the operational readiness in the context of the new normal created by Operation Sindoor, and the future of warfare amidst the emerging technology and tactics. He also reviewed the reforms implemented in the last two years, and the plan for the next two ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces during the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) in Kolkata. The Prime Minister was briefed on the operational readiness in the context of the new normal created by Operation Sindoor, and the future of warfare amidst the emerging technology and tactics. He also reviewed the reforms implemented in the last two years, a ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces during the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) in Kolkata. The Prime Minister was briefed on the operational readiness in the context of the new normal created by Operation Sindoor, and the future of warfare amidst the emerging technology and tactics. He also reviewed the reforms implemented in the last two years, a ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised on the Indian armed forces' jointness, atmanirbharta and innovation for enhanced operational readiness after inaugurating its Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, in the city. Mr Modi also unveiled the 'Indian Armed Forces Vision 2047' document at the CCC for a future-ready military. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, MoS defence Sanjay Seth, NSA Ajit Doval, defence secretary Rajesh Kumar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) As a team of US Navy Seals dropped down on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan's Abbottabad in the early hours of May 2, 2011 - killing the terrorist after a decade-long pursuit - the leaders of the nation engaged in a meeting to reach a power-sharing consensus between the two coalition parties, unaware of the events that would put it in the "most embarrassing position" hours later. "The Zardari Presidency: Now It Must Be Told", a new book by Farhatullah Babar, a close ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena-UBT Chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre for allowing the India-Pakistan cricket match being played at Abu Dhabi on Sunday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to say that blood and water will not flow together. So where did cricket come into this? Does this mean that we have stopped the war with Pakistan? What will be Defence Minister Rajnath S ...Read More >
India and the EU are progressing towards implementing a free trade agreement later this year, with discussions focusing on deepening security and defense cooperation. Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the FTA will benefit the auto industry, encouraging collaboration and innovation. As Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the European Union Political and Security Committee (PSC) delegation, led by Chair Delphine Pronk on Friday, India-EU free trade agreement expected to be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his first standalone visit to Japan in nearly seven years to participate in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, on Friday. This will be Prime Minister Modi's eighth visit to Japan, and the first Summit meeting with Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. PM Modi last visited Japan in May 2023. Both leaders had earlier met in June 2025 on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada and during the 21st ...Read More >
By Krishna N. Das and Tamiyuki Kihara NEW DELHI/TOKYO (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariff offensive. By drawing nearer to some of the world's largest economies, including his first visit to China in seven years, Modi hopes to to boost support for his flagship "Make in India" initiative, ma ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads overseas on Thursday to meet the leaders of China, Japan and Russia, seeking to build closer diplomatic ties as New Delhi battles fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating tariff offensive. By drawing nearer to some of the world's largest economies, including his first visit to China in seven years, Modi hopes to to boost support for his flagship "Make in India" initiative, mainly from Japan, as Trump's me ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Japan aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries, focusing on peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the Japan visit, Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China. Bilateral meetings are expected to occur on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, further promoting international cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Japan beginning Friday will reaffirm ...Read More >
New Delhi is set to take a hard line on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China next week, insisting that the joint declaration must carry a strong condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border attacks. The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday made it clear that India will not allow terrorism, particularly the kind perpetrated from across the border, to be glossed over in the summit's final communique. "As far as the declarati ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Tuesday said it expects the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to strongly condemn cross-border terrorism at its annual summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin next week, comments that came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China. Modi will begin a four-day visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1. In the first leg of his trip, he will travel to Tokyo to hold the annual India-Japan summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two prime minis ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on an official visit to Japan on the evening of August 28. He will be in Japan on the August 29-30 for holding the 15th India Japan, annual summit with the Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. It is Prime Minister Modi's first annual summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. This is his eighth visit to Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Japan and Ch ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) India on Tuesday said it expects the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to strongly condemn cross-border terrorism at its annual summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin next week, comments that came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China. Modi will begin a four-day visit to Japan and China from August 29 to September 1. In the first leg of his trip, he will travel to Tokyo to hold the annual India-Japan summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The t ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. The Chinese leader was on a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Apart fro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. Also Read | Famous Birthdays on 19 August: Bill Clinton, Satya Nadella, Matthew Perry and Sudha Murty; Know About Celebrities a ...Read More >
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