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External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to bolster bilateral relations. Jaishankar will travel to Mauritius on April 9-10 to participate in the Indian Ocean Conference and deliver the keynote address, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday. Jaishankar will meet the leadership of Mauritius and review the entire spectrum of bilateral ties. He is also expected to hold discussions with counterparts from other participating n ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the opening of High Commission of St Kitts and Nevis in India, highlighting that this resident presence will prove invaluable in strengthening bilateral ties. At the opening ceremony of the High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar reflected that the two nations have shared close and very friendly ties since the establishment of diplomatic relationship in 1983. "All of you are awa ...Read More >
ILLUSTRATIVE: A WORKER carries sacks of rice inside a warehouse at a wholesale market in Navi Mumbai, India, January 13, 2026. India is stepping up its presence in Africa with a two-track strategy that mixes food aid with long-term economic ambition. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa's critical minerals sector, argu ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has emerged as an important supplier of food aid to shortage-hit African countries like Mozambique, Malawi and Burkina Faso as part of New Delhi's humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External affairs said on Sunday. India has sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to drought-hit Malawi, another 1,000 metric tonnes to Burkina Faso, and 500 metric tonnes to flood-affected Mozambique, along with relief sup ...Read More >
Former Union Minister and Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday (April 2, 2026) appreciated India's diplomatic and skilful handling of the West Asia crisis and urged it to be the leader of the Global South in de-escalating the hostilities in the region. In a statement, Mr. Sharma said the international community could not remain a "mute spectator" to the collapse of the rules-based multilateral order and global crisis-management mechanisms. "Indian diplomatic handling of the crisis has been ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday hailed India's diplomatic handling of the West Asia crisis as "mature and skilful", saying it has helped the country avoid "potential minefields". He also urged India to take the lead in mobilising the Global South and strategic-partner countries to collectively work towards the restoration of peace and order in the region. Lauding the efforts taken so far by New Delhi, Sharma said, "Indian diplomatic handling of the crisis ha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India has dispatched a consignment of 1000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance, aiming to support food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons. Sharing the details in a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, said that the gesture reflects India's continued commitment as a reliable developmental and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) partner to Global South countries. Als ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday campaigned for Congress candidate Pazhakulam Madhu from Ranni assembly constituency, saying the party is working for the future of Keralam and focusing on development and job creation under a UDF government. The polling for Keralam Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said, "I believe we are working here for the f ...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. Also Read | Donald Trump Says He Has 'No ...Read More >
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 >
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 >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Vice-President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, called on the Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare administration, agricultural research and enhancing connectivity and logistics between the two countries. Also Read | BAFTA 2026: PM Narendra Modi Hails Manipuri Film 'Boong' for Historic Win; 'A Moment of Immense Jo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17: Almost 16 per cent of the world's AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in global AI capability talent, a white paper showed on Tuesday, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years. Summit shifts AI narrative towards productivity and inclusion The white paper, launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow fo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Almost 16 per cent of the world's AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India an edge in the global AI capability talent, a white paper showed on Tuesday, adding that India is projected to contribute nearly 20 per cent of incremental global GDP growth over the next 15 years. The white paper, launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' here, marks a strategic effort to shift the national AI narrative from a narrow focus on automation and displacement to one c ...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 (AP) - India is hosting an artificial intelligence summit this week, bringing together heads of state, senior officials and tech executives to New Delhi for a five-day gathering highlighting the growing global importance of the technology. Organizers said the India AI Impact Summit is the first such summit being held in the Global South to discuss the technology developed and dominated by wealthy companies based in rich countries. It comes at a pivotal moment as AI rapidly transforms ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): With the AI Impact Summit 2026 kicking off on Monday, Indian AI and gaming startups take centre stage, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that place the country at the forefront of AI-powered gaming and immersive technologies. The summit, positioned as a premier global platform on Artificial Intelligence, brings together policymakers, investors, technology leaders and startups to highlight real-world AI applications across sectors. Among the standout part ...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 [India], February 16 (ANI): Emphasising India's growing leadership in emerging technologies, Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to usher in a transformative era and that fears surrounding job losses are misplaced as the AI Impact Summit kicked off on Monday in the national capital. Addressing concerns over automation-led job displacem ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI Impact Summit reflects India rapid development in science and technology. He expressed happiness over the organisation of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. He also invited countries across the world to take part in the summit. The Prime Minister said the AI Impact Summit will showcase the talent and potential of Indian youth. He added that India is stepping forward to increase its contribution to global development. Moreov ...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, 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 >
India on Tuesday dispatched 40 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Jamaica and Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, reaffirming New Delhi's commitment to stand by its Global South partners in times of crisis. An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 20 tonnes each of relief supplies for the two Caribbean nations took off from New Delhi this morning. The consignment includes Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube field hospitals, food and daily utility items, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI) Four developed countries, including the US and Australia, are overwhelmingly responsible for derailing potential global progress on phasing out oil and gas since the Paris Agreement, while the rest of the world has either slowed or reduced fossil fuel extraction, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report titled "Planet Wreckers: Global North Countries Fueling the Fire Since the Paris Agreement", by research institution Oil Change International, said that the ...Read More >
Chennai: India is set to hold the Presidency of the 18th BRICS summit to be held in New Delhi in 2026. The dates are yet to be announced. The theme of the India summit is "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." Commenting on the upcoming BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Under India's BRICS presidency, we will work to define BRICS in a new form. BRICS will mean Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." Brazil, Russi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) in February 2026. "Mumbai Climate Week aims to become a major platform for climate action across the Global South, with India taking a leadership role. The event will bring together the best minds from across the Global South to find practical solutions for our climate challenges," said the Chief Minister. He added that this p ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that India will host the inaugural edition of Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) on February 17 to 19 at the Jio World Convention Centre, according to a release. The event will be organised by Project Mumbai in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra's Department of Environment and Climate Change, and will be supported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Also Read | Biha ...Read More >
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