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September 14, 2026 9:55 AM

Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to move forward on path of progress: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her greetings and best wishes to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, saying the festival symbolises wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings and inspires people to move forward on the path of progress with new resolutions in life. In a post on X, President Murmu said, “On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad. Bhagwa...

September 14, 2026 9:51 AM

India, Paraguay mark 65 years of diplomatic relations, seek deeper cooperation

India and Paraguay on Sunday commemorated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, celebrating more than six decades of friendship, mutual respect and understanding. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), ties between both nations have been strengthened over the years through constant dialogue and a shared commitment to bringing their peoples closer together. The two governments highlighted the progress achieved and reaffirmed their willingness to furthe...

September 14, 2026 12:14 AM

India condemns attack on commercial vessel MT El Gaia off Oman coast

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, saying 13 of the 14 Indian crew members onboard have been rescued while search and rescue operations are continuing for the missing Indian national. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating proactively with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation. India also thanked the Omani authorities for their...

September 13, 2026 6:46 PM

India, Vietnam reaffirm commitment to stronger maritime and defence ties for regional security

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, in New Delhi on Sunday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. The meeting followed the recent high-level bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart on the sidelines of the summit and focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship between India and Vietnam, advancing regional security and deepen...

September 12, 2026 7:30 PM

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a photograph on Saturday holding hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit, signalling warm relations among the three leaders. The photograph showed PM Modi standing between Putin and Xi, with all three leaders smiling. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2098724059156791734?s=20 This photo is seen as a reflection of dynamism among India, China, and Russia - often refer...

September 11, 2026 12:56 PM

BRICS Business Forum: Goyal calls for linked payment systems, local currency trade

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on BRICS member and partner countries to deepen economic cooperation by opening markets, simplifying regulatory procedures, linking payment systems and promoting trade in local currencies. Addressing the opening session of the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Goyal said BRICS, which accounts for nearly one-fourth of global trade, has significant potential to strengthen trade and investment partnerships and build more resilient...

September 10, 2026 11:01 PM

Piyush Goyal, Russian Minister visit NICDC Pavilion as India, Russia explore manufacturing partnerships

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov visited the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) pavilion at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday during the second day of INNOPROM India 2026, as India and Russia explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, industrial technology and investment. The visit followed the ministers' bilateral meeting and formed part of their walkthrough of the exhibition. Th...

September 10, 2026 10:57 PM

Piyush Goyal calls for accelerating India-Russia economic partnership to achieve $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for an accelerated India-Russia economic and industrial partnership, urging businesses from both countries to work towards achieving $100 billion in bilateral trade and $50 billion in two-way investment by 2030. Addressing the INNOPROM India 2026 Co-Chair Plenary Session alongside Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov in New Delhi, Goyal said increasing bilateral trade from the current level of around $60 billion to...

September 10, 2026 7:41 PM

GAGAN highlights India’s growing aerospace and indigenous navigation capabilities

India’s growing aerospace capabilities, supported by cost-competitive manufacturing, engineering talent and indigenous technologies, are opening new opportunities in the global aviation and space ecosystem, according to a recent Jefferies report. The report identifies aerospace as one of the emerging industrial frontiers where India can benefit from the global demand-supply imbalance. Boeing and Airbus currently source around US$1.4–1.6 billion annually from India, while Indian companies su...

September 10, 2026 7:03 PM

India’s space sector enters new era with private players, bigger missions and global partnerships

India’s space sector is undergoing a major transformation, with private participation, indigenous technologies, commercialisation and international partnerships driving rapid expansion. According to a Jefferies report, India’s space economy, currently valued at around US$8 billion, is targeted to expand nearly fivefold to US$40-45 billion by 2030, increasing the country’s share of the global space economy to around 8 per cent. The government has also set a longer-term ambition of building...