India

May 10, 2024 10:01 AM

US top diplomat Donald Lu embarks on India visit from May 10

The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has embarked on an official visit to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from May 10-15, the US State Department said. Lu's trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the State Department said in a release on Thursday (local time). "In Chennai, Assistant Secretary Lu will meet with Consulate personnel to bolster bilater...

May 10, 2024 9:29 AM

EAM Jaishankar says, India-European Union relationship consequential for world also

Describing the relationship between India and the European Union as "consequential for the world as well," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the EU is not only "our largest economic partner," but the ties run "very deep, spanning many domains." Extending felications to EU's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, Jaishankar said, "I think today the relationship between India and the European Union is not only consequential for each one of us but also for the world as well. The EU is our l...

May 9, 2024 5:25 PM

Sensex plunges 1000 points, Nifty closes below 22,000

The BSE Sensex and Nifty closed Thursday’s trading session sharply lower. The Nifty slumped 1.55% to 21,957.50 points, while the Sensex fell 1.45% to 72,404.17 at the close. Several sectoral indices faced sharp declines, with Nifty Oil & Gas being the top loser, falling by 2.7%. Other sectors such as FMCG, Realty, Pharma, and Metal also witnessed declines ranging from 2% to 2.3%. However, Nifty Auto managed to rise by 1%. Hero Moto continued its upward trend following a profitable perfor...

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - APRIL 26: (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles during the Council of Legislators plenary session on April 26, 2024, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.President Putin is having a one day trip to Saint Petersburg to attend an annual meeting of regional parliament chairmen. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

May 9, 2024 8:50 AM

Russia backs India, questions US lack of evidence implicating India in Pannun case

Rubbishing the allegations by the US on India for a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the case. "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain GS Pannun. Speculation on this topic in the a...

May 5, 2024 7:06 PM

Largest international delegation observes India’s General Election

India's General Elections have attracted global attention once again as the Election Commission of India (ECI) hosts its International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), welcoming 75 delegates from 23 countries. The inauguration ceremony held in New Delhi saw the presence of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with ECs Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. Addressing the delegates, Rajiv Kumar emphasized India's significant contribution to the global democratic landscape. He hi...

May 3, 2024 12:22 PM

Nifty 50 opens at record high as Indian indices track Asian peers

Nifty 50 opens at record high as Indian indices track Asian peers India’s benchmark indices witnessed sharp gains during the opening session on Friday, with the Nifty 50 surging to a record high, buoyed by a positive trend in global markets. The Nifty rose by 0.61 percent to a record high of 22,785.45 points, while the Sensex gained 0.63 percent to 75,080.05. Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Shriram Finance, Hindalco, and ICICI Bank were among the major gainers on the Nifty, while shares of Po...

May 2, 2024 5:50 PM

India’s manufacturing growth momentum continues, future looks bright: HSBC

India's manufacturing sector witnessed its second-fastest pace of improvement in three-and-a-half years in April, as per the latest HSBC PMI (Purchasing Manager's Index) data. The data indicates a surge in market demand driving this growth, with firms experiencing a surge in new intakes and scaling up production. However, in comparison to the previous month, the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data registered a dip in the April month but it remained above the neutral m...

April 28, 2024 6:21 PM

India to Host Critical Minerals Summit to Boost Domestic Production

The Ministry of Mines, along with partners like the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and the Indian Institute of Sustainable Development, is gearing up to host the "Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities" from April 29 to April 30, 2024. The summit will take place at the India Habitat Centre in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. This summit is a significant gathering aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge shari...

April 27, 2024 11:03 AM

Indian Teacher from UAE Wins Prestigious Cambridge Teacher Award

Sharjah, UAE - Gina Justus, a teacher at Our Own English High School, Sharjah Girls’ Branch, has been named the regional winner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards. Justus, originally from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has been working in the UAE since 2005 and was recognized for her outstanding mentorship and dedication to charity. This year’s competition saw a record-breaking number of nominations, with over 14,840 submissions from 141 c...

April 27, 2024 10:00 AM

South Korea, India hold consultations on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation in Seoul

India-Republic of Korea Consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation were held in Seoul on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The two sides discussed developments in the fields of disarmament and non-proliferation rating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains. Moreover, regional non-proliferation issues, outer space security- related matters, conventional weapons including AI in the military domain and multilateral export control regimes, were also discussed, the MEA ...