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February 16, 2026 9:57 AM

Ahead of India-AI Impact Summit, Mauritius lauds India’s tech leadership, calls participation a “privilege”

Ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Mauritian Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning Jyoti Jeetun on Friday lauded India's technological prowess, saying the country is known for its strong technology-driven economy and is now taking the lead in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Jeetun said Mauritius considers itself "very privileged" to be part of what she described as the next phase of global technological development. She said Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam...

February 11, 2026 10:14 PM

Centre Discusses Banking, Credit and Digital Access Under Financial Inclusion 2.0

The Centre has initiated preparations for Financial Inclusion 2.0, with Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) M Nagaraju chairing a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to outline the roadmap for the next phase of financial inclusion. Senior officials from multiple ministries, departments and institutions participated in the meeting, including representatives from the Reserve Bank of India, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technolog...

February 11, 2026 8:28 PM

Oman Embassy, New Delhi Hosts Investment Showcase on Downstream Aluminium Opportunities in Oman

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in New Delhi hosted a high-level investment promotion event highlighting opportunities in Oman’s downstream aluminium sector. The event was jointly organized by Ladyn, Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), Madayn , and OQ, in collaboration with the Oman Embassy. The event brought together prominent Indian industry leaders, investors, trade bodies, and strategic partners to explore collaboration and investment prospects in Oman’s rapidly expanding downst...

February 11, 2026 7:21 PM

DXB marks busiest year on record with sustained growth in 2025

Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded its busiest year ever in 2025, welcoming more than 95 million passengers and cementing its position as the world’s leading international aviation hub, Dubai Airports announced. The performance reflected steady, year-long growth rather than isolated traffic peaks, with the airport operating close to capacity while maintaining service standards. Dubai Airports said this consistency underscored the strength of coordination among airlines, service provide...

February 9, 2026 9:35 PM

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 Concludes Two Days of Ground-Up Action on Trust & Safety

Ahead of Safer Internet Day on 10 February, the Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 concluded two days of intensive engagement in New Delhi today, reinforcing the message that Trust & Safety in the digital world is a shared responsibility—spanning governments, institutions, industry, and everyday internet users. Held on 8–9 February 2026 at the United Services Institution of India (USI), the Summit brought together policymakers, law enforcement agencies, defence leadership, technology platfor...

February 4, 2026 2:46 PM

Assam CM expresses gratitude to PM Modi for enhancing state’s budget

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for significantly enhancing the state’s share of central devolution in the Union Budget, stating that the move reflects New Delhi’s continued trust in Assam’s development trajectory. In a post on X, CM Sarma said that the Union government has consistently prioritised Assam’s growth and rewarded its positive economic momentum under the vision of Viksit Bharat. He high...

January 30, 2026 10:23 AM

PT Usha’s husband passes away; PM Modi expresses condolences

V. Srinivasan, husband of Rajya Sabha member and Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, passed away in the early hours of Friday. Srinivasan collapsed at his residence in Payyoli in Kerala's Kozhikode district and was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead, family sources said, adding that he felt uneasy around midnight, and despite being taken to the nearby hospital, he breathed his last. Usha was in New Delhi at the time of the in...

January 13, 2026 9:56 PM

India, France reaffirm strategic partnership at 38th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi

India and France on Tuesday reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi. During the Strategic Dialogue, India and France discussed ongoing bilateral initiatives spanning the domains of security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear cooperation. Opportunities were explored for joint-development and collaboration in the spir...

January 12, 2026 10:16 AM

Delhi freezes at 2.9 degrees Celsius as cold wave intensifies

New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell as temperatures dipped sharply across the national capital, with Ayanagar recording the lowest minimum temperature at 2.9 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several parts of the city witnessed cold wave conditions on Sunday night, with minimum temperatures plunging close to the three-degree mark. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 3.0 degrees Celsius, its lowest in several years. IMD data suggests that simil...

November 25, 2025 8:03 PM

India ready to become global hub for shipbuilding and maritime innovation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on global partners to tap into the potential of India’s growing shipbuilding industry and collaborate in developing next-generation maritime capabilities. He was speaking at Samudra Utkarsh, a seminar organised by the Department of Defence Production in New Delhi to showcase the capabilities of Indian shipyards. The Defence Minister said that India’s shipbuilding ecosystem—powered by public sector shipyards, private companies and thousands of MSME...