India’s benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, tracking a rally in Asian stocks. The Nifty rose 61.90 points, or 0.27%, to 23,411.80, while the Sensex added 193.95 points, or 0.25%, to 77,349.74. Market experts said that investors remained cautious ahead of the Maharashtra election results over the weekend, which are expected to influence market sentiment. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre on the sidelines of the second India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors such as capacity building, education, healthcare, renewable energy, cricket, and yoga. The meeting was described by the Indian Prime […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados on Thursday on the sidelines of the India-CARICOM Summit. The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, including science and technology, healthcare, education, climate change, and agriculture. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Had a very good meeting with Prime […]
In a major operation against Naxalism, 10 Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Friday morning. The clash occurred during a joint operation by the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) based on intelligence inputs about the presence of Naxal members in the […]
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday engaged in a series of high-level discussions with counterparts from the United States, Japan, and the Philippines during the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in Vientiane, Laos. Singh met with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin to review progress in the India-US defence partnership. Their […]
The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly anticipated matches, not only due to the competitive spirit of the two teams and the history of the series but also because of the unique circumstances surrounding it. Australia, […]
Russia will retaliate against NATO countries that facilitate long-range missile strikes against Russian territory by Ukraine, foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin said in an interview published on Wednesday. Naryshkin said changes announced by President Vladimir Putin to Russia’s nuclear doctrine meant it was in effect impossible to defeat Russia on the battlefield. “Our enemies are […]
In a discussion organized by the Center for Diplomacy and Development, Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, Nepali intellectuals and guests from India and Bangladesh deliberated on the growing emphasis on a Free and Open Indo-Pacific and its impact on strengthening Japan’s ties with South Asia. The discussions highlighted Japan’s increasing collaboration […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his journey to Guyana from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the final leg of his significant three-nation tour. This visit makes him the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in 56 years. The prime minister will co-chair the second India-CARICOM Summit alongside the Prime Minister of Grenada, […]
Leaders from the G20 Troika, comprising India, Brazil, and South Africa, announced a joint declaration on Tuesday to leverage digital public infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven governance to reduce inequality and promote sustainable development. The declaration emphasizes the transformative power of technology in bridging the global inequality gap and accelerating progress toward the […]
