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India, Russia explore development of Northern Sea Route for logistics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the announcement, and said at the eastern economic forum on Tuesday that there is nothing about the project that could harm Russia in any way

Western firms shift investment from China to India as worries mount

The value of announced U.S. and European greenfield investment into India shot up by some $65 billion or 400% between 2021 and 2022

A Small Village Prodigy Embarks on a Soaring Journey From Ajaigarh to Wall Street

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Special session of Parliament: All about the agenda, history and overview

Just a month after the Monsoon Session of Parliament ended, the Centre has called for a special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 12

Global Biofuel Alliance a key step under India's leadership: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the Global Biofuel Alliance launched during the recently concluded G20 summit is an important step taken under India's leadership after the International Solar Alliance, noting that new and renewable sources will help in making the country self-reliant in the energy sector. Murmu was addressing the Gujarat assembly here after inaugurating its National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project. She said the entire world is experiencing the negative effects of climate change and global warming, mainly caused by the use of fossil fuels. "To tackle this situation, G20 nations under India's presidency have agreed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by 43 per cent by 2030. This resolution by G20 nations is significant because the contribution of G20 nations in the total emission is nearly 80 per cent," Murmu said. "Use of fossil fuels plays a key role in polluting the environment. That is the reason why we should promote new and renewable energ

Amid India vs Bharat row, Blue Dart rebrands premium service as Bharat Plus

"Bharat Dart is poised to refine express logistics services in Bharat, offering unmatched speed, coverage, and business of all sizes, " the logistics firm said

New Delhi declaration shows India can be champion of multilateralism: Kant

The New Delhi G20 declaration adopted by leaders has demonstrated India's great ability to be a champion of multilateralism and bring the world together on global developmental issues and conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. The green development pact, a key part of the declaration, offers a great opportunity for the Indian automotive and components sector to become the global leader in electric and sustainable mobility, he said asking the industry to go all-electric while speaking here at the annual convention of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). "The New Delhi leaders' declaration that has come out is very, very inclusive, very ambitious. It has 83 paras in all. This is the first time that all 83 paras have 100 per cent consensus," Kant asserted. In the declaration, there is no 'reservation, brackets and chair's summary', he said adding all the 83 paras, including the eight paras on the ...

India-Russia Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor talks gain pace

Both countries seek Swift operationalisation of trade route

Indian law for protecting farmers can be model for entire world: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change. Addressing the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights at the Pusa complex in the national capital, the President said India took the lead in bringing the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR) way back in 2001, which is aligned to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture to protect farmers. Under the PPVFR Act, India provides a range of rights to farmers that include use, reuse, save, share and sell the unbranded seeds of a registered variety. Besides, farmers can register their own varieties which get protection, she said. The President said, "Such an Act can serve as an excellent model worthy of emulation for the entire world." This also gains importance amid challenges posed by climate change and also to ...

G20 is now G21: Africa joins the elite!

The African Union was made a permanent member of the G20, comprising the world's richest and most powerful countries, on Saturday. Watch the video to know more >

G20 Summit: From Biden meet to 'Bharat plaque', here's what has happened so far

World leaders, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canada's PM Justin Trudeau, are all in India to participate in the G20 Summit. Watch the video to know more >

US praises India for G20, hails 'India-Middle East Europe Corridor'

The US lauded India for hosting the G20 summit, calling it a big "success" and hailing the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents. The G20 Leaders' two-day summit, held under India's presidency, wrapped up on Sunday. On Saturday, the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was jointly announced by the leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union on the sidelines of the summit in New Delhi. The new economic corridor is seen as an alternative to China's controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). During a regular press briefing on Monday, the US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters," It was a landmark India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) that we believe will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia that will

G20 Summit: Coal phase-out pledges fall short in climate commitments

The New Delhi G20 Leaders' Summit was adopted on 9th September 2023, marking the pinnacle of India's presidency. Yet, a consensus on fossil fuel phase-out eluded them. Watch the video to learn more. >

Offshore paying, stop losses push India's 5 yr OIS rate to 10 month peak

The five-year swap rate jumped to 6.81%, the highest since Nov. 9, 2022, while the one-year swap rate inched higher to 7.08%, the highest since March 9

India, UK express commitment for early conclusion of free trade pact

India and the UK on Monday expressed their commitment to an early conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said both sides intend to expedite the free trade agreement. "There is definitely some discussion on the FTA...the key on both the sides is to conclude it as soon as possible," she said at the conclusion of the 12th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. Hunt appreciated the efforts being made for the direct listing of Indian companies on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). "We are particularly pleased to have made a big step forward with the first confirmation by India that it will explore the LSE as an international destination for the direct listing of Indian companies. "Alongside that, there is a new Pensions and Insurance Partnership, the establishment of knowledge and expertise-sharing and the new UK Infrastructure Financing

India-Middle East-Europe corridor to make supply chain more resilient: EEPC

The proposed 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' announced during the just-concluded G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi will prove to be a game-changer project and provide huge impetus to global trade, Engineering Exports Promotion Council India (EEPC India) said on Monday. The corridor will also make the "global supply chain more resilient", EEPC India chairman Arun Kumar Garodia said. The project seeks to connect India with Europe via the Middle East by sea and port. This will redefine the movement of goods and services across the continents as it will bring down logistics costs and ensure quicker delivery of shipments, Garodia said in a statement. For India's engineering exports sector, both the Middle East and Europe are key markets, and having transport infrastructure of this scale will greatly enhance its competitiveness globally, he said. Garodia also said the investment in the transformative project will greatly boost economic activities, create jobs, and most important

Renaming India: BJP's new Bharat

BJP govt works to a plan. Even if its objectives sometimes fail, it does nothing without clear objectives. Opposition is not able to fathom that the Modi govt's actions have long-term goals as well

Turkey will be proud if India becomes permanent member of UNSC: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said Turkey would be "proud" if a country like India becomes a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). At the same time, Erdogan said all non-P5 members should have an opportunity to become members of the Security Council by rotation. He was responding to question at a media briefing In a reference to the P5 or five permanent members of the Security Council -- China, France, Russia, the UK and the US, Erdogan said the "world is bigger and larger than five". "We would be proud if a country like India became a permanent member of the UN Security Council. As you know, the world is bigger and larger than five," he said. "What we mean is that it's not only about the US, the UK, France, China and Russia. We don't want to have just these five countries in the Security Council," he said.

G20 Summit: Significance of the Konark Wheel

The Konark Wheel showcased at G20 Summit takes centre stage. Watch the video to know about its significance.

India a superpower, ahead of China now: African Union chairperson Assoumani

President of the Union of Comoros and chairperson of the African Union (AU), Azali Assoumani, on Sunday said India is a superpower in terms of "inhabitance" and "ahead of China now"