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August 3, 2023 8:20 PM

India wants friendly relations with neighbouring countries including Pakistan: MEA

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said that India wants friendly relations with neighbouring countries including Pakistan. However, he stressed that there should be an environment free of terror and hostility which are imperative for normal relations. He was briefing the media in New Delhi today. Responding to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comment on India regarding talks between the two nations, Mr. Bagchi said, India's clear and consistent posit...

August 3, 2023 4:10 PM

India, Nepal finalized agreement for Long-Term Power Trade to increase quantum of export power: Govt in LS

India and Nepal have finalized an agreement for Long-Term Power Trade to increase the quantum of export of power from Nepal to India to 10 thousand Megawatt within 10 years. In replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Power, and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh informed that the import of power from Nepal would be based on commercial transactions by the entities concerned. He said that it would fulfill mutual benefits to both countries from trade in hydropower which is a clean, gree...

August 3, 2023 4:09 PM

India retrieved 251 antiquities from foreign countries from 1976 to 2023 out of which 238 retrieved since 2014: Govt in RS

The country has retrieved 251 antiquities from foreign countries from the year 1976 to 2023 out of which 238 antiquities have been retrieved since 2014. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of northeastern region G. Kishan Reddy said that the Government is committed to bring back the antiquities of Indian origin which were taken away from the country. He said that no agreement has been made for the return of missing or stolen antiquities to...

August 2, 2023 7:23 PM

India is fifth amongst spacefaring countries in the world having end-to-end capabilities in space R&D: Govt replies in RS

India is the fifth amongst spacefaring countries in the world having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development. Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. He said that India has the capability to launch from its own land and operate programmes of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science and navigation, and ground infrastructure. He further added that now after space sector refo...

July 27, 2023 7:40 PM

India, ADB sign 295 million dollar loan agreement to upgrade around 265 Km State highways in Bihar

The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a 295 million dollar loan agreement to upgrade around 265 kilometer State highways in Bihar. The project supports the government of Bihar’s programme to upgrade all State highways to standard two-lane widths and improve road safety. The improved roads will enhance connectivity in some of Bihar's poorest rural districts and promote access to health and education facilities, and markets to improve people’s lives. The pr...

July 27, 2023 4:39 PM

India, Lao People's Democratic Republic signs MoUs for implementation of five Quick Impact Projects in different fields

India and Lao People's Democratic Republic today signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of five Quick Impact Projects in the fields of education, health, water facility and IT were also signed. The MoUs were signed during the 3rd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries today in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Indian side was led by Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Saurabh Kumar and Deputy Foreign Minister of Lao PDR P...

July 26, 2023 6:37 PM

NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India, says Director IIM, Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay

Director Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay today said, National Education Policy 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India and is emphasizing creating a holistic learning environment. Professor Sahay said this while addressing the media on ‘Strategic Action Plan for Implementing NEP 2020’ at IIM old campus, Jammu. The event was also attended by Director Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, ...

July 26, 2023 5:22 PM

India, Australia explores new initiatives to further strengthen and deepen bilateral defence engagements

India and Australia have reviewed the bilateral defence cooperation and explored new initiatives to further strengthen and deepen bilateral defence engagements. During the 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held at Canberra in Australia, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on mutual trust and understanding, common interests and shared values of democracy and the rule of law. The talks were co-chaired by Special Secretary i...

July 24, 2023 9:07 PM

India, Argentina agrees for bilateral exchange of young researchers and Startups in Biotechnology and Agriculture field

India and Argentina have agreed to a bilateral exchange of young researchers and Startups, particularly in the field of Biotechnology and Agriculture. Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said this in New Delhi after meeting a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Santa Fe province of Argentina, Omar Angel Perotti. Dr Singh said that the two countries also decided to hold comprehensive talks between delegations comprising academia, Research, and Development&nb...

July 24, 2023 7:49 PM

India, UK concludes eleventh round of talks for UK- India Free Trade Agreement

India and United Kingdom have concluded the eleventh round of talks for the UK- India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As with previous rounds, this was conducted in a hybrid fashion a number of Indian officials travelled to London for negotiations, and others attended virtually. As per the Joint Outcome Statement, technical discussions were held across 9 policy areas over 42 separate sessions. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited UK this month and...