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India-Bangladesh Friendship: A Beacon of Solidarity and Cooperation

The bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh has witnessed a reaffirmation of warmth and mutual cooperation, as emphasized by Dr. Hasan Mahmud, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, during his inaugural visit to India in January 2024

09:00 | 15/02/2024

Parliamentary Elections in Maldives would be a test for President Muizzu

In Maldives’ 2019 parliamentary election, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) won 65 seats in the 87-seat parliament.

09:00 | 13/02/2024

Maldives at "high risk" of external, overall debt distress, says IMF

Amid rising fiscal deficits and public debt, Maldives remains at a "high risk" of external and overall debt distress, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its report.

09:00 | 12/02/2024

India expected to grow faster at 6.2% in FY25: OECD

The inter-governmental group of 38 high-income economies expects the Indian economy to grow 6.7% in the current year, in line with the International Monetary Fund’s estimate of 6.7% growth but lower than the first advance estimate of 7.3%.

08:00 | 10/02/2024

Maldives: President Muizzu faces big snub, delivers parliamentary address to empty Opposition benches

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's address to the South Asian archipelago nation's parliament opened to empty opposition benches as two main opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats boycotted newly-elected president's statement.

08:00 | 08/02/2024

A Visionary Stride for Women-led Development in India’s 2024 Budget

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has offered a progressive vision for the nation’s women through the interim budget which prioritized empowering women ("Nari Shakti") through entrepreneurship, making their lives easier, and ensuring their dignity.

08:00 | 07/02/2024

Pakistani Special Branch to scrutinise secuity of Chinese nationals in Pindi

Pakistan's Special Branch of the Police will soon scrutinize all security guards currently deployed at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Non-CPEC projects or working alongside Chinese nationals.

08:00 | 06/02/2024

UPI in France: Unified Payments Interface Formally Launched at Eiffel Tower in Paris

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been formally launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Indian Embassy in France said on Friday and termed it as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "vision of taking UPI global." The UPI was formally launched at the Republic Day reception held in France.

09:26 | 05/02/2024

Artificial intelligence enhances India’s growth horizons

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping businesses, industries, agriculture and socio-economic development at a global scale. AI has experienced substantial progress across various sectors, heralding a new era of innovation, efficiency, and creativity in India. The spread of AI is visible from healthcare to agriculture, finance to education.

08:00 | 04/02/2024

India's resolute and inclusive diplomacy: A recap of NAM, G-77 Summits in Kampala

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda, which took place on January 19-20, 2024. This was preceded by important discussions at both Ministerial and Senior Officials levels.

09:00 | 02/02/2024

'India, a mature and respected UN member,' affirms UNGA Prez on India's permanent UNSC seat

President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, acknowledged India's significant role in the United Nations and its potential to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council. He criticizes the Security Council's outdated structure and its inability to make crucial decisions due to geopolitical influences and the use of the veto.

13:00 | 25/01/2024

Vietnam Police Arrest Over Hundreds of Suspects in Loan Shark Ring Allegedly Run by Chinese

The global community is concerned about Chinese loan shark rings which have looted innocent people by giving them loan at exorbitant interest rates. Chinese loan sharks have created havoc in Vietnam and Sri Lanka. These incidents are not isolated. Many cases have been reported in the past and others have gone unreported.

07:00 | 19/01/2024