New Delhi/Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeast region is rapidly emerging as India’s new engine of growth and is poised to play a defining role in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 here, the Union Minister said the region has undergone unpreceden…
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Auckland, July 7 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand on Tuesday expressed excitement over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, describing it as a historic occasion as it will mark the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly 40 years. The community said the visit is expected to strengthen India-New Zealand relations, deepen people-to-people ties, and provide fresh momentum to the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and broader economic cooperati…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand and said that this tour will further strengthen India’s Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as the commitment towards a free and open Indo-Pacific. Earlier in his departure statement, PM Modi said that he will be in Indonesia from July 6-8 at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. “India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a Compreh…
Singapore, July 5 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet on Sunday concluded their port call at Singapore, made as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment to the region. The Indian warships’ deployment reaffirmed the maritime partnership between the two nations and a shared commitment to a secure, stable and collaborative maritime domain, according to an Indian Navy statement.”Eastern Fleet ships, INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kava…
Singapore, July 3 (IANS) Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, Rear Admiral Alok Nanda, and commanding officers of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships visited Kranji War Memorial and paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Indian Naval Officers also met Colonel Ang Chun Hou Bertram, Fleet Commander, Republic of Singapore Navy, with discussions focussed on strengthening maritime defence partnership between the navies of the two nations.In a post on X, Indian Hi…
Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday urged the Centre to expedite approval for the proposed Greenfield Airport at Silchar while reviewing the progress of six planned airports across the state, as the government stepped up efforts to position Assam as the aviation and logistics hub of the Northeast.During a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi, Sarma discussed the status of key airport infrastructure projects, including…
Singapore, July 2 (IANS) Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships – INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti – have arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership between the two nations. The High Commission of India in Singapore noted that naval ships’ visit to Singapore demonstrates India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership in the region in line with its Act…
Tokyo, July 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed on Wednesday for a three-day visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. Prior to her departure, Takaichi highlighted the importance of Japan’s collaboration with India amid the growing uncertainty in the international situation, stressing that both nations share fundamental values and strategic interests.While addressing an informal press conference before departing for India, she said, “In the midst of…
Tokyo/New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, will visit India from July 1 to 3 and hold a Japan-India summit meeting with her Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Japanese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. “Through this visit, we plan to discuss further strengthening of complementary cooperation toward economic growth through investment and innovation, as well as in areas such as energy and other economic security, under the Japan-India Joint Vis…
New Delhi/Agartala, June 27 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday said that the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026, organised in New Delhi, is aimed at realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. Addressing the Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026, the Minister said that the event will showcase Tripura’s agricultural excellence and rich cultural heritage on the global stage.He said that the pri…