Aizawl, Feb 20 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Friday said the state’s strategic location along India’s international borders with Myanmar to the east and Bangladesh to the west has given it a vital role in advancing the country’s Act East Policy in the context of a rapidly evolving global landscape.On the occasion of Mizoram Statehood Day, the Governor said that among the key recent accomplishments, on September 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaug…
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Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing importance of the Barak Valley in the state’s development roadmap and the national Act East vision, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the nationwide Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) from Cachar district.Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister shared a glimpse of the upcoming Barak Valley Secretariat and said the decision to launch VVP-II from the region underlines…
Itanagar, Feb 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday stressed that to effectively counter emerging threats and ensure deterrence, stability and lasting control along the state’s sensitive frontier, security, development, diplomacy and community empowerment must progress simultaneously through a whole-of-nation approach. Addressing the seminar on ‘Arunachal Pradesh – India’s Dynamic Frontier’, the Governor presented a comprehensive overview of Arunac…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the Centre’s commitment to transforming connectivity in the Northeast, as the Union Cabinet approved a four-lane, access-controlled Greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, featuring India’s first-ever underwater road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra river.Taking to social media, PM Modi described the project as a “landmark boost to connectivity in the Northeast”, stating that the ambitious corrido…
Singapore, Feb 14 (IANS) India has evolved into an ambitious global player under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, supported by the world’s largest population – young, technologically savvy and predominantly middle class — giving it a strong advantage for the future, a report said on Saturday. According to an opinion piece in Singapore’s leading multinational news channel Channel News Asia (CNA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified India as the fastest-growing major e…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The much-awaited elections in Bangladesh finally got underway on Thursday, amidst incidents of vote theft and violence. Since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, ties between India and Bangladesh have soured considerably, with the interim government under caretaker Muhammad Yunus leaning more towards Pakistan and China.He has been under the control of Islamabad, as a result of which he has framed policies that were aimed at hurting India’s interests.India’s consistent posit…
Wellington, Feb 11 (IANS) The recent appointment of New Zealand’s First Resident Defence Advisor to India underscores the growing bilateral partnership between the two nations. A Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Commodore Andy Dowling, appointed to the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi for a three-year posting in late January 2026, highlights India’s expanding focus on defence cooperation and other strategic ties under the Act East Policy, a report in the military magazine ‘Indo-Pacifi…
Kuala Lumpur/New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy, introduced in 2014, provides a strategic framework that has repositioned India as a vital Indo-Pacific power with an enduring interest in Southeast Asia’s security and prosperity. Through deeper integration, enhanced connectivity and engagement in the future resilience and security support of the region, Southeast Asia has benefitted from a stronger counterbalance and India’s economic and security coopera…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India-Taiwan relations are evolving from cautious commercial relations into a structured partnership that covers technology, labour mobility and supply chains.India has positioned Taiwan as a key partner in its industrial transformation and in mitigating geopolitical supply chain risks by aligning its Act East Policy with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. Consequently, India’s Taiwan policy is increasingly shaped by technological security, supply chain resilience, and …
Guwahati, Feb 11 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that people in Upper Assam are likely to witness an air show on Saturday in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state. Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma confirmed that Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Assam and inaugurate a modern highway airstrip at Moran in Dibrugarh district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s infrastructure and strategic preparedness.”There is a strong pos…