Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Spotlighting the recent trade deals signed by India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and trust has become the country’s “strongest currency”. “India is seen as a trusted partner for growth. Whether it is the UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, the EU or USA, countries have trade deals with India. Trust has become India’s strongest currency,” said PM Modi while addressing the Indian community in Kuala…
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Kuala Lumpur, Feb 6 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Malaysia, ASEAN India Economic Council Chairman and veteran Malaysian entrepreneur Dato Ramesh Kodammal said it comes at a crucial moment for deepening bilateral ties. Highlighting Malaysia’s strategic role within ASEAN and the growing Indian diaspora, Kodammal described the visit as a long-overdue opportunity to elevate bilateral relations, expand trade cooperation, and strengthen engagement in emerging sect…
Davos, Jan 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state has successfully concluded its debut participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, unlocking new investment opportunities and strengthening Assam’s global economic outreach. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he wrapped up Assam’s “successful Davos debut” after engaging with a wide cross-section of global business leaders, policymakers and changemakers. He said the engag…
Agartala, Jan 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government remains firmly committed to ensuring transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. The Chief Minister said that PM Modi’s dynamism and farsighted approach have ushered in a phase of turbo-charged development and genuine empowerment across the state, particularly for youth, women and Janjati (tribal) communities, while up…
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that India is steadily advancing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Assam emerging as a major beneficiary of the Centre’s development-focused approach. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Sarma said Assam has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, driven largely by the Prime Min…
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) The Assam government has intensified efforts to position the state as one of India’s most industry-friendly destinations, banking on large-scale investments, policy reforms and flagship initiatives such as the ‘Advantage Assam’ programme to drive economic growth and employment generation.Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business, strengthening infrastructure and …
Guwahati, Jan 7 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the transformative impact of the state government’s ambitious ‘Asom Mala’ road infrastructure programme, saying that the state has moved from slow and fragile connectivity to world-class highways and seamless transport corridors that are opening up new opportunities for growth and development.In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said that under the Asom Mala initiative, Assam’s road network has und…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Mega infrastructure projects such as the Dhubri-Phulbari River bridge and the Bogibeel bridge over the Brahmaputra River are fast transforming Assam’s logistics landscape, significantly improving connectivity, reducing travel time and opening up new economic opportunities across the Northeast.The 19.3-km Dhubri-Phulbari bridge, once completed, will become India’s longest river bridge, linking Dhubri in western Assam with Phulbari in Meghalaya. The project is being see…
Guwahati, Dec 28 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) continued to maintain strong momentum in advancing rail infrastructure, safety measures and passenger services across the northeastern region in 2025, officials said on Sunday.NFR Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that during 2025, 13 pairs of trains under the NFR zone were upgraded from conventional ICF coaches to modern LHB rakes, offering enhanced safety, improved ride comfort and higher operational …
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday joined Christmas celebrations in Delhi and reminded people about the teachings of Jesus Christ that inspire to work for the betterment of humanity and the welfare of all, a party leader said. Addressing the believers at an event held at Christian Higher Secondary School in New Delhi today, organised by the Mao Naga Christian Fellowship Delhi (MNCFD), Nadda said the festival is a…