New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Former India striker Robin Singh believes India’s long-standing FIFA World Cup dream can become a reality if the country draws inspiration from emerging football nations like Cape Verde while adopting Japan’s long-term approach towards player development and infrastructure.According to Robin, the performances of smaller nations in the FIFA WC have proved that belief, planning, and sustained investment can help bridge the gap with football’s traditional powerhouses.”I th…
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Jakarta, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Friday announced the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027.”India, Indonesia Celebrating 100 Years of a Shared Cultural Journey! We are thrilled to announce the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027!” the Embassy wrote on X.”Naming this historic year after Asia’s first Nobel laureat…
Auckland/New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) India is one of the world’s most important rising powers and the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement comes at a crucial time as New Zealand adapts to an increasingly multipolar world, New Zealand Member of Parliament Phil Twyford said on Friday while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country.Speaking to IANS in Auckland, Twyford said India has emerged as a political and economic powerhouse in Asia and that New Zealand stands to benefit fr…
Washington, July 8 (IANS) The US Justice Department, in its federal indictments, has announced that ‘India-based’ organised crime groups targeted Indian diaspora communities across North America through murder, extortion and intimidation, using high-profile attacks to build fear and expand their criminal enterprises. The indictments, announced as part of ‘Operation Hard Ball’ on Tuesday (local time), charge 37 defendants linked to three transnational criminal organisations accused of racketeerin…
Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on Tuesday, as America’s overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports.The figures also highlighted India’s place in the broader Asian supply chain, with the US trade gap with India remaining significantly smaller than those with several other major manufacturing hubs in the region.The latest data from the US Census Bureau …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Falling global crude oil prices are giving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and several other Asian central banks greater flexibility to focus on supporting economic growth, as lower energy costs ease inflationary pressures and improve external balances, according to Standard Chartered’s Weekly Market View report.The bank said the decline in oil prices is providing “disinflationary relief” across much of Asia, reducing the urgency for policymakers to keep interest rates e…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Indian football remains some distance away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup despite Asia receiving an unprecedented eight direct qualification spots due to the expanded tournament, saying the national team still has plenty of ground to cover to match the continent’s leading nations.Speaking on the progress of Asian football during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Bhutia said the expansion of Asian qualification berths is a …
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India reflects a shift from symbolic friendship to operational partnership, a report stated on Thursday. “Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India should be seen as a carefully timed strategic move rather than a routine diplomatic engagement. It comes at a moment when both Tokyo and New Delhi are trying to strengthen their position in a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific, where security concerns, economic uncertainty, and techno…
Washington, June 30 (IANS) India, working with the United States, is the only country that can match the size and scale of China’s innovation ecosystem, US Senator Steve Daines has said, calling the India-US partnership important not only for the two countries but for the world.Daines, Republican Senator from Montana, made the remarks at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, where he was honoured with the USISPF Public Service Award for his work in st…
Athens/New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India offers immense opportunities for Greek businesses to invest, collaborate, and expand, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.Addressing business leaders, Goyal said India continues to maintain strong economic growth amid global headwinds and has emerged as a reliable partner offering scale, talent, and youthful energy.He emphasised that India serves as a gateway to the Indo-Pacific region, Asia, and Africa, providing competitive an…