Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 154, marking the first time it is leading the multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces.The change of command ceremony was held on Feb. 11 at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Curt A. Renshaw, Commander, CMF, US NAVCENT and US Fifth Fleet.Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, attended the ceremon…
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Shillong, Feb 3 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday said the state has strategically reoriented its economic approach towards building sustained, long-term partnerships, citing the creation of a strong trade ecosystem that has successfully elevated indigenous products such as local pineapples and curcumin-rich Lakadong turmeric into high-value exports in global markets. The Meghalaya government, in partnership with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Minist…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India will host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) on Saturday, in New Delhi, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between India and the Arab world. The high-level meeting will be co-chaired by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will be attended by foreign ministers and senior representatives of all 22 member states of the Arab League, along with the Arab League Secretary General.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (ME…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Aghabekian here and discussed development cooperation, the Gaza Peace plan, and regional developments. “Glad to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of State of Palestine Varsen Aghabekian. Exchanged views on the Gaza Peace Plan and regional developments. Reviewed our development cooperation and agreed on initiatives to take it forward”, E…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India’s para-badminton campaign in the 2026 international season starts at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026 from January 13-18, with the country’s top stars, including 2020 Paralympic Games medallists Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, leading the way in Cairo, Egypt.The Egypt International provides an important early-season opportunity for Indian shuttlers to regain match sharpness, assess form, and set the competitive tone for the year ahead.Pramod Bhagat and…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) Global family offices are increasingly turning their attention to India as a long-term investment destination, driven by diaspora-led entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and the country’s expanding role in the global economy, the organizer of the world’s largest and most exclusive gathering of family wealth has said.India is emerging as a key focus area for wealthy investors looking beyond traditional markets, particularly as Indian-origin entrepreneurs who built …
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez had a surreal experience as she made an emotional return to her alma mater. The actress visited the Sacred Heart School, where she had received her early education in Bahrain. She shared a video of her visit on Instagram and is seen meeting the teachers and students in the campus.The actress wrote in the caption: “Felt so surreal to be back here at my old school! Sacred Heart School! Thanks for this wonderful welcome.”Jacqueline was …