Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, a day before External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, begins a visit to the United States of America. “President Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi,” US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a social media post. “STAY TUNED,” he added, without giving further details.The brief announcement triggered interest across India and the US, where the relationship draws close attention in d…
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Indian scientists at the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a solar-powered energy storage device that can both capture and store energy in a single unit, marking a major step towards clean, self‑sustaining storage systems, an official statement said.Unlike conventional solar systems that require separate units for energy harvesting and storage, the new technology can do both functions, reducing cost and energy losses during conversion, it said.Th…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, and called it a women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda.The Budget was presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.Poonam Sharma, President of FLO, said that the Budget sends a clear and confident signal of continuity, credibility, and conviction.“It balances fiscal discipline with inclusive growth, and places women, MSMEs, and …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Terming the EU–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) “historic”, Sweden’s Ambassador to India Jan Thesleff said the pact reflects strong mutual confidence between India and the European Union and will unlock significant new opportunities for Swedish companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in India and vice versa.In an exclusive interview to IANS, Thesleff said: “This is an agreement that truly shows the confidence India places in the European Un…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India and Canada on Tuesday signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector during the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The agreement marks a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties in areas such as oil, gas, clean energy and long-term investments.The joint statement followed a bilateral meeting between India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Timothy Hodgson.Hod…
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Britain’s King Charles III has written to President Droupadi Murmu, conveying his and Queen Camilla’s warm greetings to the government and people of India on the occasion of the country’s 77th Republic Day, while lauding the enduring and close ties between the two nations.In his letter to President Murmu, the King praised the enduring partnership between India and the UK, saying it is rooted in the shared values and mutual respect that define the Commonwealth. He also…
Seoul, Jan 26 (IANS) Seoul will construct two new nuclear reactors by 2038 at the latest as planned, the climate minister said on Monday, reflecting public support for the plan amid growing demand for clean energy.Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan announced the plan in a press briefing on the envisioned 12th basic plan for electricity supply and demand, which outlines the country’s power supply plan for the 2026-2040 period, reports Yonhap news agency.The government will conduct necessary procedure…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the Republic Day ceremony, and expressed confidence that their upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will herald a new chapter in India-EU ties. “Delighted to welcome President European Council President Antonio Costa and President European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to In…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations, were accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour here on Sunday. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada welcomed Costa at the airport as he arrived for his state visit.”India-EU : A partnership of Trust and Reliability. A cordial welcome to the President of the European Council Ant…
Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) Decentralised renewable energy has the potential to significantly reduce government subsidies, cut Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses and make power more affordable, Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) said on Wednesday.Das was speaking at a panel discussion titled ‘Scaling Solar Where It Matters: India’s Lessons on Rooftop, Agriculture and Decentralised Energy for the Global South…