New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan counterpart Olzhas Bektenov on Wednesday reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, trade, defence and security, connectivity, energy, emerging technologies, and people-to-people ties. In the meeting, which took place on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi appreciated participation of Bektenov in the AI Impact Summit, which underscores the shared commitment of bot…
Latest Connectivity News & Updates
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “unequivocal” peacekeeping efforts and thanked him for his firm commitment to support diplomatic talks regarding the same in the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East.In his remarks during the joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian PM Ibrahim said, “I must express my appreciation, because my discussions with Prime Minister Modi …
Guwahati, Feb 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday welcomed the proposed underground railway tunnel through the Siliguri Corridor, describing it as a game-changing initiative that would further strengthen connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of the country while ensuring uninterrupted movement of passengers and goods.In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma said the ambitious project would cement India’s strategic and economic links with the Northeast,…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry experts from the North-East have welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting that its emphasis on services-led growth, tourism infrastructure, connectivity and skill development creates a strong foundation for sustainable regional expansion. Leaders from real estate development and hospitality sectors believe the Budget enhances investor confidence while positioning the North-East as a key beneficiary of India’s next growth cycle. Vikas Agarwal, Managing Directo…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday welcomed the infrastructure push in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying these initiatives reflect a vision that infrastructure is “an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness”.He said that these new announcements place infrastructure at the centre of India’s journey towards the resolution of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a powerful thrust on infr…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday shared their remarkable experience of attending the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invite. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the display of the flags of the European Union, the EU Military Staff and EU maritime missions Atlanta and Aspides at India’s Republ…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Egypt has set a strong goal to nearly double its trade with India, aiming to reach $12 billion in the coming years. Currently, trade between the two countries stands at around $5 billion, which Egypt believes is far below the real potential of the partnership.Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia here, Egypt’s Ambassador to India, Kamel Zayed Galal, said both nations have many opportunities to grow together, especially in sectors like energy, man…
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) A bipartisan US bill that places the Eastern Mediterranean at the centre of American foreign policy — with a clear India-linked connectivity focus — has cleared a key hurdle in Congress. The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee by a 45–2 vote. The strong margin sends the Bill to the next stage of consideration and keeps it on track for a possible vote by the full House.The legislation is led by Congressman Brad Schneider and b…
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the Union Cabinet has approved the state government’s flagship project to construct an elevated corridor through Kaziranga National Park, a move aimed at protecting wildlife while improving connectivity in Upper Assam.Addressing the reporters here, Sarma said the elevated corridor between Bokakhat and Kaziranga will be built at an estimated cost of over Rs 6,000 crore.He described the project as a landmark…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday with both leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership. The two leaders also discussed the regional situation and reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terrorism.”Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel. We discussed ways to further …