New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union MoS Labour and Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva and held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from Nepal, Angola and Mauritius, an official statement said on Wednesday.On the sidelines of the conference, Karandlaje met Ramjee Yadav, Minister for Youth, Labour and Employment, Nepal, where both ministers discussed enhancing cooperation i…
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Suva, June 8 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua on Monday, with discussions held on strengthening cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, Minister for Policing and Communications, reaffirming our shared commitment to deeper cooperation in cybersec…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved the Rs 36,585 crore Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar farm loan waiver scheme, which will benefit 55.72 lakh farmers in the state. The Chief Minister confirmed that the cabinet has cleared the loan waiver scheme, but added that the official announcement will not be made today due to the Election Commission’s guidelines amid the ongoing elections to 17 state council seats slated for June 1…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The ‘BRICS Urbanisation Forum’ comes at an important moment as many nations are experiencing rapid urban growth while addressing common challenges of housing, mobility, climate risk, municipal capacity, urban finance, and service delivery, Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, said on Monday.The Forum in New Delhi from June 11-12 will focus on broad priorities like inclusive urban development, climate and disaster-resilient infrastructure, strong…
Dhaka, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, expressing New Delhi’s readiness to work together on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. “This sacred festival forms an integral part of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm by millions of people of the Islamic faith across the country,” Bangladesh’s le…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that India and the United States, as the two largest democracies, lay the foundation for “incredible cooperation”, while emphasising that his visit is not focused on “restoring” ties, but rather on enhancing what he described as a “very solid and strong strategic partnership.” He called the US’ partnership with India “one of the most important in the world”. Rubio made these statements in his opening remarks during his m…
Gandhinagar, May 16 (IANS) The intra-BRICS merchandise trade has risen thirteen-fold, from $ 84 billion in 2003 to $ 1.17 trillion in 2024, outpacing the growth in global trade and contributing to greater resilience and diversification for member countries, Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary said on Saturday.Speaking at 2nd meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI) here, the top government official underscored that BRICS has continued to grow stronger and has emerge…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) An instability persists across the Middle East from Gaza to the Gulf, regional voices are increasingly warning that the real threat is no longer confined to state rivalries, but lies in the growing convergence of terror networks and ideological movements. Amidst this, India is beginning to be seen as a potential balancer. In an interaction titled “Crisis in the Middle East: Are We Entering a New Regional Order?”, Egyptian parliamentarian Mohamed M Farid told think-tank…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Powerful American lawmakers across party lines called for deeper India-US cooperation on security, trade and global stability, even as some flagged strains in ties over tariffs and policy differences.At an “Exhibition on Human Cost of Terrorism,” organized by Indian Embassy at the Capitol Hilll, members of Congress described India as a key strategic partner, underscoring shared democratic values and the need for closer coordination in addressing global challenges,…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East.Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following summit talks with Macron, during which the two leaders discussed ways to deepen economic ties and strengthen coordination on security issues.”President Macr…