Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Lawmakers pressed the State Department to make the US ambassador to India available for congressional testimony, underscoring the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship and calling for greater oversight. During a House subcommittee hearing on South and Central Asia on Wednesday (Local time), Democratic Ranking Member Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur whether he would work with lawmakers to …
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Seoul, Feb 11 (IANS) North Korea said on Wednesday that a landmark housing project launched at a previous party congress to build 50,000 living units in Pyongyang will soon be complete, marking a major preparatory step ahead of another party congress later this month.”The goal of building 50,000 living units in the capital, set at the eighth party congress, is nearing … final completion according to the party-set schedule,” the Rodong Sinmun, the party-run newspaper, said.The housing construct…
Guwahati, Feb 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of the National Highway has been developed not only for civilian vehicular movement but also to serve as an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) capable of accommodating frontline fighter jets and transporting aircraft of the Indian Air Force during exigencies. In a post on X, Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would formally activate the Emergency Landing Facility on February 14, u…
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed the India-United States trade deal announced last week, calling it a necessary step after what he described as an unsustainable period of high tariffs that hurt businesses and strained bilateral ties.“I think it’s a great step forward,” Subramanyam said when asked about the agreement. “I think the reality is, we were not on a sustainable path by having these high tariffs, and the reality is moving forward, the US and India…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Steel on Monday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 55 companies for 85 projects, involving an investment of Rs 11,887 crore. These projects are expected to add 8.7 million tonnes of speciality steel capacity by 2030-2031, significantly expanding India’s capabilities in high-end steel segments such as electrical steel, alloy and stainless steels, coated products, and grades required for strategic sectors.The MOUs were signed at Vigyan Bh…
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The manufacturing of electronic components is growing rapidly and 46 approvals have been granted — with Karnataka is set to receive investments exceeding Rs 10,000 crore, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.In Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the budget for the electronic component manufacturing scheme from Rs 22,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore. This will significantly accelerate the electronics manufacturing journey. “Our Prime Mini…
Nagpur, Feb 6 (IANS) Adani Defence and Aerospace Director Jeet Adani on Friday said that Vidarbha stands at the core of India’s energy story, and the Adani Group’s presence in Vidarbha is not transactional; it is generational. Addressing the ‘Advantage Vidarbha 2026’ here, Jeet Adani said the Adani Group is here to build energy security, create high-quality jobs, uplift communities, and strengthen India’s economic foundations.”Our investments here align with three national priorities — powering…
Patna, Feb 5 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 has emerged as a powerful platform showcasing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to involving youth directly in nation-building, with young voices actively contributing to policy discussions and the vision for India’s future. Ayushi Arya, a resident of Patna, Bihar, and a MyBharat Volunteer, participated in the Dialogue as a Presenter, where she shared her ideas on Women-led Development in the presence of Prime Minister…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 strengthened medium-term earnings visibility for sectors aligned with public capex and policy priorities, even though earnings recovery will take time, a report said on Wednesday.The report from small case managers said the Budget opened “actionable opportunities across defence ecosystems, manufacturing‑linked businesses, logistics, select auto and ancillaries, energy‑transition themes and innovation‑led pharmaceuticals.”The report said sh…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 prioritised durable growth, fiscal prudence and execution certainty over short‑term market appeasement, a report said on Wednesday.The report from PL Wealth, the wealth management arm of PL Capital, said the medium‑term outlook remains constructive for infrastructure, capital goods, defence, logistics, manufacturing and select export‑oriented sectors such as engineering goods, textiles and gems and jewellery.The equities may see near‑ter…