New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has emerged as a global digital powerhouse over the last 12 years, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technologies, data centres and digital public infrastructure, according to an official fact-sheet released on Monday.The fact-sheet highlighted that India has transitioned from being largely a consumer of digital technologies to becoming a creator of globally scalable technology solutions, backed by strong policy …
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Centre and states were working together to accelerate the country’s growth momentum to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047. Chairing the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister said, “Guided by the spirit of cooperative federalism, we are working together to accelerate India’s development journey. The collective efforts of the Centre and states will play a pivotal r…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here on Thursday with this year’s theme of ‘Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047’, focusing on the well-being and development of every Indian, regardless of age, region, gender, or socio-economic background, according to an official statement.The Governing Council Meeting will deliberate on the approach to realise this visio…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India’s presence is making the dilemma of choosing between the United States and China more manageable for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member countries by expanding the range of available options, a report has detailed. “For ASEAN, the presence of a partner like India does not resolve its central dilemma, but it does make that dilemma more manageable. By expanding the range of available options, India helps reduce the pressure to choose between the…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The third India–Nordic Summit 2026 in Oslo marked a rewiring of global technology governance, with India becoming a co‑author of digital and AI norms rather than a passive rule taker, a report has said.Nordic leaders framed the relationship as a green technology and innovation strategic partnership, betting that anchoring supply chains, research collaborations and digital infrastructure in India will deliver commercial returns and geopolitical resilience, the report …
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) India and Vietnam have agreed to further strengthen economic relations and work towards enhancing bilateral trade to $25 billion by 2030, according to a joint statement issued by both countries on Wednesday.The joint statement was issued after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam, who is on an official visit to India. “The two sides agreed to reinforce cooperation between the two rapidly growing economies at the level of governments and …
United Nation, May 6 (IANS) India has made 27 migration and mobility agreements with 23 countries and such partnerships must be expanded to provide safe pathways for emigration and protection of the diaspora, according to Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Minister of State for External Affairs.The agreements facilitate “structured and skills-based mobility, with a strong emphasis on worker welfare, social protection, and fair recruitment practices”, he said on Tuesday at the Second International Migr…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday inaugurated the ‘Maharashtra Training Week’ under the ‘Tech Wari 2.0’ initiative, asserting that the ultimate goal of technology is to simplify the lives of common citizens. Comparing the public to the deity ‘Vitthal’, the Chief Minister highlighted that the administration’s “pilgrimage” (Wari) is dedicated to their service. The event organised by the General Administration Department (GAD) aims to implement a rapid road…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India will issue grant assistance worth up to Rs 12 crore to Ecuador over a period of five years for the implementation of socio-economic development projects in the South American nation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday.Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero concluded a two-day official visit to India this week, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nati…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India on Tuesday sent a consignment of 250 metric tonnes of food grains to Seychelles, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced while adding that New Delhi will be sending more assistance to the country as part of its USD 175 million Special Economic Package. “A consignment of 250 MT foodgrains sent to Seychelles. More to follow under the USD 175 million Special Economic Package committed to Seychelles,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.In February, …