New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a major destination for medical tourism is drawing patients from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring countries, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Awaaz said patients from these countries are attracted by low-cost treatment, combination of internationally accredited hospitals, doctors trained at leading global institutions and advanced medical technology.”Many complex procedures in India c…
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s satellite-based system GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) has steadily evolved into a globally recognised navigational satellite and will strengthen the country’s satellite navigation ecosystem, the government said on Wednesday.GAGAN will support safer air navigation, improve air traffic management, and expand satellite-based navigation services across the country, an official statement said.Its latest achievement came in June 2026, when the Directorate…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s private full-stack space transportation company Agnikul Cosmos has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Europe-based ICEYE to explore building, launching and operating Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) earth observation systems from India.The partnership aims to explore ICEYE’s SAR satellite expertise and its establishment of satellite manufacturing capabilities in India and Agnikul’s full-stack responsive launch capabilities, a company release said.“Pr…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, welcoming the recent understanding reached to end the West Asia conflict. During their conversation, Pezeshkian briefed PM Modi on the recent developments in the region and the way forward. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reiterated the need for continued efforts for lasting peace and stability while reiterating India’s consistent position that all …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) When India and the European Union concluded their free trade agreement in New Delhi earlier this year, negotiators produced a pact that places far greater emphasis on regulatory cooperation than on tariff cuts, a new report has said.The agreement, spread across 20 chapters, establishes an extensive architecture for consultation, transparency and institutional coordination, embedding about 125 cooperation provisions, the report from Vietnam Times said.India and EU reasse…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) OYO-parent Prism Hotels and Resorts has highlighted significant business and legal risks in its updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), offering investors a closer look at challenges that extend beyond its improving financial performance ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO). The filing showed the hospitality company has become increasingly dependent on overseas markets, remains exposed to a long-running legal dispute with Zostel and attributes much of i…
Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is embarking on sweeping tariff reforms that will create “unlimited opportunity” for global businesses and investors, Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa said, as he urged companies in North America to seize the country’s long-term growth story.Speaking after receiving the 2026 US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Award, Watsa said India was moving rapidly towards becoming a developed economy by 2047 and was positioning itself as one…
Ahmedabad, June 30 (IANS) Adani Ports on Tuesday said it has entered into a definitive agreement with MSC Group under which MSC’s container terminal operating and investing arm Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) will invest for 49 per cent interest in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL), the concessionaire for Vizhinjam port. The strategic collaboration represents the single largest foreign private investment in Indian port infrastructure and cements Vizhinjam’s emergence as a domin…
Berlin, June 29 (IANS) Despite being less reliant on Chinese investment and technology than many countries in the Global South, Europe remains vulnerable to Beijing’s political pressure and influence campaigns.Several incidents have underscored these concerns, including reports that in late 2025 Sheffield Hallam University in the UK sought to shut down its renowned forced-labour research programme after months of pressure from the Chinese authorities.In Italy, the alleged harassment of a promine…
Rome, June 29 (IANS) The number of ‘red alert’ cities in Italy continues to increase due to extreme heat. On Monday, 22 cities were put on maximum alert and on Tuesday, the number would rise to 25, Italian news agency Adnkronos reported.Record heat is not letting go of Italy for now, nor Europe. Even if forecasts speak of thunderstorms and falling temperatures starting from Wednesday, July 1, the heat continues to hit the country,According to the latest update of the Ministry of Health’s heatwav…