Victoria, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that one in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone some training in India.“The future of Seychelles will be shaped by its youth. We are proud that students, professionals, officials, and security forces of Seychelles have trained and studied in India for decades. In fact, it is said that one in every fifty people in Seychelles has undergone some training in India. They have returned home with skills, friendship…
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India is emerging as a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), driven by scalable and citizen-centric digital governance platforms and the country has signed MoUs with 24 countries for cooperation on India Stack and DPI systems, covering digital identity, payments, data exchange, and service delivery (as of February 2026), an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.Over the past 11 years, India has built one of the world’s largest Digital Public Infrastruct…
Hong Kong, June 18 (IANS) India’s participation enhances the G7’s relevance and legitimacy in an increasingly multipolar world order. This is particularly significant as the grouping’s influence today is largely “political and normative” rather than institutional, a report has stated. For India, engagement offers “prestige, access, networking opportunities, and a chance to influence discussions,” but it does not yield immediate economic gains or structural advantages. While participation i…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 2026 Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, during a ceremony held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome on Wednesday.The medal was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu at the historic FAO Plenary Hall in recognition of Modi’s contribution to food security, agricultural development and farmer welfare, according to the organisation.Congratulating the Prime Minister, Qu Dongyu said the …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on Tuesday, expressed India’s commitment to South-South Cooperation for furthering science and technology collaboration ranging from affordable healthcare to smart agriculture to water and marine resources management with Global South partners. Malhotra adressed the ‘CSIR Capabilities Discovery Session’ with Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the Global South on Tuesday. The event was…
Cape Town, March 4 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday called for greater energy integration across Africa to strengthen the continent’s security and diversification as global markets face heightened volatility. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa said escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions have increased risks for African economies reliant on external energy supplies, Xinhua News Agency reported.”Africa is already expe…
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Citing deep-rooted ties in shared histories, common struggles, and aspirations for development and self-reliance, a report has detailed that India, through its efforts in diplomacy, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolving dynamics of the Global South. Over the years, India’s role has changed from being a leader in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to becoming an important player in South-South cooperation, Ambass…