Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Hollywood actress Viola Davis recently celebrated the 83rd birthday of her mother Mae Alice Davis. The actress, 60, shared a photo of her mother with a smile on her face to Instagram. She wrote in the caption, “Happy 83rd year of LIFE, Mommy!! You’ve taught me the deepest, most profound way to love… to live… to let go… to be grateful. This smile lets me know that memory may have taken you, but you’re still in there… in the weeds. I love you deep, Mommy!! Happi…
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New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that India is among the globally best performing countries in climate action and having already achieved its renewable energy target eight years ahead of schedule, the country is now aiming for a 500 GW clean energy capacity by 2030.In his keynote address at the ‘Advancing Resilience with Climate Change’ dialogue here, the minister highlighted India’s strong performance in achieving Intended Nationally…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Senior policymakers and analysts at a high-level conference here said India’s foreign policy is being shaped by strategic autonomy, economic expansion, and a complex — at times strained — partnership with the United States.Speaking at the Hudson Institute’s “New India Conference”, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster said India’s global posture reflects a long evolution from Cold War non-alignment to a more flexible approach.“India remains committed …
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Thursday that the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) will shape the next phase of the partnership between two sides, stressing that it would be “more ambitious, inclusive, and future-oriented”. The EAM’s statement came as he unveiled the logo, theme, and website of the summit, to be hosted by India in collaboration with the African Union Commission here on May 31.”Joined African Ambassadors and those invested in Ind…
United Nations, April 23 (IANS) “We have to continue to be bold” in pursuing the reform of the Security Council, said Macky Sall, who is a candidate for secretary-general.The debate over reforming the Council has been going on for over 30 years, but the “one thing that we can all agree on is that today, the Security Council is not representative of today’s world,” he said on Wednesday at a candidate’s forum here.There are many different proposals for reforming the Council, and some even …
Seoul, April 19 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung departed for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks, likely to focus on stabilising supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.Lee will arrive in New Delhi later in the day and hold summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. It will mark their third in-person meeting, following earlier talks on the sidelines of the G7 and G…
Washington, April 18 (IANS) Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said the Korean won has been stabilising against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.Koo made the remarks during a meeting with Korean reporters in Washington, as the Korean currency strengthened to the 1,460 won range against the greenback after Iran’s reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, amid expectations that the Unite…
Bhuj, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said Kutch district had emerged as a thriving region after the 2001 earthquake, attributing the transformation to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the sustained efforts of local residents, while addressing campaign meetings ahead of the local self-government elections. Speaking at ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ events organised in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, Patel said, “After the 2…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The United States is pushing for global alignment on digital asset regulations, with India seen as a key partner in shaping future standards, according to participants at a policy discussion.The conversation, held under Chatham House Rules on Wednesday (local time), underscored that digital assets — by their nature — operate across borders, making international coordination essential to avoid regulatory fragmentation.Participants said Washington is increasingly focu…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) warned of a sharp deterioration in global economic conditions, citing conflicts, supply disruptions and financial pressures that could weigh heavily on emerging economies.In a communique issued after its ministerial meeting in Washington, the G-24 said global growth is projected to decline in 2026 compared to 2025, as the fallout from the war in the Middle East and other crises ripples across energy markets and supply …