New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) An industry leader on Friday backed the Great Nicobar Project, saying its direct impact lies on safeguarding India’s communication routes, maritime interests and national security.Speaking to IANS on the ongoing debate around the project, Rawat underlined that infrastructure development — whether highways or strategic maritime hubs — must be seen in the larger context of national interest.“While ecological concerns are important, questions raised years after project…
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Washington, April 30 (IANS) The United States has warned that outer space is rapidly emerging as a contested military domain, with China and Russia expanding capabilities that could threaten global security, satellite infrastructure and international stability. Eminent lawmakers and experts, during a Congressional hearing, described a shifting strategic landscape in which competition is intensifying across military, commercial and diplomatic fronts.“Space is now a congested and contested domai…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday recounted a compelling story at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India’s digital transformation through the example of a Mumbai street vendor who, a decade ago, was unable to open a bank account but now seamlessly uses online payment systems. Opening his keynote address with a warm ‘Namaste’, the French President expressed gratitude to the hosts, saying, “Thank you very much for welcoming us to this magnificent ci…
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) President Donald Trump on said his administration has “basically stopped all windmills in this country,” calling wind energy the “most expensive energy you can get.”“We’re trying to make sure it doesn’t happen and we’ve basically stopped all windmills in this country,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “It’s the most expensive energy you can get,” he said.Trump also claimed most turbines are imported. “They’re all made in China, a little bit i…