New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting showcases “an unshakable and firm message” to the world that the grouping will promote practical cooperation to realise a free and open Indo-Pacific. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Motegi mentioned his special fondness for the Quad meeting.”I want to thank Jai for hosting this meeting. Back in 2019 September, when I …
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Quad grouping is evolving from being a discussion forum into an action-oriented forum, where the four nations come together to discuss areas of common interest and begin to take action. In his opening remarks at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Rubio said that his participation in the Quad meeting immediately after being sworn in showcases the US’ commitment to the grouping.”Over the l…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will arrive in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, amid growing focus on regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.In an official media release issued ahead of her visit, Wong described the Quad as “a vital partnership” amid increasing global uncertainty. “Today I will travel to India to participate in the…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) in Oslo to strengthen technical expertise for National Highway infrastructure development, an official statement said on Friday.The partnership aims to use NGI’s internationally recognised expertise in geotechnical engineering and natural hazard mitigation to improve engineering capabilities particularly in geologically sensitive and…
Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Kempegowda International Airport (BLR Airport) in Bengaluru has crossed the milestone of handling 400 million passengers since its opening, while recording strong growth in passenger traffic and cargo operations during the financial year 2025–26, according to Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), as stated by the Chief Ministers’ Office (CMO) on Saturday. The achievements and performance highlights were reviewed during the 134th Board Meeting of BIAL, chaired…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has won an arbitration matter related to the six-laning of the Kamrej–Chalthan section of NH-48 in Gujarat, leading to substantial savings of public funds.Against claims of around Rs. 174.49 crore raised by the contractor, the Arbitral Tribunal awarded only Rs 54 lakh to settle the case, underscoring the importance of digital project monitoring, robust documentation and evidence-based contract management by the NHAI, accor…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India’s construction equipment industry remained resilient in FY26 and it posted a robust 31.5 per cent surge in exports even as domestic sales eased, a report said on Friday.The report from Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) said exports growth helped the sector remain resilient despite slower infrastructure execution and project delays.India continues to remain the world’s third-largest construction equipment market, with the sector e…
Agartala, May 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has took a strong stand in the fight to make the state drug-free. During a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said that the police administration must remain constantly vigilant to ensure that drugs do not enter the state through the railways or any other route.Various narcotics are smuggled from Myanmar and routed through Mizoram and southern Assam before reaching Tripura, often for illegal transit into n…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday personally heard grievances, complaints and suggestions from residents of her Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency at a public hearing, also known as ‘Jan Sunwai’, an official said. A large number of people turned up to present their concerns directly before the Chief Minister.”Taking note of each case with urgency and sensitivity, Chief Minister Gupta directed officials from the departments concerned to initiate immediate actio…
Beijing/Dhaka, May 2 (IANS) Bangladesh’s engagement with the Chinese-financed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) over the past decade has produced significant but uneven progress, especially in transport and energy infrastructure, with delays, rising costs and selective project revisions limiting its impact, a report stated. According to a report in the international magazine ‘The Diplomat’, under the BRI framework, Bangladesh was expected to receive around $40 billion in Chinese investments from Ch…