New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India is set to host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting starting Thursday in Gurugram, on the outskirts of the national capital, under its BRICS Chairship 2026.The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation.India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainabil…
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New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India wants to build partnerships in Europe to advance its interests in trade, investment, defence, and the green transition, and while many economic decisions are taken at the European Union (EU) level, political goodwill and strong bilateral relationships with individual member states continue to hold importance, as showcased during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to France and Slovakia, according to a report. The ties between India and the EU have gained …
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India can significantly strengthen its position in the global pharmaceutical industry by moving beyond volume-led exports and focusing on higher-value products such as biosimilars, speciality drugs and advanced therapies, according to Dr. Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings.In an interaction with IANS, Sharma said India already enjoys a leadership position in the global generics market, accounting for around 20 per cent of generic medicine exports w…
Dalian (China), June 23 (IANS) Despite rising geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions triggered by conflicts in the Middle East, India’s long-term economic prospects remain positive, driven by its growing innovation ecosystem and strong economic fundamentals, Carsten Fink, Chief Economist at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) said on Tuesday.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions — known as Summer Davos — Fink s…
Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) NITI Aayog Member Prof. K.V. Raju has described Rajasthan as an “Achiever State”, praising its progress in drinking water supply and rural development.He also highlighted the state’s vast potential in tourism, agriculture, mining and solar energy, advocating technology-driven databases to better capture the contribution of these sectors to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).Prof. Raju further emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of government schemes, cap…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting on June 25–26 in Gurugram, on the outskirts of the national capital, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation.India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme “Building for Resil…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses, innovators and startups to partner with India, highlighting that his country offers one of the world’s largest talent pools, affordable data, low-cost green energy, and a supportive policy environment for innovation and growth.Addressing the 10th edition of VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest technology event, in the French capital, PM Modi said India is emerging as a global hub for technology, innovation and e…
Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for Bratislava from Nice, concluding the first leg of the visit. He is going to pay a State visit to Slovakia from June 14-16 at the invitation of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.”After a fruitful visit to Nice, France, which resulted in several bilateral outcomes with strong focus on innovation and future tech, PM Narendra Modi has departed for Bratislava,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on social media plat…
Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a bid to deepen innovation-led cooperation between India and France, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes have established the India–France Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Bridge to enable collaboration among young innovators in both countries, it was announced on Sunday.The initiative establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India’s ATL framework, creating a structured platform for young learners …