New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said the upcoming International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 will strengthen international partnerships and promote South-South cooperation in big cat conservation, as India positions itself at the centre of global efforts to protect these iconic species.Addressing the gathering, Yadav described the summit as a defining moment in conservation diplomacy, noting that it will bring together world leaders, policym…
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India will issue grant assistance worth up to Rs 12 crore to Ecuador over a period of five years for the implementation of socio-economic development projects in the South American nation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday.Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero concluded a two-day official visit to India this week, marking a new chapter in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nati…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with his Ecuadorian counterpart, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on Wednesday, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors such as trade, agriculture, and capacity building. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Pleased to welcome FM Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero of Ecuador, who is on her first visit to India. We discussed ways to deepen cooperation, including in trade, health, agriculture, digital and capacity building….
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…
Colombo, April 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan departed for New Delhi after concluding a successful two-day visit to Sri Lanka on Monday. The Vice President’s visit yielded key outcomes focused on further strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations, including eased OCI eligibility to sixth-generation Indian Origin Tamils (IOTs) for simpler travel to India.VP Radhakrishnan also virtually handed over a cluster of houses to plantation workers under the Indian Housing Projec…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) India has emerged as a credible voice across the world for climate justice, equity and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforcing pillars of growth, and that prosperity for the people and protection of the planet can proceed together. It is one of the world’s 17 mega-biodiverse countries, accounting for nearly 8 per cent of all recorded species worldwide, despite occupying just 2.4 per cent of the global land are…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in marking World Wildlife Day, reaffirming India’s commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and the protection of natural habitats. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of preserving biodiversity and acknowledged the efforts of those working to safeguard wildlife.“World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches our planet and susta…
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday oversaw the signing of six major agreements between India and Malaysia, as both nations moved to further strengthen cultural, economic and strategic cooperation during bilateral engagements in Kuala Lumpur.The agreements were finalised following comprehensive discussions between the two leaders during PM Modi’s two-day official visit to Malaysia. The visit marked a significant milestone i…