New Delhi/Oslo, May 12 (IANS) Norway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit as “historic”, underlining its importance for strengthening India–Norway relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors. Speaking to IANS ahead of the summit, Stener said the visit carries special significance as it marks the first trip by an Indian Prime Minister to Norway in 43 years.”This is a very import…
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Seoul, May 11 (IANS) India can serve as a prominent manufacturing and export hub for South Korea amid recent shifts in global supply chains, local experts said on Monday, as Seoul is pushing to deepen its economic ties with the world’s most populous nation.In a meeting with Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, experts at major economic research institutes and trade agencies here made the assessment, calling for a detailed strategy to help Korean companies expand their footprint in the Indian market,…
Guna (Madhya Pradesh), May 10 (IANS) Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said on Sunday that the Adani Group is poised to create 120,000 new jobs In Madhya Pradesh by 2030 across various sectors ranging from cement and mining to power.He was addressing the gathering at the inauguration of Adani Group’s new cement plant here in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.Pranav Adani highlighted that during the Global Investors Summit he…
Washington, May 9 (IANS) The United States wants countries in South and Central Asia, including India, to have access to “world class technology” while avoiding dependence on adversarial nations, a senior State Department official said, underscoring Washington’s push to expand AI cooperation with New Delhi.Addressing the US-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Morrison said the focus is on ensuring technology access translates into tangible be…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India-UAE ties are deepening across defence, trade, investment and emerging technologies, which reflects a broad-based strategic partnership that continues to expand beyond traditional areas of cooperation, a report has said.The report by The Secretariat noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed stopover in the United Arab Emirates en route to Europe in May underscores the growing importance of the bilateral relationship, particularly at a time of heightened ge…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The recently-concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is not only seen by the global media as a significant step forward for the two democracies in strengthening bilateral economic relations, but also a major move to correct the disruption in global trade caused by the tariff turmoil triggered by the US. According to an article in South Africa’s Independent Online (IOL), the FTA is a “leap forward in right-setting global trade following US President Donald…
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday returned to Odisha after his three-day visit to Gujarat, securing investment commitments worth Rs 48,330 crore that are expected to generate more than 67,838 employment opportunities across multiple sectors in the state. Addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow in Vadodara on Thursday, CM Majhi said, “Western India has already led India’s industrial rise. Now, for Viksit Bharat, Eastern India must rise, and Odish…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) Rajasthan continues to position itself as an attractive investment destination, driven by policy reforms, green energy initiatives and tourism development, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said on Wednesday.He was addressing a meeting at the Secretariat with India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mohamed Mallick.Discussions during the meeting focused on enhancing the ease of doing business in Rajasthan, strengthening the availability of skilled human resources and expanding opportu…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Wednesday hailed India’s rise, describing it as a “centre of growth and innovation in the world”, while stating that India and Vietnam give high priority to their bilateral ties. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their talks here, To Lam said: “I am very impressed, and I would like to congratulate India for its leaps and bounds progress. India has been soaring ahead as a centre of growth and innovation…
Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a massive investment of Rs 2,442 crore to promote pulse production in the state, marking a decisive step toward reducing India’s dependence on imports, government officials said. Announcing the decision, state MSME Minister Chetanya Kumar Kashyap said the initiative is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to boost domestic pulse production and ensure food security.The investment will be made in coming five years, the Mi…