New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Seychelles was not only aimed at strengthening ties but to also reiterate India’s commitment to serving as a net service provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a report has claimed. “Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, lies near vital sea lanes of communication connecting East Africa, West Asia and the wider Indian Ocean region. The security of these sea lanes is therefore crucial to I…
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Dehradun, July 11 (IANS) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working with the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”, ensuring development for every citizen without any discrimination based on religion or community. Inaugurating the five-day 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground, Dehradun, in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Rijiju said: “This festival has emerged…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday called on India’s toy industry to aim for a significantly larger share of the global market, urging the sector to target one-fourth of the worldwide toy business, which is projected to reach $179 billion by 2032.Addressing the 17th Toy Biz International B2B Expo 2026 organised by the Toy Association of India in New Delhi, the Finance Minister said the country’s current market projections should be viewed in the context of th…
Ahmedabad, July 5 (IANS) The start of commercial semiconductor chip production at CG Semi’s Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat’s Sanand has brought into focus the role of young women from tribal regions of Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi citing their contribution as an example of India’s emerging skilled manufacturing workforce. The Prime Minister inaugurated the commercial production of chips at the facility on Saturday and note…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that Indian entrepreneurs should be mindful that they are representing the country when labelling a product ‘Made in India’.In a post on X, the minister said that quality is a national responsibility for Indian entrepreneurs.He cited the example of Aqeel Panaruna from Ambur, Tamil Nadu, founder of Florence Shoe Company, whom he met at the Business Plenary Session in London.Aqeel shared the experience of …
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood ace singer Alisha Chinai recently took a trip down memory lane as she shared a rare photograph with former late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. She also shared a picture of the heartfelt letter that was penned by him addressed to the singer in 1989.Calling it an “epic moment” and a treasured memory from a “golden era,” Alisha’s posted the picture and the letter on her social media account.Alisha shared a vintage picture featuring a young version of herself …
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India’s toffee exports have witnessed a sharp rise of nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14.Sharing export figures on social media platform X, the minister said exports of toffees, caramels and similar sweets increased from Rs 49.68 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 132 crore in FY2025-26.“India’s TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166 per cent since 2013-14,” Goyal wrote …
Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to conserve fuel, use public transport, revive work from home, avoid non-essential goods purchase and overseas vacations to save foreign exchange to combat the global crisis triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia. Addressing a public meeting organised by the BJP at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, the Prime Minister called for collective participation to help India face global economic disruptions, supply chain …
Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.EAM Jaishankar said on Saturday that the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2025 during his visit is being delivered now.”This project will strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem and provide fresh impetus to its farmi…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…