Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Mumbai Police arrested a 36-year-old Bangladeshi national at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly travelling on a fraudulently obtained Indian passport. The accused has been identified as Babu Biswas, alias Tapas Biswas. Immigration officials grew suspicious of his Indian passport after noticing that his accent closely resembled the dialect commonly spoken in Bangladesh.According to the police, Biswas had illegally entered India through the West …
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New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will travel to Kyrgyzstan on a two-day visit from July 23 to attend the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). During the meeting set to be held in Cholpon-Ata, the Foreign Ministers will review progress in key areas of SCO cooperation and discuss matters of regional and international significance and discuss matters of regional and international…
Male, July 19 (IANS) Iruthisham Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdulla Rafiu, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness of the Maldives, expressed gratitude to the Government of India for its generous support, highlighting its transformative impact on Maldivian communities after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and the Maldives supporting Maldivian communities. “The Government of Maldives (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) have signed Memoranda …
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the first round of negotiations for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded successfully towards expanding bilateral trade and investment engagement.India is the second-largest trading partner of the Maldives. Bilateral trade between the two countries stood at $771.76 million in 2025–26, compared to $679.70 million in 2024–25, registering a growth of 13.54 per cent.According to a Commerce Ministry stateme…
Agartala, July 5 (IANS) Tripura is aiming to attract investment proposals worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore across key sectors during the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave-2026, which is scheduled to begin on July 9, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday. Ahead of the flagship event, the Chief Minister chaired a high-level review meeting at the Hapania International Fair Ground auditorium and directed officials to ensure the successful conduct of the conclave, which is being organised …
Jaipur, July 2 (IANS) The 29th National e-Governance Conference (NeGC) concluded successfully on Thursday with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, urging the governments to focus not only on adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) but also on using it intelligently to strengthen governance. Addressing the valedictory session and National e-Governance Awards 2026 ceremony at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), MoS Singh c…
Male, June 30 (IANS) India’s growing global influence is becoming increasingly evident as it emerges as a significant voice for developing nations through platforms such as the G20, BRICS and Global South initiatives. Its ability to engage simultaneously with Western powers, Gulf nations, Africa and Southeast Asia has further strengthened its diplomatic reach and strategic relevance, according to a report.Recent geopolitical developments have further highlighted India’s expanding global stature….
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The first round of India-Maldives negotiations for a free trade agreement began on Monday and will continue till July 7, as the two countries aim to formally sign the pact by the end of this year, the Commerce Ministry announced.”The Government of India has officially commenced the first round of negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Maldives. The discussions are being conducted in virtual mode and are scheduled from June 29 to Jul…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India’s rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also by its reputation as a country that follows through on its promises, Tarah Nguyen wote in Vietnam Times.From assisting in economic problems, sending medical supplies to providing emergency aid during natural disasters, India has often acted as the “first responder” in times of crisis for several nations.Recently, the Indian Army dispatched a specialised med…
Dalian (China), June 24 (IANS) India has the potential to become a global leader in sustainable wastewater management by adopting nature-inspired technologies that reduce energy consumption and improve water reuse, an expert said.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions — known as Summer Davos — , Bharathan said India’s growing wastewater challenge presents an opportunity for indigenous innovations to create environmental and economic im…