New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Bharat Electricity Summit’s (BES) maiden edition concluded successfully on Sunday with India reaffirming its commitment to building a future-ready, technology-driven, and investment-friendly energy ecosystem, while supporting the energy needs of both the nation and the Global South.The Indian Carbon Market Portal was also launched, with trading expected to begin shortly, marking a major step in climate finance.The outcomes of the summit will contribute significantl…
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Washington, March 14 (IANS) A US senator has introduced legislation to block any transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands — including the strategic Diego Garcia military base — unless the US Senate formally approves changes to the long-standing defence treaty between Washington and London.Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced the Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act, which would require the advice and consent of the…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his counterparts from Mauritius and Bhutan on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on Friday. EAM Jaishankar met Bhutanese counterpart Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepen partnership between two nations.”Delighted to meet Bhutan Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026. Reaffirmed our commitment to deepen our unique partnership,” EA…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, will commence in New Delhi on Thursday, bringing together an array of global leaders, policymakers and strategic experts.Instituted in 2016, the annual Raisina Dialogue has emerged as India’s leading platform for discussions on international affairs. The three-day conference, organised by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday led Holi celebrations on the Assembly premises, saying that it is not just a festival of colours but a celebration of India’s civilisational strength. “Holi is not just a festival of colours, it is a celebration of India’s civilisational strength, our democratic spirit, and the enduring victory of truth and righteousness,” he said.The grand celebration at the historic Assembly complex brought together member…
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 27 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 20.39 billion in the month of February — along with registering 22 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs 26.84 lakh crore, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday.Average daily transaction amount in February stood at Rs 95,865 crore, up from Rs 91,403 crore in January, the NPCI data showed.The month of February recorded 728 milli…
United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS) Iran will respond “decisively and proportionately” to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defence under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said in a letter to the secretary-general and the president of the Security Council.Citing US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Diego Garcia, Iravani wrote: “In such circumstances, all bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile force in the region would constitute legitimate targets …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay have arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. World leaders were warmly received by Indian ministers, reflecting India’s commitment to fostering international cooperation in AI, digital partnerships, and cultural exchange.The Ministry…
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) The United States and Mauritius will hold bilateral discussions next week in Port Louis focused on security cooperation and the future operation of the military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos archipelago, the US State Department said.From February 23–25, the talks will be led by the Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs with participation from across the US interagency, according to a media note.“These discussions underscore the continued …
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess the progress achieved under the India-France strategic partnership and exchange views on key regional and global developments.Prime Minister Modi will travel to Mumbai for the meeting with the visiting French President, who will be on an official trip to India from February 17 to 19. President Macron’s visit comes at the invitation of PM Modi to take part in t…