New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China’s influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.”China’s influence on the continent is no longer defined solely by infrastructure projects, mining investments, or trade deals. China’s growing leverage is now expressed through diplomatic pressure, political signalling, and the ability to shape what …
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New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bharat Singh Chauhan will continue to lead the Commonwealth Chess Association after being unanimously re-elected as Chairman for the 2026–2030 term during the Association’s Annual General Body Meeting in Wasakaduwa, Sri Lanka.The meeting, held at the Citrus Hotel on Sunday, also confirmed the reappointment of several key office-bearers and executive members from across the Commonwealth, while introducing a major new initiative to expand youth participation in chess.A…
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd will be launching the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), being built by it for the Navy, on May 20. The shipyard is building four such warships for the Navy.The NGOPV will also have a high indigenous content, officials said, providing a boost to the country’s Atmanirbharta goal.Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy, will be the chief guest during the event, while his wife, …
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India is banking on the proposed export promotion mission and a new wave of free trade agreements (FTAs) to push the country’s exports towards the ambitious $1 trillion milestone in FY27, a top government official said on Friday.Speaking to NDTV Profit, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the government expects export growth in the current financial year to surpass last year’s pace, with efforts aimed at achieving expansion well beyond the 10-15 per cent range req…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) The future of the strategically critical Diego Garcia military base surfaced unexpectedly during a heated Senate hearing, as Republican Senator John Kennedy warned against any move that could expand Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean through the Chagos Islands dispute.During a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defence hearing on President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, Kennedy sharply criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s rep…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India will be supplying fertiliser to Nepal as a request has been received from Kathmandu amid the supply disruptions that the Himalayan country is facing due to the West Asian conflict, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday. “We have received a request from Nepal for the supply of fertilisers. This is being processed within the existing framework of cooperation,” Jaiswal said in the MEA’s weekly briefing.Nepal is sourcing 80,000 ton…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prashant Pise, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday. A 1995 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Prashant Pise, is expected to take up the assignment shortly, the Embassy noted.Pise will succeed Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas from the 1993 Indian Foreign Service batch in Muscat.Pise’s first overseas posting was in Cairo from 1997 to…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has witnessed a sharp rise in women’s participation, increasing by nearly 340 per cent since 2020, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.Addressing the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in the national capital, Sonowal said initiatives such as “Sagar Mein Samman” are helping create greater opportunities for women in the maritime sector by promoting dignity, inclusion and leadership. He said the transf…
Port Louis (Mauritius), May 3 (IANS) India’s Diksha Dagar delivered an impressive performance to remain firmly in contention at the MCB Ladies Classic – Mauritius, showcasing consistency and composure across the opening rounds.Dagar, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), followed her opening round of 68 with a flawless 3-under 69 to reach a total of 7-under-par after two rounds.Her bogey-free effort placed her in a tie for fourth position, just two strokes behind the joint lea…
Port Louis (Mauritius), May 1 (IANS) A moment of brilliance lit up the opening day of the inaugural MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, as India’s Diksha Dagar delivered a memorable hole-in-one to set the tone for an impressive start. Her confident performance placed her among the early contenders, highlighting her intent to secure a breakthrough win this season.Diksha carded a solid 4-under 68 in the first round at Constance Belle Mare Plage, putting herself in tied-fourth position. Beginning he…