New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) In a significant shift from the past, Canberra and New Delhi have operationalised a long-pending agreement, with Australia now agreeing to export uranium to India for peaceful civilian use. The finalisation of an administrative arrangement for the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement took place during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, the second leg of his three-nation tour.At the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, PM Modi and Australian P…
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Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used cricket analogies to describe diplomatic ties between the two nations. “India-Australia meetings are much like cricket. The agenda is as focused as a One-Day International. The decisions are as fast as T20 cricket. The partnership is as long-lasting and deep as a Test match,” PM Modi posted on X.PM Modi stated that he held wide-ranging discussions with PM Albanese in Melbourne on Thur…
Washington, July 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described cryptocurrency as a strategic industry that the United States must dominate, arguing that failure to embrace digital assets would allow China to seize the lead in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial sectors.Speaking at the White House during an event marking the launch of the Trump Accounts programme, Trump devoted an extended portion of his remarks to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, presenting both as critical to…
Amaravati, June 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday proposed establishing a cluster of rare-earth mineral deposits. He directed officials to take up comprehensive mineral mapping across the state to identify valuable mineral deposits. He also emphasised the importance of promoting value addition through mineral processing.Reviewing the performance of the Mines Department at his official residence, the Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh’s vast mineral wealth of…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry delegation met with Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss strengthening industry‑led engagement across BRICS and BRICS Plus, an official statement said on Monday.The delegation discussed stronger engagement through innovation, startups, emerging technologies, research collaboration and entrepreneurship, the statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology.Dr. Singh said th…
London/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Adani Group is building one of the world’s largest renewable energy portfolios, targeting 50GW by 2030, and a substantial nuclear portfolio of 10 GW by 2035, Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has said.Speaking at the inaugural Adani Green Energy Dialogue, hosted by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in partnership with the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) at the Science Museum, London, he said that “we are investing in lar…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies and AI, nuclear, space and quantum technologies will determine contours of future growth and global competitiveness, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday.The National Quantum Mission (NQM) has already achieved more than half of its targeted outcomes within three years of its launch in 2023, he said while speaking at a media conclave he…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s technology-driven solutions are creating prosperity at the grassroots level, highlighting how innovations in agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and digital services are transforming lives across the country.Addressing the VivaTech 2026 conference here, PM Modi said India is leveraging technology not only to drive innovation but also to ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens.He stressed that technology must be …
Agartala, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that India is pursuing an aggressive expansion of its power generation capacity, with a major thrust on nuclear energy, while announcing significant urban infrastructure and power sector initiatives for Tripura. After reviewing power and urban development projects with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, the Union Minister said the country recorded an…
Seoul, May 30 (IANS) Kenya’s top diplomat has hinted at seeking South Korean cooperation in areas of rare earth refinement and nuclear energy, signalling Nairobi’s desire to expand bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance.In a written interview with Yonhap News Agency, Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi expressed hope to work with South Korea to produce greater value from his country’s rare earth mineral resources.”The real potential in rare earth elements lies in th…