New Delhi/Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeast region is rapidly emerging as India’s new engine of growth and is poised to play a defining role in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 here, the Union Minister said the region has undergone unpreceden…
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Agartala, July 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday said that, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s transformative Act East Policy, Tripura is fast emerging as a preferred destination for long-term investment and as India’s gateway to Southeast Asia.Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave-2026, the DoNER Minister said the state today stands at the intersection of connectivity,…
Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto travelled together to the centuries-old Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the Southeast Asian nation, on Wednesday. While sharing a picture with President Subianto on X, PM Modi stated, “On the way to the Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto.”He also shared a video on X, which showed PM Modi seeing the temple from the chopper’s window.While sharing the a…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India has significantly expanded its global outreach to secure supplies of critical minerals and strengthen semiconductor supply chains, signing partnerships with 24 countries while holding negotiations with 11 others over the past two years.The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on concentrated supply sources and ensure long-term access to minerals essential for clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), advanced manufacturing, d…
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Indonesian government and President Prabowo Subianto after being conferred the country’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, calling it a tribute to “historic and deeply-rooted ties” between the two nations. Describing the award as a tribute to the longstanding friendship between India and Indonesia, he said the honour belonged to the people of India and reflected the deep a…
Seoul, July 4 (IANS) Two suspects accused of running large-scale illegal online gambling networks have been extradited from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to South Korea in a joint international operation, authorities said on Saturday. One suspect allegedly ran an overseas gambling site worth 4.8 trillion won (US$3.14 billion) based in Southeast Asia and laundered criminal proceeds while evading arrest for 12 years across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Cambodia, acco…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) The gradual rediscovery of Asia’s oldest relationships between India and Indonesia is the beginning of a new chapter through which the countries seek to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific, stated a report on Sunday.“The frequency of leadership exchanges, ministerial visits, strategic dialogues, defence consultations, think-tank collaborations, and institutional partnerships over the past three years suggests that both South Block and Indonesia’s Kementerian Luar…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The proposed China–Myanmar–Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBEC) is another attempt at Beijing trying to reshape South Asia’s connectivity trying to strengthen its Belt and Road footprint and direct access to the Indian Ocean.Additionally, alongside Gwadar Port in Pakistan and Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, Chinese presence in Bangladesh’s Mongla and Chittagong Ports is an effort at furthering Beijing’s “string of pearls” strategy, surrounding India’s maritime sphere….
Washington, June 27 (IANS) The notion that Washington can shape Asia’s future security architecture without placing India at the center of its strategic calculations is increasingly at odds with geopolitical realities, as geography alone makes such an approach untenable, a report has stated. The Indian Ocean is a vital artery for global trade, energy supplies, and maritime commerce, while key chokepoints — from the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb to the Strait of Malacca — lie within Indi…
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is stepping up efforts with Southeast Asian governments to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind online scam operations that defrauded Americans of billions of dollars last year. Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, Michael G. DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said the administration was pursuing a “whole of government effort” to combat …