Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Friday identified India as a potential “comprehensive partner” under its Pax Silica initiative, saying the two countries are aligned on strengthening supply chains, expanding semiconductor cooperation, and reducing dependence on vulnerable manufacturing networks.After the launch of the initiative, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said Washington sees significant opportunities to broaden technology and econom…
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will showcase a range of deep-tech innovations, strategic research initiatives and incubated startups at ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’, an international technology showcase in France, the institute said on Tuesday.The event — being organised by the Ministry of Education in France from June 14-16 — aims to identify, mentor and showcase some of India’s most promising technology ventures emerging from higher educational ins…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Nasscom on Monday announced the launch of the UK edition of its flagship global market access programme, InnoTrek 2026, to help Indian DeepTech startups accelerate international expansion and strengthen their presence in global innovation ecosystems.Scheduled between June 8 and June 12, the 11th edition of Nasscom InnoTrek will take a select cohort of Indian DeepTech startups to the United Kingdom for the first time, offering access to investors, enterprises, policymaker…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s recent visit to India resulted in further deepening of economic relations between the two countries, but there is a need for Seoul to seize the opportunity to build a broader strategic partnership with India, which would help mitigate its acute vulnerabilities in maritime security, supply chains, and technological resilience, according to an article in The Korea Times.India, for its part, sees South Korea as a vital source of inve…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visits to the Netherlands and Sweden constitute part of India’s wider European outreach, which includes Norway and Italy, at a time of shifting alliances in the geopolitical landscape amid the dramatic change in US foreign policy under Donald Trump’s presidency.”Underlying the trip is a larger geopolitical calculation on both sides. Europe is seeking to reduce its economic exposure to China and cope with the fallout of the Russ…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and Africa reached $93.69 billion in 2025–26, registering a growth of 14.39 per cent over the previous year, according to the government.India’s exports to Africa stood at $45.42 billion, while imports reached $48.27 billion during the same period.According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, India and Africa together can shape a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future for the Global South.Addressing a curtain-raiser event…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Indian companies have lined up investments worth over $20.5 billion across sectors such as technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals in the United States, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Wednesday, describing the momentum as a direct outcome of President Donald Trump’s economic leadership.In a post on social media platform X, the envoy said that 12 Indian companies announced fresh investments worth $1.1 billion in a single day, adding to a growing pipeline…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India finalised an interim trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the development, calling it ‘great news’ for both nations. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Great news for India and USA! We have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between our two great nations. I thank President Trump for his personal commitment to robust ties betw…