Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Corruption should never be tolerated in any generation, whether it is Generation Z, Generation Alpha or the generations to come, including Generation Beta, Nepali Congress Member of Parliament Sandeep Rana told IANS on Monday. Speaking to the news agency, Rana said the principle of rejecting corruption had been taught by ancestors and remained a guiding value. “We have a saying that both giving and accepting bribes are crimes. That has always been our guiding principle. …
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.Addressing the India–Romania Business Forum at Bucharest, the President said that Romania, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, highly skilled human resources, advanced i…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Panama is India’s natural gateway to Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and there is a need to improve shipping connectivity, deepen logistics partnerships and accelerate institutional cooperation to realise the untapped potential of bilateral trade, according to the government.Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s maritime sector is undergoing a transformational journey driven by world-class infrastructure, modern logist…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) The proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to come into force soon and, together with the newly elevated Strategic Partnership between the two countries, is expected to help double bilateral trade by 2030, New Zealand’s Trade Commissioner and Consul-General to India and South Asia, Graham Rouse, said on Wednesday.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Rouse said the recent elevation of India–New Zealand ties to a Strategic Partnership marks a h…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Philippines counterpart Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila, where both leaders discussed ways to advance the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and reviewed recent developments in the Indo-Pacific. Sharing the details of the meeting on his social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar said, “A pleasure to meet FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro of Philippines today in Manila. A good discussion on further strength…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the need for stronger cooperation between India and ASEAN in the face of growing global uncertainty, saying that no country or regional grouping can effectively tackle today’s challenges on its own. Delivering his opening remarks at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Jaishankar thanked the Philippines for its warm welcome and acknowledged its role as the country coordinator …
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) Terming economic cooperation as an “important pillar” in ties between India and North Macedonia, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday announced that both nations have agreed to strengthen trade, investment and business-to-business collaboration. Addressing a joint press meet with North Macedonia counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova following their talks, President Murmu expressed confidence that her visit will open a new chapter in the bilateral ties. She expressed grati…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he held discussions with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on strengthening the India-UAE partnership across trade, investment, tourism and connectivity, while exploring new opportunities to deepen the two countries’ strategic economic ties.In a post on social media platform X, Goyal said he had a productive meeting with Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and the accompanying delegation,…
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) Highlighting the significance of India-Moldova relations amid growing global instability, Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday said that the two democracies are bound by common values of freedom, dignity and a shared commitment to working for the benefit of their citizens. Addressing a joint press conference with President Droupadi Murmu, Sandu said, “In this world, which is more and more unstable, Moldova is choosing cooperation and a trustworthy partnership. And e…
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that India and Moldova have agreed to increase cooperation in trade, investments, supply chains, and will also work on improving connectivity. Addressing a joint press meet with Moldova President Maia Sandu following their talks Presidential Palace in Chisinau on Monday, President Murmu expressed gratitude to her Moldovan counterpart for the warm welcome extended to her. President Murmu stated that she and Sandu discussed bilateral…