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Narendra Modi, KP Sharma Oli discuss close bilateral relationship between Nepal, India

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Monday when the two leaders reviewed the unique and close bilateral relationship between the neighbouring nations.

Narendra Modi interacts with technology industry leaders in New York, AI remains key focus

Narendra Modi interacted with technology industry leaders in New York in a Roundtable anchored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering focussing on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum.

India's 5G market is bigger than America, says Narendra Modi during Indian diaspora event in New York

Pitching India as a land of opportunities, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country has now emerged as a bigger market in 5G technology than the USA.

Singapore: Piyush Goyal inaugurates Invest India's new office

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday inaugurated Invest India's new office in Singapore.

New Delhi to host India's first-ever tri-services 'Future Warfare' course which will feature disruptive technologies, AI

First of its kind, a tri-services “Future Warfare” course is scheduled to be conducted in New Delhi from 23 - 27 September 2024 under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.

India and Bhutan deepen ties on food safety, regulatory standards

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted a bilateral meeting with the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) on the sidelines of the Global Food Regulators Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, on Saturday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi pledges $7.5 million to QUAD Leaders' Cancer Moonshot initiative

Indian PM Narendra Modi has pledged his nation will contribute $7.5 million, including 40 million vaccine doses, for Indo-Pacific countries under GAVI and QUAD initiatives

Narendra Modi meets Japan PM Fumio Kishida, reviews multi-faceted relationship between two nations

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan in USA on 21 September 2024 on the sidelines of Quad Leaders’ Summit, in Wilmington, Delaware when the two leaders reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views to deepen cooperation further, including defence and security ties and B2B and P2P collaborations.

Detonators, gas cylinder found on train tracks in MP, UP

New Delhi: At least 10 detonators were discovered on a railway track, intended to sabotage a train carrying Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district, media reports said.

Free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific was a shared objective of the Quad partners: Narendra Modi

Indian PM Narendra Modi participated in the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday when he said that a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific was a shared objective of the Quad partners.

Narendra Modi Australian PM Anthony Albanese discuss defence and security during Quad meeting

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, USA

UK launches report on building climate resilience of vulnerable communities of deltas

The UK and the Government of West Bengal jointly launched the 5-year report of the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund) Living Deltas Hubat at an event in Kolkata recently.

India signs IPEF's agreements on clean energy, climate-friendly technologies, anti-corruption

Delaware: India signed agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on Sunday, focusing on clean and fair economies. These agreements aim to boost cooperation on clean energy, climate-friendly technologies, anti-corruption measures, and tax transparency, according to the Commerce Ministry.

US backs India's permanent membership in UN Security Council: Check out key takeaways from Modi-Biden bilateral talks

New Delhi: U.S. President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic visit to Ukraine and his message of peace amid the ongoing war with Russia. The U.S. also reiterated its support for India's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

Chennai techie dies by suicide after suffering from depression over work pressure

Chennai/IBNS: A 38-year-old software engineer, who was suffering from depression, has committed suicide at his Chennai home, media reports said.

PM Modi arrives in New York, receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora

New York/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome as he landed in New York on Saturday night (US time) following his participation at the Quad Summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Delaware.

US returns 297 antiquities to India during PM Modi's visit for Quad Summit

New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has returned 297 antiquities that had been stolen or trafficked from India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Delaware.

PM Modi attends Quad Cancer Moonshot event in US

Wilmington/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

PM Modi stresses for free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific in his first address to Quad partners in US

New Delhi/IBNS: In his opening remarks at the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in the US's Delaware, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is a shared objective of the Quad partners.

'BJP is lying': Rahul Gandhi defends his remark questioning religious freedom in India during US visit

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strong criticism of his recent remarks about the Sikh community made during a speech in the United States.

Biden welcomes PM Modi with a hug at Delaware residence; leaders hold bilateral talks ahead of Quad summit

Delaware: US President Joe Biden welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Indian time) in Delaware, where they engaged in a bilateral meeting. The discussions are set to cover a range of topics, notably China’s actions in the Indo-Pacific and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. 

Irish envoy Kevin Kelly sees expansion of relationship with India

Irish Ambassador to India  Kevin Kelly has expressed plans to expand the relationship between the two nations at a time when 75th year of establishing diplomatic ties is being celebrated.

IAF completes Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.

Bangladesh government approves export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India for upcoming Durga Puja

The Bangladeshi government has approved the export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Durga Puja.

Indian diaspora members feel excited about Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to USA

The Indian diaspora members are feeling excited about PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the USA which will commence on Saturday.

PM Modi arrives in US for Quad summit; Indian diaspora accords warm welcome

Philadelphia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the United States for a three-day official visit, during which he will participate in several high-profile meetings, including the strategic Quad summit and the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Education langar should be a priority for the Sikh community

From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to all the ten Sikh Gurus, the Sikh community has been consistently encouraged to help those in need.

Woman thrown off Noida elevated road after SUV hits scooter, lands on pillar

New Delhi: A woman was thrown off her two-wheeler and landed on a pillar after a car hit her vehicle on an elevated road in Noida, media reports said.

RG Kar: Bengal junior doctors resume work partially, vow to go on ceasework again if demands not met

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who were on ceasework since August 9 when the rape and murder of a trainee doctor was discovered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, resumed services partially on Saturday.

BTech student arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly filming women in college bathroom

A BTech student was arrested in Bengaluru on Friday after he allegedly filmed women in the college bathroom.