New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The ‘Made in India’ Jimny 5-door was unveiled in Japan on Thursday, marking the debut of the second-most exported model from Maruti Suzuki in FY 2024-25 in another major market. The Jimny 5-door is exclusively manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s manufacturing facility in Gurugram on the outskirts of Delhi. It has … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India and Oman have agreed to expedite the discussions for an early signing of the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is under advanced stages of negotiations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India Inc. is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy and wants the Union government’s thrust on capital expenditure (Capex) to continue in the Union Budget 2025-26, according to a survey released by apex business chamber FICCI on Tuesday. According to the survey results, about 64 per cent participants … Read more
Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Coldplay band’s successful India tour and emphasized the country’s vast potential for live music events. Coldplay’s recent performances in India created a buzz, with their two sold-out concerts in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The British band’s electrifying ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour culminated with … Read more
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The United States’ State Department is “evaluating next steps” in regard to Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India that was upheld last week by the country’s Supreme Court, clearing the way for him to finally face justice for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Rana is of Pakistani descent … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with grandeur at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where the parade and tableaux showcased the nation’s progress, cultural richness, and military strength, with a significant emphasis on ‘Nari Shakti’ (women empowerment). One of the highlights was the all-women marching contingent of the … Read more
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Sunday celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day here, commemorating the day in 1950 when India’s Constitution came into effect. The celebration was attended by officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Minister for Education, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Minister for Information and International Relations Norzin Dolma, besides … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India is among the world’s 13 leading industrial clusters along with countries such as Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, the UK and Saudi Arabia to join the World Economic Forum’s Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative to fight climate change and safeguard the planet, according to a WEF statement issued on Sunday. A … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As the world’s attention turns to the developing countries of the Global South, India’s rapid progress will play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy, according to Amitabh, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO. In his address at an event organised by the Association of … Read more