Pakistan welcomes India’s Sikh pilgrims, first since May war
Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India, AFP journalists saw, in the first major crossing since deadly clashes in May closed the land border between the nuclear-armed neighbours. More than 2,100 pilgrims were granted visas to attend a 10-day festival marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh […]
Read MoreAdani threatens to cut power from 11 Nov if dues remain unpaid, confirms adviser
Adani Power has threatened to suspend electricity supply to Bangladesh from 11 November if the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) fails to clear its “long-held” dues by 10 November, confirmed Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan. Speaking to The Business Standard today (4 November), Fouzul Kabir said, “Adani had written us a […]
Read More‘Poor governance’ led to regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka: India’s Ajit Doval
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has attributed the recent political instability and “non-constitutional regime change” in India’s neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, to “poor governance”. Speaking at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on governance yesterday (31 October), Doval asserted that governance is the deciding factor in political stability, stating, “The […]
Read MorePhilippines President lauds India’s “consistent support” for rule of law in South China Sea, says “lot to offer to ASEAN as a region”
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s “consistent support” for international law and the rule of law in the South China Sea, while highlighting New Delhi’s growing strategic and economic relevance to ASEAN during his address at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit. Speaking at the summit in Kuala Lumpur, […]
Read MoreMaritime Sector Drives India’s Economic Surge As 95% Of Trade Moves Through Sea Routes
Nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and about 70 per cent by value moves through maritime routes, underlining the sector’s centrality to India’s economy and competitiveness. Data from a government press release highlights that the maritime sector is the backbone of India’s global trade and growth story. From crude oil and coal […]
Read MoreiPhone boom powers India’s electronics exports to record highs, set to overtake petroleum
India’s electronics exports are rapidly increasing and could soon replace petroleum products as the country’s second-largest export category, following engineering goods. According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, electronics exports strengthened their position as India’s third-largest and fastest-growing export segment in the first half of fiscal year 2026. Industry experts noted that, within the […]
Read MorePM Modi Declares 2026 As ASEAN-India Year Of Maritime Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as ‘ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.’ While delivering opening remarks during the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, PM Modi said, “India has stood firmly with […]
Read MoreModi govt challenges Calcutta HC call for return of six deported to Bangladesh
India’s central government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed authorities to bring back six people who were deported to Bangladesh earlier this year after being labelled illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court petition, filed on 22 October, contests the High Court’s 26 September ruling that required the repatriation of […]
Read MoreIndia pushes for e-waste recycling to recover critical minerals
The Ministry of Mines has been actively engaging with the private sector to build enough capacity in India to fully utilize electronic waste and recover critical minerals within the next few years, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Mines on Friday. The initiative follows the Union Cabinet’s approval on September 3, […]
Read MoreTP-Link to build its largest global factory in India under five-year plan
By Rimjhim Singh, New Delhi TP-Link India is preparing a major push into local manufacturing, with plans to build its largest factory in the country, according to a report by The Economic Times. The network equipment maker, best known for its Wi-Fi routers and mesh devices, has begun discussions with three state governments to finalise […]
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