Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for India after completing his five-nation tour covering the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Italy was the final stop of the Prime Minister’s visit, during which India and Italy agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following talks Read More…
Benchmark equity indices opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices and strong global market trends amid hopes of a possible de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 327.74 points to 75,646.13 in early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 gained 111.75 points to reach 23,772.05. Read More…
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi Honey bees are among the most socially organised insects on Earth and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They are among the most efficient pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plant species. Recognising their importance in ensuring global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, the United Nations Read More…
Former Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi over frequent power cuts during the ongoing heatwave, alleging that residents are suffering while the administration remains inactive. Kejriwal said people in the national capital are facing repeated electricity outages even as temperatures have touched nearly 45 degrees Celsius. In a statement, Read More…
India and Italy on Wednesday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. Addressing a joint press statement after the meeting, Modi said both leaders held extensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across sectors Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Italy for the final leg of his five-nation tour and held an informal meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of formal bilateral talks. Meloni hosted Modi for dinner and also accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum in Rome. In a post on Read More…
Benchmark equity indices fell sharply in early trading on Wednesday amid weak global market trends, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 517.11 points to 74,667.51 during early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 declined 152.45 points to 23,475.80. Market analysts said investor sentiment remained Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. The two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology and innovation. Both sides welcomed the steady growth in trade in goods Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with a group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern states at Rashtrapati Bhavan and praised them for preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. The artisans and weavers had contributed to crafting invitation kits and showcasing the diverse artistic traditions of the North East during the “At Home” reception Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate bilateral meetings with the leaders of Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. During the meetings, Modi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in areas including clean energy, sustainability, trade, innovation and digitalisation. The Prime Minister held talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Read More…