United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday, marking the beginning of his four-day diplomatic visit to India. The visit holds political and historical significance, as it marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State to the eastern metropolis in nearly 14 years.Rubio’s arrival comes at a politically significant 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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and said the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests showcased India’s scientific excellence and determination. National Technology Day is observed to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted by India at Pokhran Test Range on May 11, 1998. In a message shared on X, Modi said Read More…
India is advancing rapidly in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors and deep-tech, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Friday, stressing that the country’s youth will play a defining role in building a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the Lakshya 2047 Centre for Future Skills, along Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated space-tech startup GalaxEye for the successful launch of its ‘Mission Drishti’. The Prime Minister described the mission as a significant milestone in India’s space journey, highlighting the launch of the world’s first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately built satellite in the country. In a post on X, Read More…
The Centre has outlined the Great Nicobar Project as a major initiative to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project leverages Great Nicobar’s proximity to key international shipping routes to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transshipment ports while strengthening national security and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, where discussions centred on enhancing India’s global engagement. According to an official statement, the conference focused on strengthening trade, advancing technology cooperation, and building strategic partnerships with countries across the world. Emphasis was also laid on deepening India’s engagement Read More…
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has voiced serious concerns about the future of artificial intelligence while appearing in court as part of his legal dispute with OpenAI. During the proceedings, Musk warned that unchecked advancements in AI could pose a major threat to humanity, even suggesting the possibility of catastrophic outcomes if proper safeguards are not Read More…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said India is poised to become the second country in the world, after Russia, to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor (FBR). Addressing a workshop for MPs and MLAs on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), the minister highlighted that India has achieved a major milestone with the development of a Read More…