Global uncertainties, conflicts, and economic challenges are becoming more severe, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who stated on Thursday that BRICS is expected to play a constructive and stabilising role. During his speech at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bharat Mandapam, he brought attention to the fact that trade, climate change, and […]
With the support of high-ranking Greek and Israeli officials, the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is gaining diplomatic momentum as a game-changing trade and connectivity project with far-reaching economic and geopolitical consequences. According to Alexandra Papadopoulou, IMEC is a “long-term certificate for stability” that has the ability to transform trade and economic integration between […]
At the second Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in Manila, India and the Philippines reaffirmed their bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism in the face of changing regional and global security threats. Capacity building, judicial cooperation, counter-terror operations, and law enforcement coordination were among the primary areas of emphasis during the two-day meeting. A zero-tolerance policy was […]
Energy security and economic cooperation are likely to take centre stage during Narendra Modi’s Friday visit to the UAE to enhance bilateral relations under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The presidents of the United Arab Emirates and India will meet during Modi’s visit to discuss ways to increase bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, […]
The progress of important development and infrastructure projects in the Northeast were reviewed at a high-level meeting in Shillong, chaired by Sukanta Majumdar. The meeting aimed to evaluate the projects’ execution efficiency and inter-agency coordination. This review encompassed seventeen large-scale projects in various states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura, with […]
Amidst rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a quickly changing global order, the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled to begin in New Delhi in 2026, with India serving as chair. Over the course of two days, foreign ministers and senior representatives from BRICS and partner nations will convene for a ministerial engagement chaired […]
The expansion of capacity and the growth of the renewable energy portfolio allowed NLC India Limited (NLCIL) to achieve its highest-ever production, revenue, and profitability since inception in FY 2025-26. With an output of 19.14 MT and a shipment of 17.69 MT from the Talabira II & III open cast projects, the company achieved its […]
In light of the increasing prevalence of cybercrime and other internet-based crimes, State Bank of India (SBI) is considering incorporating behavioural biometrics into its next-generation cybersecurity framework. According to Ashwini Tewari, managing director of the bank, the institution is looking into cutting-edge authentication solutions that use user behaviour patterns to enhance fraud detection and block […]
The ₹189.79 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission, spearheaded by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), is an initiative that will integrate the value chain, process the ginger, and promote growth through exports. Its goal is to revolutionise the ginger sector in the state. Geographical Indication (GI)-certified Mizo ginger, which has a […]
While visiting the United Arab Emirates as part of his multi-nation diplomatic tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on energy security and reach important agreements. Indian and UAE officials have indicated that two important memorandums of understanding (MoUs) pertaining to strategic petroleum reserves and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply are imminently on […]
