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July 27, 2023 4:39 PM

India, Lao People's Democratic Republic signs MoUs for implementation of five Quick Impact Projects in different fields

India and Lao People's Democratic Republic today signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the implementation of five Quick Impact Projects in the fields of education, health, water facility and IT were also signed. The MoUs were signed during the 3rd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries today in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Indian side was led by Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Saurabh Kumar and Deputy Foreign Minister of Lao PDR P...

July 26, 2023 6:37 PM

NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India, says Director IIM, Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay

Director Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay today said, National Education Policy 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India and is emphasizing creating a holistic learning environment. Professor Sahay said this while addressing the media on ‘Strategic Action Plan for Implementing NEP 2020’ at IIM old campus, Jammu. The event was also attended by Director Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, ...

July 26, 2023 5:22 PM

India, Australia explores new initiatives to further strengthen and deepen bilateral defence engagements

India and Australia have reviewed the bilateral defence cooperation and explored new initiatives to further strengthen and deepen bilateral defence engagements. During the 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks held at Canberra in Australia, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on mutual trust and understanding, common interests and shared values of democracy and the rule of law. The talks were co-chaired by Special Secretary i...

July 24, 2023 9:07 PM

India, Argentina agrees for bilateral exchange of young researchers and Startups in Biotechnology and Agriculture field

India and Argentina have agreed to a bilateral exchange of young researchers and Startups, particularly in the field of Biotechnology and Agriculture. Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said this in New Delhi after meeting a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Santa Fe province of Argentina, Omar Angel Perotti. Dr Singh said that the two countries also decided to hold comprehensive talks between delegations comprising academia, Research, and Development&nb...

July 24, 2023 7:49 PM

India, UK concludes eleventh round of talks for UK- India Free Trade Agreement

India and United Kingdom have concluded the eleventh round of talks for the UK- India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As with previous rounds, this was conducted in a hybrid fashion a number of Indian officials travelled to London for negotiations, and others attended virtually. As per the Joint Outcome Statement, technical discussions were held across 9 policy areas over 42 separate sessions. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited UK this month and...

July 21, 2023 7:38 PM

India, Sri Lanka exchange five agreements covering crucial areas of economic cooperation, renewable energy, and tourism

India and Sri Lanka today exchanged five agreements covering crucial areas of economic cooperation. Addressing media after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the agreements include a Memorandum of Understanding on renewable energy and Memorandum of Cooperation for economic development projects in Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka. He said another key outcome is an ...

July 20, 2023 7:48 PM

India, Japan signs MoU to develop resilient semiconductor supply chain

India today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan to develop a resilient semiconductor supply chain. Japan is an important semiconductor producer and technology developer. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, there will be cooperation on Manufacturing, Equipment Research, Design, Talent Development, and Supply. He said, India's semiconductor mission is progressing at a very fast pace. Mr Vaishnaw said, the MoU with Japan sign...

July 20, 2023 6:04 PM

India, Japan holds bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in Steel sector and decarbonisation issues

India and Japan today held a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in the Steel sector and decarbonisation issues. The meeting was held in New Delhi between Union Steel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan NISHIMURA Yasutoshi. Both sides stressed the importance of pursuing a policy approach that takes into account the circumstances of each country's industry, with the underlying fundamental principle of pursuing both economic growth and low c...

July 19, 2023 8:49 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar denies resentment in newly formed opposition party alliance ‘INDIA’

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has denied any resentment in the newly formed opposition party alliance the INDIA. Mr. Kumar expressed his comments for the first time after attending the meeting of 26 opposition parties held in Bengaluru yesterday. The senior JD(U) leader also rebuffed charges of BJP that he was annoyed during the meeting and left the common press conference. Replying to a question from Media persons in Rajgir in Bihar, Mr. Kumar said all is well in the newly...

July 19, 2023 7:34 PM

India, Russia focuses on extending the ongoing defence engagements between two sides

The third meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the Indian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation concluded at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi today. The discussions focused on extending the ongoing defence engagements between the two sides. The Working Group mulled new initiatives under the ambit of the existing bilateral defence corporation mechanism. The meeting is a forum established to progress defence coop...