India on way to become a global economic superpower

India on way to become a global economic superpower

New Delhi, June 27  Driven by the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, robust local manufacturing towards becoming a supply chain hub, and strong GDP growth, India is marching towards becoming a global economic superpower in the next decade. The country embarked upon its journey under various schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his […]

Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief

New Delhi, June 26 Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his ‘racist’ remarks and comments on inheritance tax. Pitroda’s re-appointment as the Indian Overseas Congress chief was announced by […]

Despite China’s criticism, US delegation meets Dalai Lama, pushes for Tibet’s autonomy

Despite China’s criticism, US delegation meets Dalai Lama, pushes for Tibet’s autonomy

Dharamsala, June 19 In a significant show of diplomatic power politics, a high-level bipartisan delegation from the US, comprising ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others, met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the latter’s residence here despite criticism by China. This move signals a potential escalation in diplomatic tensions as the US lawmakers asserted […]

Indian woman Army major to receive UN award for gender advocacy

Indian woman Army major to receive UN award for gender advocacy

United Nations, May 29 (IANS) Indian Army Major Radhika Sen has been selected to receive a UN award recognising her advocacy for women and girls while serving as a peacekeeper, Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, announced here. Dujarric said that Guterres will present Sen with the 2023 Military Gender Advocate of […]

India-US ties passing through ‘historic era’, won’t be affected by Pannun case: US Ambassador Garcetti

India-US ties passing through ‘historic era’, won’t be affected by Pannun case: US Ambassador Garcetti

New Delhi, May 14 Calling it the “most consequential relationship” that is passing through a “historic era”, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, asserted on Tuesday that the ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun will not affect ties between Washington and New Delhi. “How we manage those moments […]

Israel launches ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Iran

Israel launches ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Iran

 Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz has launched what he called a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran following the major Iranian attack on Israel. “This morning I sent letters to 32 countries and spoke with dozens of foreign ministers and leading figures around the world,” Katz wrote on Tuesday on the X platform. He called for sanctions […]

As trial of first US ex-President to face criminal charges opens, Trump under cloud ahead of election

As trial of first US ex-President to face criminal charges opens, Trump under cloud ahead of election

New York, April 15  The historic trial of Donald Trump started on Monday, making him the first former President in US history to face a criminal case, throwing several questions over the November elections. In a trial watched with interest around the world, Trump faces the possibility of criminal conviction and a prison term on […]

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