India

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister

Minister for Social Welfare Kota Shrinivas Poojari said on Wednesday that the controversial Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country one or the other day.

Will formally launch free trade negotiations with India very soon: EU

European Union Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has said the EU will formally launch negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement with India "very soon"

Air India Disinvestment economy among G-20 nations: PM Modi at ISB

Today the world is witnessing that India means business and this is the achievement of not only the government but also the youth and graduates from institutions like ISB, he said.

WEF 2022: India puts 'new reality' on display with Davos street show

Inside a pavilion on the Swiss Alpine resort's Promenade street beneath an "India @ Davos 2022" logo, the federal govt served up treats including 'masala chai' tea, 'samosa' snacks

Govt announces import relief for edible oil; cut in sugar exports next

Move follows ban on wheat export to rein in inflation

PM Modi arrives in New Delhi after participating in Quad Summit in Tokyo

At the Quad Summit, PM Modi highlighted India's consistent and principled position on the need for cessation of hostilities, resumption of dialogue and diplomacy

Joint report to be submitted to PMs of India and Nepal: EPG member

An EPG member on Nepal-India relations said that the group has decided to hand over its joint report, charting out a future course for bilateral ties, to the prime ministers of the two countries

WEF 2022: Goyal pitches India among best investment destination

Goyal reiterated India's position as one of the world's most preferred investment destinations and told them about the massive scope and range of opportunities it presents to investors globally

Govt cuts June domestic coal supply targets to utilities by 11.1%

The power ministry said lower imports were putting pressure on domestic coal supply and resulting in depletion of fuel inventories of power plants

India drops to 54th place on tourism development Index, top in South Asia

India was on Tuesday ranked at the 54th place in a global travel and tourism development index, down from 46th in 2019, but still remained on the top within South Asia. Japan has topped the global charts, followed by the US, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austraila, UK, Singapore and Italy in the top ten. The World Economic Forum's biennial travel and tourism study also showed a recovering sector following pandemic lows, though the recovery has been uneven and challenges remain. The Travel and Tourism Development Index assesses 117 economies, identifying key factors in enabling the sustainable and resilient growth of travel and tourism economies. "COVID-19 shutdowns have re-emphasised the important contribution travel and tourism makes to many economies around the world," Lauren Uppink, Head of Aviation, Travel and Tourism at the World Economic Forum, said. "As the world emerges from the pandemic, economies must invest in building a strong and resilient environment to delive

Over 80% of India's youngsters get vax first dose, total coverage 1.9 bn

In another tweet, Mandaviya said that over 70 per cent of teenagers between 12-14 age bracket have also received the first dose of vaccine

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his two-day Japan visit

"I had excellent discussions with the business leaders of Japan, and an engaging interaction with the vibrant Indian community in Japan," PM Modi said in a tweet

Explained: What's the 4-nation Quad group, where did it come from?

The Quad began as a loose partnership after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when the four countries joined together to provide humanitarian and disaster assistance to the affected region

PM creating India's vision without huge chunks of population: Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi is creating a vision of India that is not inclusive and excludes huge chunks of the country's population, which is unfair and goes against the idea of India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said

Brought positive changes in people's lives through democracy: PM Modi

PM Modi said the BJP-led government has strived in the past eight years to make a positive change in the lives of people and has fostered a strong, resilient and responsible democracy in the country.

Saudi Arabia bans travel to 15 nations, including India amid Covid surge

Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from travelling to 16 countries, including India, over the Covid-19 situation in those nations, the media reported

PM Modi congratulates ASHA workers for bagging WHO health leaders award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all ASHA workers for bagging World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General's Global Health Leaders' Award

US Prez Biden to lay out new Indo-Pacific trade pact during Quad summit

White House says the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework will help the United States and Asian economies work more closely on issues including supply chains, digital trade, clean energy

Quad Summit 2022: India likely to take a cautious stance on IPEF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left to attend the second in-person Quad summit

PM Modi arrives in Japan on two-day visit to attend Quad summit, bilaterals

The Quad summit in Tokyo on May 24 will be attended by US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian prime minister-elect Anthony Albanese