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India calls for cessation of Ukraine hostilities ahead of PM's Europe trip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to "exchange perspective" on the situation in Ukraine during his three-nation European tour from Monday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said

India does not dream of its own rise at cost of others: PM Modi

India does not dream of its own rise at the cost of others and the welfare of the entire humanity is linked with the country's progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

Algo Rhythm: Indian technology innovation gaining pace, shows data

Indian companies filed 138,000 tech patents in India between 2015 and 2021

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

CaaS, or Crimeware-as-a-Service, is on the increase, and it can facilitate a raft of criminal activities online

India is on top of the gaming market

Indian gaming firms are using smart technologies to enhance the playing experience

Moon not sighted in India, other nations; Eid to be celebrated on Tuesday

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Tuesday as the moon was not sighted on Sunday evening. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places in New Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar and other parts of the country to establish that the moon had not been sighted anywhere. "Therefore, Monday will be the last day of Ramzan and Eid will be celebrated on Tuesday," he said. Markazi Chand Committee head Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali also announced that the Shawwal moon had not been sighted and therefore Eid would be celebrated on May 3. Muslim socio-religious organisation Edara-e-Sharia, Patna, announced that Eid would be celebrated on May 3 as the moon had not been sighted in the evening. For the past two years, Muslims have been observing the fasting month and celebrating Eid in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, many of the Covid curbs ha

Current spike in Covid cases only local, can't be termed as 4th wave: ICMR

The current spike in the number of daily Covid-19 cases in India cannot be termed as the fourth wave of the pandemic, ICMR Additional Director General Samiran Panda said

RT-PCR tests no longer required for passengers arriving from Kuwait

Passengers arriving in India from Kuwait will only have to submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal along with their Covid-19 vaccination certificate, officials said

EU says looking at concluding free trade agreement with India by 2024

EU Ambassador Ugo Astuto said India and the European Union are eyeing to firm up the comprehensive trade and investment agreements before the commencement of the electoral cycles on both sides in 2024

Sikh community strong link in India's relations with other nations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Sikh community has become a strong link in India's relations with other countries.Interacting with a Sikh delegation at his residence this evening, PM Modi said, "When I went to Iran in 2016, I got the opportunity to visit Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Tehran. One more unforgettable moment of my life is my visit to the Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial in France. It pays tribute to the sacrifices of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the World War. This experience is an example of how our Sikh community has become a strong link in India's relations with other countries."The Prime Minister asserted that he is making efforts to strengthen the link further."It is my fortune that I have got an opportunity to strengthen this link further. I keep on making every possible effort for the same," he said."Our Gurus have taught us courage and service. The people of India went to different parts of the world without any ...

PM Modi to inaugurate joint conference of CMs, Chief Justices tomorrow

PM Modi will inaugurate the joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ahead of Quad summit, US says will continue engaging with India on Ukraine

The US is engaging with India over the issue of Ukraine and this will continue at the Quad summit when Joe Biden meets PM Modi in Japan next month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has indicated.

India's Covid surge early hints of 4th wave; will not impact growth: Nomura

Rising cases are "early hints" of a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic but do not pose any near-term risk to India's economic growth, a Japanese brokerage said

India on way to reach $300 bn worth electronic goods production: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said developing a semiconductor industry is not a sprint but a marathon and that the government is for it

US to continue engaging with India over Ukraine crisis: White House

The United States is engaging with India over the issue of Ukraine and this will continue in the upcoming Quad summit in Japan next month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters here. "We have had a number of engagements, as you know, with leaders in India about our approach to supporting the Ukrainians in this war, whether that is sanctions and the enormous sanctions package we've put in place or, of course, the assistance we've provided. We will convey the same sentiments in this meeting," Psaki said. She was responding to a question on the Quad summit in Japan in May and how the issue of Ukraine would be raised or discussed. The Quad comprises Japan, India, Australia and the United States and the US Administration has said President Joe Biden will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi there. "This meeting is several weeks away, so a lot can certainly happen. And as you know, other members of Quad have also been vital partners and supporters of the Ukrainia

India's wheat export boom brings a bonanza to farmers, and budget relief

For international wheat markets, India's sales are helping offset a supply shortfall resulting from Ukraine-driven disruptions in Black Sea region, crop cuts in Canada, quality downgrades in Australia

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

Extreme heat parched large swathes of South Asia this week after India's hottest March on record, prompting PM Narendra Modi to warn of rising fire risks as the country heats up too much too soon

We need to ensure food access to prevent malnutrition crisis: Elizabeth Yee

In an interview with Vinay Umarji, Elizabeth Yee, executive vice-president, program strategy and chief of staff at The Rockefeller Foundation, talks about its endeavours on her maiden visit to India

PM Modi to inaugurate Global Patidar Business Summit tomorrow

The Global Patidar Business Summit (GPBS) is organised by Sardardham

Sri Lanka crisis opens tea export opportunity that India may miss

Sri Lanka mainly produces orthodox tea, which tends to be harvested and processed by hand. It is popular with tea drinkers in Russia and some eastern European countries.