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Time for tech solutions designed in India, but deployed for world: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said it is time for tech solutions that are designed in India but deployed for the world, and the country is uniquely positioned to leap ahead in the information era

The Trilateral Highway from India to Thailand that went on the slow lane

The highway's Imphal-Moreh portion on the Indian side, however, is expected to be completed only by 2023, more than two decades after it was conceptualised

Brexit creates jobs for customs staff in India as firms seek cheaper labour

Metro Shipping, which moves goods for some of Britain's largest retailers and automotive companies, has taken on 17 extra staff in Chennai, India in recent weeks to handle Brexit-related work

Centre examining all possible storage facilities for Pfizer's Covid vaccine

The Union Health Ministry said that the central government is examining all possibilities to extend cold chain facilities in case Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine needs to be procured

Covid-19 Factoid: India records lowest single-day spike in over 3 months

Belgium has the highest active case ratio in the world while Mexico becomes the 11th nation with over a million cases

As world signs mega FTAs, India simply can't afford to turn protectionist

If India misses out on attracting some of the new global trading infrastructure, it could be locked out of several years of growth

India reports less than 50,000 daily Covid-19 cases for 8th consecutive day

A total of 41,100 people were found to be infected with Covid-19 in a span of 24 hours, while 42,156 people recuperated during the same period, leading to a further contraction of the active caseload

RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join

Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same

China, ASEAN set world's biggest trade pact, leave door open for India

Officials said the accord leaves the door open for India, which dropped out due to fierce domestic opposition to its market-opening requirements, to rejoin the bloc

East Asia Summit: India talks about need to respect territorial integrity

India expressed concern over "actions and incidents" that "erode" trust in the South China Sea, and underlined the importance of adhering to law, respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty

India 2nd in world in Covid-19 testing; positivity rate down at 7.18%: Govt

India has conducted the second highest number of tests for detection of Covid-19 cases in the world at 119.6 mn

India domestic air passenger traffic reaches over half of pre-Covid levels

India's domestic passenger traffic has reached more than half of pre-coronavirus pandemic level operations with the number of daily air travellers crossing over two lakh in November

Climate change: A polluter's easy path to the zero emissions club

Countries accounting for about 56% of the world's emissions have now announced or are investigating targets to eliminate their emissions by mid-century

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Indians keenest worldwide to get use Covid-19 vaccine, shows global survey

Indians are the keenest on getting vaccinated whenever a Covid-19 vaccine is available, even as people in 10 out of 15 countries showed a growing reluctance about vaccines, says a global survey

India's Covid-19 caseload goes past 8.4 million with 47,638 new infections

India's Covid-19 caseload went past 8.4 million, while the number of people who have recovered from the disease surged to over 7.7 million, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.32%

India's resolution in UNGA to prevent terrorists from getting WMDs adopted

A resolution tabled by India in the UN General Assembly on measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction has been co-sponsored by more than 75 countries and adopted by consensus. India, a victim of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism, has been at the forefront in highlighting the serious threat to international peace and security emanating from acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by terrorist groups. India at forefront of counter-terrorism. Delighted that annual resolution tabled by India 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction' was co-sponsored by more than 75 countries & adopted today by consensus in First Committee of UN General Assembly, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti tweeted. According to sources, through its annual resolution, India has urged greater international co-operation to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their delivery ...

Asian equities except India see outflows in October on US election jitters

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities as slowing Covid-19 cases boosted hopes of a faster economic recovery, while other Asian equities faced outflows ahead of the US election

Rupee slumps 33 paise to 74.74 against the US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 33 paise to 74.74 against the US dollar in opening trade, tracking strong American currency ahead of the US Presidential election results

India's Covid-19 tally races past 8.3 mn, recoveries surge to 7,656,478

India's Covid-19 caseload went past 8.3 million, while the number of recoveries surged to 7.6 million, pushing the national recovery rate to over 92%