Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s partnership with the Nordic countries is set to be upgraded into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Addressing a joint press meet after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, the Prime Minister said India and the Nordic region can combine Nordic expertise in sustainability with India’s scale to...
The two-day meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in New Delhi concluded with the adoption of a joint statement. The text was published on the website of India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Across 63 points, the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries outlined a coordinated position on a range of global and regional...
The government might have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the Middle East crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at a conference in Switzerland on Tuesday, Malhotra highlighted that the government has been rather fiscally prudent and on the path of fiscal consolidation. The Middle East...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held “productive” talks on Wednesday to advance bilateral cooperation in energy and trade amid shifting geopolitical tensions. Jaishankar met Lavrov, shortly after the Russian foreign minister landed in New Delhi to attend a two-day conclave of the BRICS member states beginning Thursday. Iranian Foreign...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50% reduction in the size of his official convoy, marking the clearest signal yet of the Centre’s austerity push amid concerns over fuel consumption and global uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict. According to a TOI report, Modi instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite force...
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said India ensured stable fuel prices and uninterrupted energy supplies despite global disruptions and rising crude oil prices, while significantly boosting domestic LPG production to meet growing demand. Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Puri highlighted India’s resilience in handling global energy...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, describing it as an “enchanting” and shining example of creativity, sustainability and community participation that reflects the city’s vibrant spirit and deep connection with nature. Responding to a post by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on X, the Prime Minister said, “The...
Harmanpreet Kaur fittingly took a sensational catch to square it all off as India beat South Africa by 52 runs and won their maiden World Cup title. It was also, just as fittingly, Deepti Sharma’s fifth wicket of the day, after having scored a crucial half-century earlier. Laura Wolvaardt scored a century, incredibly following up...
Calling it Sheesh Mahal 2.0, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva, on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his reported possession of a “palatial” bungalow of the Punjab government. “You need to give answers Arvind Kejriwal. What is this Sheesh Mahal 2.0. Are...
An Exhibition That Redefined the Intersection of Art and Environmental Consciousness The recently concluded Nature’s Fury: Sand and Beyond, a breathtaking solo exhibition by legendary sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, left an indelible mark on art enthusiasts and collectors at Galleria VSB, Square One Mall, Saket. A seamless fusion of artistic brilliance and environmental advocacy, the...