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New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his congratulations and best wishes to the Institute of Actuaries of India on the occasion of the 25th Global Conference of Actuaries, describing the milestone as a reflection of the organization’s sustained commitment to strengthening the actuarial profession in the country.In a letter issued on February 21, the Prime Minister said, “It is a pleasure to learn about the 25th Global Conference of Actuaries. Heartiest...

Adelaide, February 22 In her reflection on the historic 2–1 T20I series victory over Australia, Indian batter Smriti Mandhana said that the Women in Blue just want to consistently stay at the top, regardless of who they are defeating or where they are playing.India sealed the three-match series with a 17-run win in the decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday to secure their first bilateral series win on Australian soil in a decade.After being put to bat, the visitors posted a...

Chennai, February 22 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has claimed that Tamil Nadu was experiencing an economic growth of 11.19 per cent due to the industrial projects that were signed during the previous regime.Palaniswami, the Leader of the Opposition, criticized the DMK government, citing comments made by Chief Minister M K Stalin that Tamil Nadu had attracted investments worth Rs 10.62 lakh crore, and that 77 per cent of these projects had been completed."If that is the...

New Delhi, February 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Sunday, wishing him good health and a long life.The Prime Minister conveyed his message through a post on X, which was followed by a series of greetings from senior Union ministers and BJP leaders for the Mizoram Chief Minister."Best wishes to Mizoram CM Pu Lalduhoma on his birthday. Praying for his long life and good health," PM Modi posted on X.Union Home Minister...

Washington/New Delhi, February 21 US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced a hike in tariffs on all countries to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, which was imposed a day earlier.Following a Supreme Court verdict against his earlier sweeping tariffs, Trump on Friday imposed a 10 per cent tariff on all countries, including India, from February 24 for 150 days.Commenting on the 10 per cent tariff, the Indian government on Saturday said it is studying these and their implications...

Mumbai, February 19 The benchmark Sensex fell by 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent, while the Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday, following a broad sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.Halting a three-day winning streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 1,236.11 points, or 1.48 per cent, to close at 82,498.14.The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 365 points, or 1.41 per cent, to close at 25,454.35.Among the Sensex constituents, IndiGo, Mahindra & Mahindra...

Dubai, February 18 – The teams that have advanced to the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 have secured automatic qualification for the next edition, which is scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.Pakistan completed the Super Eights lineup with a victory over Namibia, progressing from Group A alongside India. They join Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from Group B, West Indies and England from Group C, and South Africa and New Zealand from Group D in advancing to...

Chennai, February 17 – Stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell praised New Zealand's depth after the Black Caps cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their spot in the Super 8s.Chasing 174, New Zealand recovered from a shaky start at 30/2, with Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 76 and Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 59 forming a match-winning partnership of over 100 runs.Commenting on the early dismissals of Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, Daryl, who captained in...

New Delhi, February 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to strengthen ties in key sectors such as trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies.Macron arrived in Mumbai early this morning for a three-day visit to attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi and meet with Prime Minister Modi.After his talks with Modi, Macron will attend a ceremony to launch the India-France Year of Innovation.His visit comes days after...

Colombo, February 17 With their backs against the wall, former champions Pakistan will rely on their fragile batting to come good after the defeat against India and secure a spot in the Super 8s when they face struggling Namibia in their final league fixture here on Wednesday.In Group A, title favourites India have already secured their Super 8s berth after their impressive 61-run win over Pakistan the other day.The second spot is now up for grabs, with the United States currently...

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New Delhi, February 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival on Tuesday, expressing confidence that strengthening India-France cooperation would contribute to global progress.The French President arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day and was warmly received at the airport by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya Devvrat.Welcoming President Macron, PM Modi said, "India looks forward to your visit and to...

New Delhi, February 17 – As the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam enters its second day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all.PM Modi used the social media platform X to say, "Intelligence, rationality, and decision-making make science and technology useful to the public. The India AI Impact Summit also aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all."The India AI...

Washington, February 17 – President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” will convene in Washington this week, with member states committing more than $5 billion towards rebuilding Gaza and deploying personnel for stabilization efforts.The meeting will mark the first official gathering of the body since its founding in January. Trump arrived at the White House Monday night, after spending the long weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.“We have the greatest leaders in the...

February 16, New Delhi – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that India’s role in the global economy and in shaping international affairs is steadily growing.The Secretary-General’s remarks came as India hosted the AI Impact Summit, highlighting the country’s increasing influence in global technology and governance discussions.The event is expected to feature participation from over 100 countries, including 15 to 20 Heads of Government, more than 50 Ministers, over...

New Delhi, February 16 – Leaders of the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) praised the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, which began on Monday, emphasizing the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and semiconductors in shaping the country's future.Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey described the summit as a significant initiative and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. "This is a very good initiative. PM Narendra Modi always encourages work that benefits the nation...

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