Chandigarh, March 28 – As global tensions escalate in Gulf countries and disruptions in key maritime routes trigger uncertainty across markets, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday called on the Centre to act decisively, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take responsibility and...
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New Delhi, March 21 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that modern warfare transcends borders, with national security encompassing economic, digital, energy, and even food security.Virtually addressing the Raising Day celebrations and the Diamond Jubilee of Sainik School...
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Washington, March 18 – The United States is repositioning the Export-Import Bank as a “frontline economic tool,” its chief told lawmakers, underscoring a sharper push to bolster American exporters and counter global competition led by China.Testifying before a House subcommittee, EXIM...
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Tokyo, March 18 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will depart for Washington on Wednesday evening for a three-day visit during which she is scheduled to hold talks with US President Donald Trump, with the goal of solidifying her position as a crucial partner for the US in Asia, according...
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Gandhinagar, March 17 – A delegation of officers from the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi met with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Tuesday to study the state's economic development model as part of a national-level program on economic security.The visit was...
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New Delhi, March 12 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticised those attempting to create panic regarding the LPG situation in India, stating that they are not only exposing themselves to the public but also harming the country.Addressing the NXT Summit here, Modi also said that no...
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New Delhi, March 12 BJP Rajya Sabha member Dorjee Tshering Lepcha on Thursday sought a special incentive for young farmers to continue large cardamom cultivation in Sikkim.Raising the matter during the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, Lepcha emphasised the need to revive and strengthen...
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New Delhi, March 6 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister, Sadamasa Oue, on Friday, discussing ways to strengthen defence technology and economic security.“Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister...
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On March 6, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, outlining a total state expenditure of over Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. He emphasized that the government was pursuing a development strategy that balances welfare programs with investments in...
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On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, emphasizing that the Congress government prioritized economic security and social stability after taking office in 2023 through its Guarantee Schemes, including unemployment allowances and free bus rides...
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New Delhi, March 1 President Droupadi Murmu will launch the Delhi government’s Pink National Common Mobility Card on Monday, which aims to provide free bus travel to women in the national capital and enable seamless access to multiple public transport systems through a single smart card.Murmu...
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Washington, February 25 – The United States is positioning India as a strategic pillar in its effort to reduce China’s dominance over rare earth minerals and advanced technology supply chains, a top State Department official told lawmakers during a high-stakes Congressional hearing on economic...
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Washington, February 24 – The United States is building a new economic security architecture to secure artificial intelligence supply chains, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg told lawmakers on Tuesday, portraying Pax Silica as Washington's answer to strategic...
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Washington, February 21 – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessem made it clear that tariffs would remain a central tool of President Donald Trump’s economic strategy, even after a Supreme Court ruling limited the administration’s use of one legal authority to impose them.Speaking at the Economic...
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February 20, New Delhi – India has formally joined Pax Silica, a United States-led initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, during the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.The Pax Silica Declaration was signed in the presence of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for...
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February 20, New Delhi – India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, during the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.The Pax Silica Declaration was signed in the presence of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for...
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Mumbai, February 17 India is engaging with international partners more intensively and from a "position of strength," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing a string of recent trade agreements as evidence of the country's growing economic clout.In an address at the...
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Mumbai, February 17 India is engaging more intensively with international partners from a position of strength, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, citing recent trade deals, and asserted that the "reform express" will continue to move forward.Speaking at the Global...
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