Port Louis, April 10 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool on Friday, conveying greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.EAM Jaishankar noted that the conversation reflected the warmth of the friendship...
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Ludhiana, April 9 The country's merchandise exports are expected to decline by 2-3 per cent in 2025-26 due to global economic uncertainties, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis, according to FIEO.Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that the crisis may...
New Delhi, April 9 Adani Green Energy announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Adani Renewable Energy Middle East Ltd (AGEL UAE), has signed a joint venture agreement with Minerva Holding RSC to develop renewable energy projects in India.According to a regulatory filing, EPointZero Holding...
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Officials across the Gulf say the immediate relief comes from the reduced threat to civilian infrastructure, particularly desalination plants, power grids, and energy facilities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains operationally complex despite the...
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United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” while also appealing for the re-establishment of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The...
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Sivasagar/Guwahati, April 7 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday criticized the Congress for “not verifying” the documents on which it based its allegations against him and his family.Congress leader Pawan Khera had on Sunday alleged that Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, has...
New Delhi, April 7 The commerce ministry said on Tuesday that certificates of product origin, a key document to obtain duty concessions under a free trade agreement (FTA), can only be issued by authorized agencies.These certificates are essential for claiming duty concessions under free trade...
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April 06, New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions with Iran, sirens wailed across Tel Aviv on Monday as missiles were seen in the sky. A missile was also spotted over Hebron in the occupied West Bank.Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel intensified pressure on Iran to reopen the...
Guwahati, April 6 – Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera, accusing him of "fabricating documents" and misusing Artificial Intelligence to defame his family ahead of the elections.This strong response came a day after...
Guwahati, April 6 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the Congress has fabricated the charge that his wife possesses multiple passports and owns properties in Dubai, using false information obtained from a Pakistani social media group.He also alleged that Pakistan...
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New Delhi, April 5 The country's gold imports rose by 28.73 per cent to USD 69 billion during April-February of the 2025-26 fiscal, due to the high prices of the precious metal, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Gold imports stood at USD 53.52 billion during April-February of the...
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Guwahati, April 5 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that he and his wife will take legal action against Congress leader Pawan Khera for making "false allegations" that she has multiple passports and owns properties in Dubai, which were not mentioned in his poll affidavit...
New Delhi, April 2 The government has implemented a series of measures to protect exporters from the impact of the conflict in the Gulf region, a key market for India's exports, including gems and jewellery, rice, and pharmaceuticals, which were valued at approximately USD 57 billion in 2024-25...
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New Delhi, April 2 Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has asked over 30 CEOs and managing directors of group companies to prepare for a more challenging business environment, as the war in West Asia is disrupting supply chains, sources said.At a review meeting on the war's implications on...
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New Delhi, April 2 Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a record high of 22.64 billion in terms of volume in March."UPI achieves 22.64 billion transaction count in March'26! Thank you, India, for embracing digital payments and driving this revolution forward. Let's...
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Dubai, April 1 An Indian national was injured when he was struck by shrapnel from a drone intercepted by the air defense system in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, according to local authorities.The incident occurred near the Umm Al Thuoob Industrial Area in Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the...
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New Delhi, April 1 Crude oil prices fell by more than 3 percent to Rs 9,265 per barrel in futures trading on Wednesday as investors booked profits after US President Donald Trump said the military could end its offensive against Iran in two to three weeks.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)...
Abu Dhabi, March 31 – Four people, including two Indian nationals, were injured after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, UAE, on Tuesday.According to a statement released by the Dubai Media Office, the incident was handled in accordance with the...
New Delhi, March 31 – Around 572,000 passengers have returned to India from the West Asia region. With the airspace in Qatar partially open, the government expects approximately 8–10 non-scheduled commercial flights to operate into the country on Tuesday.In the UAE, around 85 flights are...
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Washington, March 31 – The Trump administration signaled on Monday that Arab nations could be asked to help bear the financial burden of the ongoing military campaign against Iran, even as US forces continue large-scale operations in the region.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the idea of...
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