Despite ongoing challenges, such as tariffs and protectionist policies, India and the US have set an ambitious goal of achieving $500 billion in bilateral trade, with a focus on high-growth sectors like semiconductors, electronics, and critical technologies, industry experts said on Friday.
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Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers create history with Guinness World Record
In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 have made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort.
India's nuclear energy capacity jumps from 4,780 MW to 8,180 MW in 10 years, set for big leap
India's nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget.
Pulwama attack anniversary: Coming generations will never forget their sacrifice, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on this day in 2019.
Four generations of Ambanis take the Holy Dip at Maha Kumbh
Mukesh Ambani, along with his mother, sons, and grand children, today took the Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.
Piyush Goyal rolls out red carpet for Israeli firms to invest in India
The government on Tuesday invited Israeli companies to invest in India as the rapid growth in the country’s "demand potential" offers huge business opportunities.
Varanasi transforms into 'Mini Maha Kumbh' as thousands of Naga Sadhus arrive ahead of Maha Shivratri
The ancient city of Varanasi is witnessing a spiritual awakening as it prepares to host a wave of Naga Sadhus and saints ahead of Maha Shivratri.
Nature of scam in RG Kar financial irregularities case will have far reaching impact: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday observed that the nature of the scam in financial irregularities case in state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital will have a far-reaching effect on any internal administrative system in government functioning.
PM Modi to inaugurate train to Valley on Feb 17
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train to Kashmir Valley on February 17 to fulfil the over 70-year-old dream of a rail service to the landlocked valley.
Delhi Police conducting raids to arrest AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
Trouble continues to mount for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Okhla, Amanatullah Khan, as a joint team of the Delhi Police and the Crime Branch is conducting raids to apprehend him.
INDIA bloc still strong but internal discussion required: Kapil Sibal
His statements come at a time when the INDIA bloc faces challenges, with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, part of the INDIA bloc charting its own course in Bengal and Congress leaders questioning internal strategies.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Traffic advisory issued for Maghi Purnima Snan
In preparation for the Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, the Prayagraj administration has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and safety of devotees during the Maha Kumbh.
PM's visit to France: 'Modi Ki Guarantee' slogans echo as diaspora welcomes him
A large crowd was seen in the streets of Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who landed at the city's Orly Airport on Monday to co-chair the crucial AI Action Summit and also hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
PM Modi arrives in Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in the French capital Paris, where he is scheduled to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
As India achieves 100 GW solar power capacity, PM Modi’s throwback speech gains attention
The then Gujarat CM’s persuasion for adopting solar energy has left the netizens showering him with praise, with some exclaiming, “The 2006 Modi Speech That Proves He Was Thinking 20 Years Ahead.”
Adani Defence showcases drones, missiles, ISR detector systems at Aero India 2025
Adani Defence and Aerospace Pavilion is showcasing multiple defence weapons including unmanned aerial vehicles, ISR detector systems and an entire range of ammunition from small calibre used in light machine guns to artillery shells and missiles, at Aero India 2025 that began here on Monday,
Govt spending on infra has surged to Rs 11 lakh crore in 2024 from Rs 2 lakh crore in 2014: Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has highlighted that government investment in the development of infrastructure such as highways, railways and ports has surged to Rs 11 lakh crore in the last one year under the Modi government compared to a mere Rs 2 lakh crore a year during the erstwhile UPA regime.
Aero India 2025: India a global hub for aerospace components & defence manufacturing, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while inaugurating Asia’s largest five-day air show -- ‘Aero India 2025’ -- declared that "India has become a globally preferred destination for aerospace components and complex system assembly."
Sonia Gandhi seeks early Census to include 14 crore people in food subsidy scheme
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha MP, Sonia Gandhi, on Monday demanded an early conduct of the Census, claiming that its four-year delay has denied social benefits, like food security, to crores of people.
PM Modi departs for Paris to co-chair AI Action Summit, hold talks with Prez Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emplaned for Paris, France, where he is set to co-chair the highly anticipated AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit will bring together global leaders and tech CEOs to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and ethical development.
President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh visit
President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Modi engages with students, encourages stress-free learning
The eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship event, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC), began on Monday at 11 a.m. at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Operation Devil Hunt sees 1,300 arrests in nationwide crackdown on violence in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's security forces have arrested over 1,300 individuals till Monday in a major crackdown that began on Saturday that is aimed at quelling a new wave of violence that has rocked the country for the last few days.
15th Aero India: ‘Biggest-ever’ show in Karnataka today
The 15th edition of Aero India, which is set to be Asia’s biggest aerospace and Defence exhibition, will commence at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Monday.
'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025' begins today; PM Modi to guide students on exam preparation, stress management
The 'Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) event, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will begin on Monday at 11 AM at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This year marks the 8th edition of this annual initiative, which aims to alleviate exam stress and offer valuable guidance to students, teachers, and parents.