India signed key agreements focused on a clean economy, fair economy and the IPEF Overarching arrangement under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with the leaders at the Quad Summit in the US, the government said on Sunday.
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Attempts to derail trains foiled in MP, UP
In two separate incidents, attempts to derail trains in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh were uncovered on Sunday, raising concerns about coordinated efforts to sabotage rail operations across the country.
Rhino poaching dropped by 86 per cent in Assam due to double engine govt: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that due to the double-engine government of the BJP, poaching of rhinos in the state has come down by 86 per cent.
I am affected, I am not a leader: Arvind Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief while addressing the 'Janta Ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar hit out at PM Modi-led government, saying, "I resigned because I did not come to do corruption or to earn money. I came to change the politics of the country..."
PM Modi reiterates govt's efforts to protect rhinos, urges people to visit Kaziranga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that the government was committed to protecting rhinos and urged people to visit Assam’s Kaziranga National Park.
US returns 297 invaluable antiquities to India, PM Modi expresses gratitude
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude on Sunday to US President Joe Biden for returning 297 "invaluable antiquities" that were illicitly trafficked from India.
US, India reveal roadmap to build secure global clean energy supply chain
The $1 billion India-US initiative to build a safe and secure global clean energy supply chain aims to capture the benefits of the clean energy transition, including the creation of high-quality jobs, acceleration of clean energy deployment and achievement of global climate goals, the government said on Sunday.
Pawan Kalyan begins 11-day ‘Praschit Deeksha’ over animal fat in Tirupati laddu
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday began his 11-day ‘Praschit Deeksha’ (penance) at a temple in Guntur district for alleged adulteration of animal fat in Tirupati laddu.
‘Cancer Moonshot’ initiative begins with reducing cervical cancer burden in Indo-Pacific
The initative starts with cervical cancer. While preventable through vaccination and usually treatable if detected early, it remains the third leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the Indo-Pacific region.
Quad survival question: Biden bets on PM Modi's shoulders
While posing for a picture in his hometown of Wilmington, the US President was asked whether Quad would survive beyond November. He gestured by placing his hand on PM Narendra Modi's shoulder to show who will drive Quad forward.
PM Modi arrives in New York to attend UN Summit of the Future
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Sunday to address the UN Summit of the Future, as informed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Sri Lanka Presidential elections: Anura Dissanayake takes early lead; govt extends curfew
Early results from Sri Lanka's Presidential election indicate that Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, leader of the National People's Power (NPP), may become the country's first leftist head of state, as reported by local media.
Infiltration bid foiled by BSF in J&K's RS Pura sector
The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an infiltration attempt in the RS Pura sector of J&K's Jammu district and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition.
India, Australia vow to deepen cooperation in multilateral fora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese have reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the multilateral fora during their meeting on the sidelines of the sixth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, US.
PM Modi, Kishida review India-Japan bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida reviewed the various facets of the India-Japan relationship and exchanged views to deepen the cooperation further.
Quad nations to align their coast guards in new initiative
The Quad member countries India, the US, Japan and Australia on Saturday announced a slew of new initiatives on maritime security including the first-ever interoperability exercise among their coast guards.
'One Earth, One Health': India to contribute $7.5 mn under 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' initiative, says PM Modi
Affirming India's vision of 'One Earth, One Health', Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a contribution of $7.5 million for sampling kits, detection kits and vaccines under the 'Quad Cancer Moonshot' initiative.
Biden commends India's leadership on world stage, PM Modi's commitment to strengthen Quad
US President Joe Biden has expressed his "immense appreciation" for India's leadership on the world stage, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in the G-20 and in the Global South and his commitment to strengthen the Quad to ensure a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
India, US to 'unlock' $1 billion to catalyse India's clean energy supply chain
India and the US on Saturday announced the launch of an initiative to "elevate and expand" cooperation in support of clean energy supply chains and extend this partnership to third countries, with a focus on Africa.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Biden, discusses global, regional issues: MEA
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged views on global and regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, during their bilateral talks at Biden's residence in Greenville, Delaware on Saturday ahead of the fourth in-person summit of the Quad later in the day.
India, US closer than any time in history, says Biden after meeting PM Modi
US President Joe Biden said after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday that ties with India are "stronger, closer and more dynamic than any time in history".
PM Modi-Biden shake hands ahead of bilateral meet in Delaware
US President Joe Biden received Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a personal meeting on Saturday ahead of the summit of the Quad with their counterparts from Japan and Australia.
Drugs valued at Rs 15.5 crore smuggled from Myanmar seized in Assam; 2 held
Assam Police have seized drugs, smuggled from Myanmar, valued at Rs 15.5 crore, and arrested two drug peddlers in Cachar district in this connection, an official said on Saturday.
Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja
The interim government of Bangladesh has reversed the export ban on the much popular and prized Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja, an important festival of Hindu Bengalis, officials said on Saturday, adding that export of 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa has been approved.
PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian community on arrival in US
Irrespective of the long flight, PM Modi and the travelling Indian delegation will have no time to get over the jetlag considering the busy schedule lined up for the day, immediately after their arrival.