New Delhi, Dec 17 ( UNI) India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years by building on its strong macroeconomic foundations, resilient growth trajectory and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister was addressing the India Economic Conclave in Delhi on Wednesday. She…
New Delhi, Dec 17, (UNI) Delhi Labour Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday announced advisory for all government and private institutions in the national capital to ensure 50 pc work-from-home from December 18. The directive will not apply to essential services, including hospitals, fire services, jail administration, public transport, power and water departments, disaster management, and…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) have formalised the ICAR–INTA Work Plan 2025–2027, a strategic initiative to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, technology exchange, and capacity building. Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino called the agreement a direct outcome of the historic…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, to lodge a diplomatic protest over recent threats to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and inflammatory anti-India statements by Bangladeshi political leaders. The MEA said India expects “the interim government to ensure the…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi landed at Berlin airport on Wednesday to commence a six-day visit to Germany, organized under the aegis of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC). Accompanied by IOC chairperson Sam Pitroda, Gandhi, who serves as the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will engage in a series…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming affection he received during his G.O.A.T India tour, describing the experience as “intense, short, but beautiful” in an Instagram message. “First of all, I’d like to thank India for all the love they’ve shown over the last few days….
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to the Calcutta High Court the suo motu proceedings initiated by it in the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, for monitoring the implementation of the directions issued in the case. A bench comprising Justice…
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Five members of the Aarzoo-Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate were arrested by Delhi Police on Wednesday for their alleged role in the murder of a rival gangster in Chandigarh earlier this month, an official said. Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, the former close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was shot dead on…
Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, becoming the 18th Parliament worldwide where he has delivered an address. Recalling the civilizational ties between India and Ethiopia, the Prime Minister said both countries combine ancient wisdom with modern ambition. In this context, he noted…
Rail travel boost Bhopal: To meet increased passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the operation of a special one-trip train service between Machilipatnam and Ajmer, which will traverse the Bhopal Division, passing through major stations like Itarsi and Bhopal. The 07274 Machilipatnam-Ajmer Special train will depart Machilipatnam at 10:00 AM on December 21, 2025. It…
