New Delhi/London, July 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Indian and British agencies would continue to work together in close coordination and cooperation on the matter of extradition of economic offenders. ‘’On the matter of extradition of economic offenders as well, our agencies will continue to work together in close coordination and cooperation,’’…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) The Government data on electronic waste (e-waste) processing for the last two years has revealed that several states showed marked improvement in their e-waste recycling capabilities. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the frontrunner, registering a sharp increase from 236,727.041 metric tonnes (mt) to 388,160.231 mt, the highest in the country. As…
London/New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a blueprint for shared prosperity which is more than an economic partnership and marks historic milestone in relations between the two countries. ‘’I am pleased that after years of dedicated efforts, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement…
By Sangeeta Sharma New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) “Arbitration is nothing new to India, it is embedded in our cultural and historical roots,” remarked Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, highlighting how ancient Indian texts and village practices like ‘Grameshwar’ and ‘Panch Parmeshwar’ embodied arbitration as a divine duty. “When you sit on the seat…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Congress today took a jibe at the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying another effective “FTA — Fugitive Transfer Agreement” was needed as three stars are awaiting “ghar waapsi”. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “What India needs from the UK is the announcement of…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today again accused the Election Commission of failing in its constitutional responsibilities and allowing “electoral malpractice in Karnataka”. Speaking to reporters at the Parliament House complex, Gandhi said, “It’s a serious matter. The Election Commission is not functioning as the Election…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) Since the announcement of space sector reforms in 2020, India has significantly expanded its capabilities and engagement in space technology, launching a series of satellites, Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha today. The satellites launched by India included GSAT-30, EOS-01, CMS-01,…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) The Rajya Sabha bade farewell to six of its members after completion of their tenure today. The MPs represented Tamil Nadu in the Upper House. However, one of the retiring members, P Wilson of DMK, was re-elected, and is expected to re-join the House tomorrow onwards. Soon after the House…
New Delhi/London, July 24 (UNI) India and the UK today signed the crucial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that will be a major boost to the economies of both countries. The crucial Agreement was signed in London by Union Minister Piyush Goyal and his British counterpart Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
New Delhi, July 24 (UNI) With an aim to empower women in the emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will start enrolling young women and girls from rural undergraduate colleges in the country from next month under its ‘AI career for women’ initiative wherein participants will be…
