Noting the “unprecedented” gains to the US and India through escalating economic engagements, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked American companies to invest in startups, energy, health and digital technology.
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PM Modi unveils world’s tallest statue of Sardar Patel
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a colossal statue of Independence hero Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, standing 182 metres tall and overlooking the river Narmada in the coastal state of Gujarat.
Singapore tops Asia in English skills after Malaysia, Philippines, India
Singaporeans possess the highest degree of English skills in Asia, followed by people from Malaysia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and India, according to a new study.
Globally, among the non-English countries, Singapore is third after Sweden and Netherlands on “Very High” English proficiency Index th
Toddlers Darlene, Jessica in UK first to get passports under MEA outreach programme
The Indian mission in UK presented the first set of passports under their new scheme to two toddlers, Darlene Fernandes and Jessica Kaur, at the London High Commission and Birmingham consulate in the presence of proud parents, guests and dignitaries from the diplomatic world.
India wins top UN award for promoting investment in wind energy sector
India’s investment promotion agency Invest India has been conferred with United Nations Investment Promotion Award for mobilising investment in the wind energy sector that will bring down power tariff and generate one Gigawatt of renewable energy.
Gemalto CEO apologises for misleading report on Aadhaar data breach
Days after claiming a whopping data breach in the Aadhaar project of the Government of India, security solutions giant Gemalto today apologised for raising a false alarm, triggering waves of anger in the digital word. Gemalto CEO Philippe Vallee. Photo courtesy: Roursorama/Twitter In a half-page advertisement released in a prominent English daily, Gemalto CEO Philippe Vallee personally offered "sincerest apologies on grave error" in announcing a […]
India, UAE collaboration on Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence to generate USD20bn in benefits
Even as experts debate the application of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence in governance and their potential exploitation, India and UAE have taken a bold step by entering into partnership in these areas which looks to generate an estimated USD20 billion as economic benefits in the next decade.
OPIC commits USD125mn to mid-size Indian companies in health, energy, tech, agriculture, services
Shortly after financing Grameen Impact with USD5mn for lending small and medium enterprises, the US funding arm OPIC has committed USD125 mn to support growth capital to mid-size Indian firms in the healthcare, energy, technology, agriculture, and service sectors.
Singapore urges New Delhi to start more flights to boost business
Singapore has urged New Delhi to start more flights between Singapore and cities in northern India to increase the flow of business communities and boost bilateral trade.
Singapore seeks India’s help in early conclusion of RCEP negotiations
Singapore has sought India’s cooperation in conclusion of early negotiations of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP, a rule-based trading framework comprising ten ASEAN nations and their six FTA partners.
