India, US to set up fabrication plant to make chips for national security

Washington (IANS) India and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called ‘Shakti,' which will be one of the world's first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. 

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister…

PM in US: India signs key pacts under Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for prosperity

New Delhi (IANS) 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…

India, Australia vow to deepen cooperation in multilateral fora

Washington (IANS) 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'…

PM Modi, Kishida review India-Japan bilateral ties

Washington (IANS) 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.

The two leaders met on Saturday in…

PM Modi, Biden say Quad 'is here to stay'

Washington (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that the Quad is "here to stay", joining President Joe Biden who opened the fourth in-person summit of the leaders of the group with the same hope and confidence.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Biden, discusses global, regional issues: MEA

Washington (IANS) 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…

Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja

New Delhi (IANS) 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…

Attempts to derail trains foiled in MP, UP

New Delhi (IANS) 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. 

In Madhya Pradesh's…

Tripura: Tribals stage massive protests against attack on minorities in Bangladesh

Agartala (IANS) Thousands of tribals, mostly Buddhist Chakmas, on Saturday organised massive demonstrations and rallies in the Tripura capital to protest the continuous attack on minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh. 

Braving the rains, various…

B’desh interim govt reluctant to resume rail service: Railway officials

Kolkata (IANS) The Ministry of Railways officials on Saturday that the Bangladesh interim government seems to be reluctant to resume the rail services between the two countries after it was disturbed by the August protests in the neighbouring country.