Bhubaneswar: An Odisha government delegation has met top officials of various business organisations in Silicon Valley during its ongoing visit to the US and discussed possible investments in the state, a statement issued by CMO said on Thursday. The team visited the manufacturing site of Sanmina Corporation on Wednesday and met its co-founder and chairman-cum-CEO Jure…
New Delhi: With the world facing growing economic instability and political tensions, volatility in geoeconomic and geopolitical relations between major economies are likely to result in global upheavals over the next six months, according to a new survey of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Risks Officers (CRO) community. The community comprises 40 risk professionals from…
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday alleged the PMO has cancelled his speech at an event in Sikar where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate various development projects. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), however, said it was informed by Gehlot’s office that he will not be able to attend the programme. It also…
Islamabad: Pakistan has criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks that India is ready to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to maintain its honour and dignity, saying the “belligerent rhetoric” is a threat to regional peace and stability. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh’s Drass town on the occasion of the 24th Kargil Vijay…
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate or lay the foundation stone of various development projects at a programme in Sikar town of Rajasthan on Thursday, according to an official statement. He will also dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK) to the nation and launch “Urea Gold”. Modi will also address a public meeting…
Gurugram, India is playing a major role and could play an even bigger one in the upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s most powerful particle accelerator that helps scientists understand the fundamental structure of matter, says European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) scientist Archana Sharma. The upgrade of the LHC — a 27-km…
New Delhi: The ruling NDA will have to lean on the support of Biju Janata Dal, YSR Congress Party, nominated members and Independents in the Rajya Sabha to ensure the passage of the bill to replace the Delhi Services Ordinance. While there is no official word on when the bill, which was approved by the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid bare his blueprint for a third term of his government, saying India will become the third largest economy in the world with a faster growth rate than now. Modi government will complete 10 years in office next May and he is seeking a third term on…
Jerusalem: Angry protests following the passage of a controversial bill by Israel’s Parliament this week on a controversial bill that could limit the Supreme Court’s powers has given way to a quiet upheaval in the country with threats of mass emigration, resignations in critical positions, army desertions, strikes and flight of capital. Israeli Parliament approved the…
Singapore: Singapore’s former Indian-origin minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam formally launched his presidential campaign on Wednesday and pledged to evolve the country’s culture to keep it a “shining spot” in the world. The official launch comes more than a month after Tharman first announced his intention that he will run for president. Tharman, 66, stepped down from active…
