Johannesburg: Several Indian companies have a proven track record in rail network, port modernisation and power systems, and the country could become a partner in the development of infrastructure projects in South Africa, India’s Consul General in Johannesburg, S Koventhan, said on Wednesday. Companies that participated in a two-day Africa Rail Expo expressed optimism about…
Washington: The US on Wednesday launched an investigation into alleged fraud in the H-1B and PERM work visas by several companies, with a federal labour official saying that Indian IT firm Cognizant is among the companies under scrutiny. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Labour has uncovered widespread schemes in…
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for Australia after concluding a three-day visit to Indonesia, during which he inked 14 agreements to boost cooperation in critical minerals, maritime security and other key sectors. “As I conclude my visit to Indonesia, I leave with immense satisfaction at the outcomes achieved as far as the…
Online Desk The U.S. military launched new attacks on Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for its attacks against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. “U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by…
Jakarta: India is moving forward with the mantra of “reform, perform and transform,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, underscoring that the country’s self-reliance is a multiplying force not only for Indonesia but for the entire ASEAN region. Speaking at a diaspora event in Jakarta attended by President Prabowo Subianto and his top ministers, Modi…
Jakarta: India pursues a path of development, not expansionism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Indonesian parliament on Tuesday, amid growing concerns in South East Asia over China’s expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region. In his address to the lawmakers, which included President Prabowo Subianto and top ministers, Modi called for further expansion of…
New York: US legal experts said it would be highly unusual for a federal court to reject the Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after prosecutors set out detailed legal and policy reasons for seeking to drop the indictment. Under Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of…
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi. “This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians… it belongs to…
Washington: The US has voiced concern over China’s test launch of a nuclear-capable missile and assured its allies of its steadfastness in its defence commitments to them. The US also urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions and notify the intercontinental-range ballistic missile and space launches in line with the commitments made by…
Manama (Bahrain): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Bahrain and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral partnership. Jaishankar arrived in Bahrain from Qatar on the second leg of this four-nation visit to the Gulf, which also includes Kuwait and Oman, from July 5 to 10….
