Chenna: Nokia has opened its world’s largest research and development facility for fixed networks in Tamil Nadu, reinforcing the state’s leadership in telecom, said Industries Minister TRB Rajaa on Saturday. The expansion by the Finland-based telecom giant follows an MoU signed with the Tamil Nadu government during Chief Minister M K Stalin’s visit to the…
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is seen as a “trusted partner for growth” and it was reflected in the recent trade deals it has agreed with various countries, including the UK, USA and EU. Addressing a community programme here, Modi also said that the Indian diaspora continues to serve as…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said an investigation is being conducted into Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan links for the “sake of national security”, and any likely impact on politics is “secondary”. He claimed that two persons — a Pakistani national and a British citizen — have “central roles” in…
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday to a grand red-carpet reception, with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim receiving him at the airport, signalling a new momentum in the bilateral ties. Malaysian Minister of Human Resources Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni accompanied Ibrahim in receiving…
Patna: Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, was arrested by Patna Police late Friday from his residence here in connection with a case dating back to 1995, officials said. High drama unfolded at Yadav’s house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is looking at boosting defence and security ties and enhancing economic and innovation partnership with Malaysia. Modi said this before embarking on a two-day trip to the Southeast Asian country. “The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years,” Modi…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the interim trade agreement with the US will strengthen ‘Make in India’ by opening up new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs, and create jobs for women and youngsters. The prime minister also thanked US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to robust ties between India…
The India–US trade deal has finally happened. And no, this is not the moment to play childish games of who blinked first or who had the last laugh. Diplomacy is not a street fight; it is a chessboard. Those who mistake it for arm-twisting eventually discover that patience, not pressure, decides the endgame. The India–US…
Patna: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday praised India Under-19 cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his mammoth knock in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 being played at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. The 14-year-old left-handed batter produced a sensational performance in the finals…
Washington: The US and India on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, under which America will reduce tariffs on India to 18 per cent, according to a joint statement issued by the White House. It said the framework reaffirms the countries’ commitment to the broader US-India Bilateral Trade…
