Bill Gates hails India as global leader in innovation at Seattle event

October 3, 2025 11:52 AM

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Bill Gates hails India as global leader in innovation at Seattle event

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates lauded India as a global leader in innovation, noting that its pioneering solutions have the potential to benefit millions of lives across the Global South. Addressing the event organised by the Indian Consulate General in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundat...

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar wishes Germans on National Unity Day

October 3, 2025 11:45 AM

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar wishes Germans on National Unity Day

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today extended wishes to the people of Germany on the occasion of the German National Unity Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar underlined the momentum of ties in the bilateral relationship as both nations complete 25 years of the strategic partnersh...

India wins ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

October 3, 2025 11:36 AM

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India wins ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred upon the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security 2025. Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya recieved the award at ISSA World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today....

US approves $230 million for Lebanon’s security forces to disarm Hezbollah

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

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US approves $230 million for Lebanon’s security forces to disarm Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump's administration has approved 230 million US dollars for Lebanon's security forces to disarm the once powerful armed group Hezbollah.US approves $230 million for Lebanon’s security forces to disarm Hezbollah According to sources, the funding included 190 million US dollars ...

Northern Railway extends Katra–Banihal special train service

October 3, 2025 11:32 AM

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Northern Railway extends Katra–Banihal special train service

The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has extended the services of special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Banihal - Katra for four days starting from tomorrow. The decision was taken to meet the increasing passenger demand and ensure smooth travel.  A special train between Shri Mata V...

Death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rises to 51

October 3, 2025 11:27 AM

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Death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam rises to 51

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi has risen to 51. According to the report from the government's disaster management agency, heavy rains and flood also left 14 people missing and injured 164 others. Bualoi made landfall on Monday in northern central Vietnam, bringing huge sea swells, str...

Finance Minister stresses 8% GDP growth for Viksit Bharat at Kautilya Conclave

October 3, 2025 11:22 AM

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Finance Minister stresses 8% GDP growth for Viksit Bharat at Kautilya Conclave

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today highlighted the need for an eight per cent GDP growth to meet the goal of Viksit Bharat. Addressing the inaugural session of the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Ms Sitharaman said, country's growth is firmly anchored in its domestic factors amid g...

US and India working toward trade deal, says USTR at Economic Club of New York

October 3, 2025 9:49 AM

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US and India working toward trade deal, says USTR at Economic Club of New York

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has termed India’s approach in trade negotiations with the US as pragmatic and said the two sides are trying to negotiate a deal. During a fireside chat at the Economic Club of New York, Greer spoke about the continuing negotiations with I...