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December 19, 2023 3:38 PM

India and ADB sign $250 million agreement to boost industrial corridor development

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for a $250 million policy-based loan under the Industrial Corridor Development Programme (subprogramme 2). The aim is to enhance India's industrial landscape, strengthening manufactu...

December 19, 2023 11:00 AM

North Korea says Hwasong-18 ICBM test was response to U.S. hostility

North Korea said on Tuesday it had tested the isolated state's newest ICBM on Monday to gauge the war readiness of its nuclear force against mounting U.S. hostility, as Washington and its allies began operating a real-time missile data sharing syst...

December 18, 2023 5:45 PM

India and Oman advance economic ties during Sultan’s state visit

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, H.E. Qais Bin Mohammed Al Yousef, held discussions on Monday to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations. The meeting to...

December 18, 2023 5:40 PM

EAM Jaishankar pays tribute at Kuwait embassy following passing of Emir Sheikh Nawaf

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar visited the Embassy of Kuwait in Delhi on Monday morning to extend condolences and pay respects following the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait. Jaishankar ...

December 18, 2023 12:40 PM

Security tight as landmark Hong Kong trial for Jimmy Lai begins

A landmark national security trial for leading China critic Jimmy Lai opened in Hong Kong on Monday amid tight security, with the pro-democracy activist battling charges that he colluded with foreign forces, including the United States. Queues for...

December 18, 2023 10:21 AM

North Korea fires ICBM-class missile after condemning ‘war’ moves

North Korea fired an ICBM-class missile on Monday with a range capable of reaching anywhere in the United States, a Japanese official said, marking its second missile launch in hours as Pyongyang condemned a U.S.-led show of force as "war" moves. Th...

December 17, 2023 5:16 PM

Third Oman-India Joint Investment Fund’s establishment builds on success of first two funds: OIA Chairman

Oman Investment Authority (OIA) Chairman Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi has said the establishment of the third Oman-India Joint Investment Fund builds on the success of the first two joint funds, Oman News Agency reported. He said the ventures bro...

December 17, 2023 9:16 AM

The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All

ABU DHABI: Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoid of ...

December 16, 2023 2:11 PM

India to allow diversion of up to 1.7 million tons of sugar for ethanol

India has decided to allow sugar mills to divert up to 1.7 million metric tons of sugar for ethanol production, government and industry officials said on Friday, as New Delhi aims to reduce disruptions in its ambitious biofuel program. As the world'...

December 16, 2023 12:27 PM

Oman Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, embarked on a significant three-day state visit to India, marked by warm receptions, diplomatic dialogues, and a shared commitment to bolstering the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two nation...

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