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August 22, 2024 9:38 AM

Bangladesh: Government to publish ‘white paper on the state of the economy’

In Bangladesh, the interim government has taken a decision to publish a white paper on the state of the economy in six priority areas, including public finance, inflation, and food management. An economist and a distinguished fellow of the Centre for...

August 22, 2024 8:38 AM

PM Modi‘s ‘not time for war’ message from Poland, advocates peace, dialogue & diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Poland that India has always advocated for permanent peace in the region, adding that it believes in dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict. PM Modi reiterated that "this is not an era of war" as he addressed ...

August 22, 2024 7:50 AM

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Poland, says both countries agree on social security agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Poland have agreed on social security agreement. He stated that partnership between two nations has been strengthening in areas like new technology and clean energy. He also pointed out that K...

August 21, 2024 7:54 PM

India-Africa partnership targets doubling trade to USD 200 billion over next seven years: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the enduring ties and growing collaboration between India and Africa during the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi. Goyal underscored the deepening friendship betwee...

August 21, 2024 5:29 PM

Indian shares edge higher, led by FMCG, media stocks

India's benchmark indices held onto their early gains on Wednesday, closing the day in positive territory. The Sensex gained 102.44 points, or 0.13 percent, to 80,905.30, while the Nifty added 71.35 points, or 0.29 percent, to end at 24,770.20. Supp...

August 21, 2024 4:18 PM

Growth of e-commerce should be citizen-centric: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday emphasized the need for a balanced approach to the expansion of e-commerce in India, saying that it should be citizen-centric and supportive of the broader economy. Speaking at the launch of the Pahl...

August 21, 2024 1:27 PM

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das ranked top central banker for second year in a row

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has received an "A+" rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the second consecutive year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Governor Das for achieving the highest rati...

August 21, 2024 9:02 AM

PM Modi’s Poland Visit: “Poland sees India as great partner for business…:” Lodz Governor

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Lodz Governor Dorota Ryl emphasised that Poland views India as a "great partner" for business and other collaborations. In an interview, Dorota Ryl mentioned that many business delegations from Poland vi...

August 21, 2024 8:51 AM

PM Modi’s Poland visit very important for us due to politics & business: European Parliament member

European Parliament member Dariusz Jonski called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Poland "very important" due to politics and business. He noted that the Indian PM is visiting Poland after 45 years. PM Modi will be making official vi...

August 20, 2024 9:03 PM

Nepal to export additional 251 MW of hydropower to India from 12 new projects

India’s Designated Authority for Cross-Border Trade has approved an additional 251 MW of power exports from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal. For the first time, Nepal will be exporting power to Bihar through a medium-term power sales agreement. Thi...