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October 15, 2023 6:21 PM

Russia ready to provide world with cheap, clean energy: Matvienko in P20 summit

During the second day of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20), Valentina Matvienko, the Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, emphasized Russia's commitment to global energy security and its readiness to provide affo...

October 15, 2023 5:59 PM

Dubai Soars as World’s Fastest-Recovering Services Hub in 2023

Dubai, a global economic powerhouse, has proven its mettle as the world's fastest-recovering destination in the services sector, marking an impressive growth rate of 3.2% in the first half of 2023. This achievement has underpinned Dubai's standing as...

October 13, 2023 11:46 AM

Bangladesh won’t join any major global initiative before next polls: Foreign Minister

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said that his country will not join any major global initiative before the next national election. He made the remarks when a reporter wanted to know whether Bangladesh will join the Regional Compreh...

October 11, 2023 5:27 PM

Cabinet approves digital technology and youth development initiatives

India's Prime Minister has approved two initiatives: one to encourage digital technology collaboration with France, and another to support youth development in India through the 'Mera Yuva Bharat' program. The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Inf...

October 15, 2023 8:53 AM

Claudia Goldin explains why pay gaps exist between men & women, earning her Nobel Prize

This year, the Nobel Economics Prize has been awarded to Claudia Goldin, a professor at Harvard University for having advanced the understanding of women's labor market outcomes. She is the third woman to have received the most prestigious award glob...

October 11, 2023 10:04 AM

Direct Tax collections for FY 2023-24 show a significant increase

India's Direct Tax collections for the fiscal year 2023-24 have witnessed substantial growth during the period up to October 9, 2023, compared to the same period in the previous year. According to provisional figures released by the government, both ...

October 10, 2023 2:29 PM

India, Saudi Arabia decide to promote investment in New & Renewable Energy

India and Saudi Arabia agreed to promote investments in each other’s country in the new and renewable energy sector. On the 2nd day of his visit, Union Power & NRE Minister R.K. Singh held bilateral discussions with Saudi Minister of Investmen...

October 10, 2023 10:22 AM

The India-Peru trade agreement boosts trade investment and enhances cooperation in various sectors

The India-Peru Trade Agreement Special Round is expected to take place virtually on October 10th and 11th, 2023. Chief Negotiator Mr. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, will lead the Indian track, and Mr. Gerardo Antonio Meza G...

October 10, 2023 9:15 AM

Ajman Showcases Tourism and Investment Opportunities in India

Ajman Department of Tourism Development , United Arab Emirates is currently on a mission to showcase the unique tourism and investment potential of the emirate in India. The delegation, headed by Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajma...

October 10, 2023 9:12 AM

Gender gap pioneer Goldin wins Nobel economics prize

Harvard economic historian Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for her work exposing the causes of deeply rooted wage and labour market inequality between men and women, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. The prestig...