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May 26, 2026 4:24 PM

LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews redevelopment plan for 5 key Delhi road corridors

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the proposed redevelopment of five key road corridors in the national capital, with work on the stretches expected to begin soon. Chairing a m...

May 26, 2026 4:57 PM

Quad nations launch $20 billion critical minerals initiative to strengthen supply chains

India, Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday unveiled the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework, aimed to support the development of secure critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced technologies, economic gro...

May 26, 2026 3:59 PM

PM Modi shares Vice President Radhakrishnan’s article highlighting India’s inclusive growth and vision for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article written by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, which highlighted India’s development journey during the “Amrit Kaal” and outlined the country’s progress towards becoming a developed na...

May 26, 2026 3:40 PM

Amit Shah praises BSF for “befitting reply” to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for its role during Operation Sindoor, saying the force gave a “befitting reply to Pakistan” whenever required while maintaining high morale among residents in border...

May 26, 2026 3:36 PM

India, US sign critical minerals framework to strengthen supply chain cooperation

India and the United States on Tuesday signed a major framework agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the mining, processing and supply of critical minerals and rare earths, marking a significant step in deepening strategic and economic tie...

May 26, 2026 3:12 PM

Major economic growth achieved under BJP’s governance: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday highlighted a series of achievements of his government in the Assembly, claiming that the state has witnessed major economic growth, reduction in poverty and expansion in employment opportunities ...

May 26, 2026 2:59 PM

India, Nordic nations deepen strategic partnership at Third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo

India and the Nordic countries have reaffirmed their commitment to building a future-oriented strategic partnership focused on green technology, innovation, sustainable development, digital transformation and resilient economic growth during the Thir...

May 26, 2026 12:56 PM

EAM Jaishankar terms Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ‘productive’; new maritime, energy and critical minerals frameworks announced

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi was “productive” and announced several major initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the med...

May 26, 2026 12:21 PM

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls India-Canada CEPA a ‘game changer’ as Piyush Goyal leads record business delegation to Ottawa

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began a three-day visit to Canada, leading the largest-ever Indian business delegation to the country, as India and Canada intensified efforts to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnershi...

May 26, 2026 10:54 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal unveils ‘Maritime Reform Utsav’, pushes digital governance and faster maritime reforms

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), outlining a reform-driven roadmap to accelerate India’...

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