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DG Shipping directs firms to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers in Gulf zone

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:47 PM

Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised shipping companies as well as maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers to in the Middle East conflict areas until further orders, days after three Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello were killed after the US military strike on the commercial vessel off the Oman coast.

Bharat Innovates 2026 is a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron marks a "defining milestone in the India-France partnership", Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday.

India-France opening new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions: Macron

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:55 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that India and France are opening a new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions at the Bharat Innvotes 2026 in Nice.

India offers vast opportunities in innovation, technology, manufacturing: PM Modi to global investors

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:12 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India's growing appeal as a global investment and innovation destination, saying the country's growth is driven by talent, scale, stability and reforms.

French President congratulates PM Modi for becoming longest serving Indian Prime Minister

IANS | June 14, 2026 6:01 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest serving Prime Minister of India since its Independence.

India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030

IANS | June 14, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on Monday, in Goa, under the theme "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration" as India's vast wind resource base provides a strong foundation for achieving 100 GW wind capacity by 2030 and 156 GW by 2036, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.

India's highway network expands at rapid pace in last 12 years

IANS | June 14, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in its road infrastructure over the last 12 years, from the implementation of Bharatmala Pariyojana and the rapid expansion of the National Highway network to the development of iconic expressways at record construction speed, according to an official factsheet issued on Sunday.

Year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

IANS | June 14, 2026 4:46 PM

Bengaluru, June 14 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was repeatedly criticising the country's economic performance, "on the contrary, quarter after quarter, year after year India has been the fastest growing economy".

India now acts as a solution contributor rather than a solution consumer: PM Modi

IANS | June 14, 2026 4:18 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India has transformed from being a consumer of global solutions to a contributor of solutions for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

India aims to become world's innovation partner: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 14, 2026 3:47 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India is working to transform itself into the world's innovation partner and deepen global collaboration in emerging technologies, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.

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DG Shipping directs firms to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers in Gulf zone

Bharat Innovates 2026 is a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

India-France opening new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions: Macron

India offers vast opportunities in innovation, technology, manufacturing: PM Modi to global investors

French President congratulates PM Modi for becoming longest serving Indian Prime Minister

India to host Global Wind Day with eye on 100 GW capacity by 2030

India's highway network expands at rapid pace in last 12 years

Year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

India now acts as a solution contributor rather than a solution consumer: PM Modi

India aims to become world's innovation partner: Piyush Goyal

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