Delhi Metro to add extra train trips every Monday to boost public transport use

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a major push to encourage the use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Sunday announced a series of measures, including additional train trips, enhanced security arrangements, and expanded commuter facilities across the Delhi-NCR network.

PM Modi’s UAE visit sends strong signal of stability, growth for businesses

IANS | May 17, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE amid the geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the wake of the West Asia conflict has sent a strong signal of stability and growth opportunities for businesses operating across the India-UAE corridor, according to a report in Dubai-headquartered Gulf News.

India, Netherlands to boost trade, investments under new strategic partnership

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India and the Netherlands have agreed to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in key sectors including semiconductors, renewable energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and infrastructure under a newly announced Strategic Partnership, with both countries adopting a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and technological collaboration.

India absolutely on right track under PM Modi’s leadership: Dutch CEOs

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:02 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with leading Dutch CEOs, during which top business executives from sectors ranging from aviation and semiconductors to shipping, agriculture and technology praised India’s economic growth, innovation ecosystem and expanding global partnerships under his leadership.

Nine years after China pact, Nepal's BRI dreams still grounded

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:51 PM

Kathmandu, May 16 (IANS) Nepal and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on May 12, 2017. Nine years later, no new project has been implemented in Nepal under the BRI, although Beijing has unilaterally categorised the China-assisted Pokhara International Airport in western Nepal as a landmark achievement under the initiative.