FIEO upbeat over PM Modi's visit to UAE, Europe

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15–20, saying that the visit will significantly strengthen India's strategic economic engagement with key global partners and provide fresh momentum to trade, investment and technology collaborations during such challenging times.

EU Global Gateway seen as alternative to China’s BRI: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The European Union’s Global Gateway initiative is increasingly being seen as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), positioning itself as a more transparent and sustainability-focused model of global infrastructure financing, a report has said.

PM Modi's visit to give fresh strategic direction to India-Netherland ties

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:01 PM

Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) India's Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands assumes special significance as this will be the first summit level interaction between the two leaders after the formation of the new government in the Netherlands with Rob Jetten as the Prime Minister.

Centre unveils 200 MW solar module manufacturing line at CEL

IANS | May 14, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government on Thursday dedicated the 200 MW solar module manufacturing line of Central Electronics Limited (CEL) to the nation, as India is rapidly expanding its capabilities across multiple non-fossil energy domains, including solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy and ocean-based energy systems.