The Deadline of Destiny: How London's Budget Hour sealed India's fate (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | January 11, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) On April 4, 1811, in the House of Commons in London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer rose to perform a formality mandated by law. It was a routine step, yet the quiet words he spoke sent a shiver through the East India Company (EIC) directors and heralded a massive storm of financial, commercial, and political upheaval that had profound and devastating consequences for the millions of people in India.

Vibrant Gujarat: Partner nations laud PM Modi, share perspectives on development (Lead)

IANS | January 11, 2026 9:46 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Rwanda’s High Commissioner, Jacqueline Mukangira, lauded the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on Sunday and underlined the warm and growing ties between India and Rwanda.

NDMC to deck up heart of Delhi for India AI Impact Summit next month

IANS | January 11, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an extensive and comprehensive civic revamp across its jurisdiction as it gears up for the prestigious India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20, an official said on Sunday.

Vibrant Gujarat meet boosts global partnerships: Foreign envoys

IANS | January 11, 2026 8:51 PM

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Foreign representatives at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on Sunday expressed strong optimism about expanding business ties and long-term cooperation with India.

India offers $300 billion investment opportunity in clean energy: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | January 11, 2026 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Union Minister for Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that India offers a $300 billion investment opportunity across renewable energy generation, storage, green hydrogen, grids and manufacturing by 2030.

India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

IANS | January 11, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.

EAM Jaishankar's visit to France, Luxembourg reviewed ties, reflected India's growing engagement with Europe

IANS | January 11, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, reflecting India's growing engagement with Europe, an official statement said on Sunday.

India's quiet acceptance of Taliban representative signals pragmatic engagement, not recognition

Jayanta Bhattacharya | January 10, 2026 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Taliban leader Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor's reported arrival in New Delhi to take over as Charge d'Affaires at the Afghan Embassy has been drawing few criticisms, while some coverage terming it a diplomatic move.

Handling US pressure, resulting ripple effects major challenge for India's BRICS leadership

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India's primary challenge lies in balancing its foreign policy priorities between the US and BRICS, particularly as several members of the bloc are under increasing scrutiny from Washington. While India views BRICS as a means to uphold the multilateral world order, other members, such as Russia and China, consider it a geostrategic tool to counterbalance the USA, a report detailed on Friday.

Taliban's Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in India to take charge of Afghan Embassy in Delhi

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Senior Taliban member Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor has arrived in New Delhi to take over as Charge d'Affaires at Afghanistan's Embassy, officials said on Saturday.

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The Deadline of Destiny: How London's Budget Hour sealed India's fate (From the Archives)

Vibrant Gujarat: Partner nations laud PM Modi, share perspectives on development (Lead)

NDMC to deck up heart of Delhi for India AI Impact Summit next month

Vibrant Gujarat meet boosts global partnerships: Foreign envoys

India offers $300 billion investment opportunity in clean energy: Pralhad Joshi

India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

EAM Jaishankar's visit to France, Luxembourg reviewed ties, reflected India's growing engagement with Europe

India's quiet acceptance of Taliban representative signals pragmatic engagement, not recognition

Handling US pressure, resulting ripple effects major challenge for India's BRICS leadership

Taliban's Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in India to take charge of Afghan Embassy in Delhi

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