FM Sitharaman to visit Mexico and US to boost trade ties, woo investments

IANS | October 15, 2024 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a bid to showcase India’s attractiveness as an investment destination and boost bilateral trade ties, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to embark on an official visit to Mexico and the US, beginning October 16, it was announced on Tuesday.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for SCO meeting

IANS | October 15, 2024 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad Tuesday afternoon to attend the two-day 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) which kicks off later with a welcome dinner hosted by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his capacity as the current CHG chair.

India withdraws its envoy, other 'targeted diplomats' from Canada

IANS | October 14, 2024 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In what could be one of the lowest points in relations between the two countries, India on Monday evening decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and "other targeted diplomats and officials" from Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's continued "hostility" towards the country.

Innovation thrives in harmony, not isolation: Scindia sets stage for historic WTSA 2024

IANS | October 14, 2024 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Setting the stage for the historic World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024 in India -- which is being hosted for the first time in the country as well as in Asia-Pacific – Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated the fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) here.