PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Biden, discusses global, regional issues: MEA (Ld)

IANS | September 22, 2024 1:47 AM

Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged views on global and regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, during their bilateral talks at Biden's residence in Greenville, Delaware on Saturday ahead of the fourth in-person summit of the Quad later in the day.

Bangladesh reverses export ban on Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja

IANS | September 21, 2024 10:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh has reversed the export ban on the much popular and prized Hilsa fish to India ahead of Durga Puja, an important festival of Hindu Bengalis, officials said on Saturday, adding that export of 3,000 tonnes of Hilsa has been approved.

India, Brazil reaffirm commitment to boost energy sector collaborations

IANS | September 21, 2024 9:48 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India and Brazil have reinforced their commitment to strengthen existing collaboration in the energy sector, including Indian upstream investment, mutually beneficial relationship in bilateral trade and cooperation in sustainable fuels, particularly biofuels, it was announced on Saturday.

PM Modi departs for US to attend Quad Summit, address UNGA

IANS | September 21, 2024 6:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a three-day visit to the US, where he will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit and address the United Nations' 'Summit of the Future'. Besides, the PM will also be attending a community programme and interacting with the Indian diaspora there.

Quad still focussed on maritime security, says US

Yashwant Raj | September 20, 2024 8:11 AM

Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The Quad group of India, Australia, Japan and the US may appear to have whittled down the security cooperation part of its remit but increased cooperation in maritime security had picked up pace out of public limelight as has defence cooperation bilaterally and multilaterally between them, the United States said ahead of a meeting of the leaders of the group here in the US on Saturday.

Trump to meet PM Modi next week

IANS | September 18, 2024 6:36 AM

Washington/New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said at a campaign event that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, media reports said.