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.

PM Modi to visit US for Quad and UNGA Summit from September 21

IANS | September 17, 2024 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States of America from September 21-23, during which he will also take part in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, which is being hosted by the US President Joe Biden on September 21.