Sri Lanka's unpredictable policies driving away foreign investors, says US State Dept report

IANS | September 30, 2025 8:03 PM

Colombo, Sept 30 (IANS) A US Department of State report highlights the withdrawal of Adani Green Energy from a proposed $400 million wind energy project in Sri Lanka as a reflection of the challenges faced by foreign investors due to the inconsistent policies of the President Aruna Dissanayake-led government that came to power in the island nation in 2024.

India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1

IANS | September 30, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As the India-European Free Trade Association (EEFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) comes into effect from October 1, the India-EFTA Desk has been inaugurated as a single-window platform to facilitate EFTA investments in renewable energy, life sciences, engineering, and digital transformation, while fostering joint ventures, SME collaborations, and technology partnerships, the government said on Tuesday.

Is Khawaja Asif queering the pitch for Pakistan caught between the Eagle and Dragon?

IANS | September 30, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s admission of Islamabad’s closer proximity to Beijing than Washington when the latter two “will always be at loggerheads” comes at a time when his leaders are trying to snuggle into the cosiness of the White House.

No place like it on Planet Earth: US students in awe of 'Incredible India' after returning home

IANS | September 30, 2025 3:21 PM

Seattle, Sep 30 (IANS) Promoting people-to-people ties, especially among the youth of the two countries, a 10-member student delegation from Montana in the United States visited India recently. After returning home, the students shared their experience about 'Incredible India' during a special welcome reception hosted by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte at the State Capitol in Helena, the Consulate General of India shared on Tuesday, India time.

Viable pathway to long-term, sustainable peace: PM Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

IANS | September 30, 2025 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict, stating that it provides a pathway to "long-term and sustainable peace" for Palestine and Israel.

New India-Bhutan railway links will strengthen people-to-people linkages: MEA

IANS | September 29, 2025 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Further strengthening the people-to-people linkages, India and Bhutan on Monday signed an Inter-Governmental MoU for the establishment of railway links between both countries.

PM Modi writes preface to Meloni's book; Italian leader says 'deeply honoured'

IANS | September 29, 2025 6:30 PM

Rome, Sep 29 (IANS) Calling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as an "extraordinary political leader who combines ideas and heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described her autobiography as a "Mann Ki Baat", or ideas from the heart.

India and Kenya discuss advancing defence ties, enhancing regional security

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Kenya's Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Monday with the discussions focusing on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing regional security.

‘BRICS pushing for reforms without breaking with the current system’

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s repeated attempts at dismantling a Global South initiative, targeting its constituents ‘brick-by-brick’ with punitive tariffs and name-calling, may have rather helped the nations come closer.

India in trade talks with US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Chile: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India is in discussions with the US, the EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile for free trade agreements (FTAs), while Qatar and Bahrain have also expressed interest, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

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Sri Lanka's unpredictable policies driving away foreign investors, says US State Dept report

India-EFTA trade pact aims $100 billion investment, 1 million direct jobs from Oct 1

Is Khawaja Asif queering the pitch for Pakistan caught between the Eagle and Dragon?

No place like it on Planet Earth: US students in awe of 'Incredible India' after returning home

Viable pathway to long-term, sustainable peace: PM Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

New India-Bhutan railway links will strengthen people-to-people linkages: MEA

PM Modi writes preface to Meloni's book; Italian leader says 'deeply honoured'

India and Kenya discuss advancing defence ties, enhancing regional security

‘BRICS pushing for reforms without breaking with the current system’

India in trade talks with US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Chile: Piyush Goyal

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