FM Sitharaman pitches for India as manufacturing, innovation hub

IANS | August 31, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called on 3M to deepen its investments in research and development, advanced manufacturing and local supply-chain development in India as she pitched the country as an increasingly important hub for technology, innovation and global manufacturing.

Hindu identity not tied to worship: RSS chief at Toronto event

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:54 AM

Toronto, Aug 31 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said Hindu identity cannot be defined by a particular language, form of worship or way of life, arguing that its central principle is respect for diversity and recognition of the unity of existence.

US seeks deeper investment ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 31, 2026 8:21 AM

Ashville, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States is keen to expand investment engagement with India and help Indian companies navigate its national security review process, a senior Treasury official said, describing New Delhi as an important partner ahead of the G20 finance meetings in Asheville.

Diaspora must be loyal citizens: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:03 AM

Toronto, Aug 31 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged people of Indian origin living across the world to be honest and contributing citizens of their adopted countries while sharing India’s message of unity and service.

G20 puts growth, fair trade in focus

IANS | August 31, 2026 7:54 AM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) Economic growth, fair trade, resilient supply chains and investment will anchor the G20 finance meetings in Asheville as the United States seeks closer cooperation with its allies and partners, a senior Treasury official has said.