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Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: 700-year-old Tangaliya weaving tradition finds new opportunities with global investors

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 4 (IANS) In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call of "Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi", the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), set to take place from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Marwadi University in Rajkot, will spotlight the industrial, economic and cultural strengths of Kutch and Saurashtra.

India’s solar PLI scheme generates 43,000 jobs across 9 states

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for high-efficiency solar modules has created nearly 43,000 jobs across the country as of October 2025, according to data submitted in the Parliament.

Delighted to welcome 'my friend', says PM Modi after receiving Putin at airport

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Soon after travelling to the airport and receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at the tarmac in a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that he is eagerly looking forward to his interactions with the Russian leader later in the evening and on Friday.

Rajasthan: New pomegranate varieties hold promise on rising farmers’ income

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:21 PM

Jodhpur, Dec 4 (IANS) Pomegranate growers in Rajasthan are filled with fresh hope of a likely spurt in their income, riding on the launch of two fresh varieties by the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI).

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives on two-day State Visit, received by PM Modi at airport

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on a two-day State Visit to India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a special gesture, receiving him at the airport.

'Misleading': Govt refutes news report on new $2 bn India-Russia nuclear submarine deal

IANS | December 4, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday refuted a news report that claimed India has signed a deal to lease a $2 billion nuclear-powered submarine from Russia.

Robust people-to-people ties in focus as MoS Kirti Vardhan meets Saudi Shura Council delegation

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Abdul Rahman bin Sanhat Al-Harbi, a member of Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, along with the accompanying delegation of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the council, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Encouraging growth: Wildlife experts praise Cheetah reintroduction program

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) On the occasion of International Cheetah Day, a host of wildlife experts praised the Cheetah reintroduction program in the country, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi three years ago and praised the government’s efforts towards building a flourishing future for the endangered species and enriching the country’s wildlife.

India and Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen ties in critical technologies, defence and security

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India and Netherlands held the 13th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to further strengthen the partnership in sectors such as critical technologies and innovation including semiconductors and AI, science and technology, green hydrogen and shipping, defence and security, as well as priority areas of Water, Agriculture and Health (WAH agenda).

JP Nadda meets Russian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties in health sector

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday met with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko.

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Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: 700-year-old Tangaliya weaving tradition finds new opportunities with global investors

India’s solar PLI scheme generates 43,000 jobs across 9 states

Delighted to welcome 'my friend', says PM Modi after receiving Putin at airport

Rajasthan: New pomegranate varieties hold promise on rising farmers’ income

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives on two-day State Visit, received by PM Modi at airport

'Misleading': Govt refutes news report on new $2 bn India-Russia nuclear submarine deal

Robust people-to-people ties in focus as MoS Kirti Vardhan meets Saudi Shura Council delegation

Encouraging growth: Wildlife experts praise Cheetah reintroduction program

India and Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen ties in critical technologies, defence and security

JP Nadda meets Russian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties in health sector

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