'Vizhinjam Port will turn Kerala into a new Singapore'

IANS | February 21, 2025 9:15 PM

Kochi, Feb 21 (IANS) On the opening day of the Invest Kerala Global Summit (IKGS) 2025, which got underway here on Friday, the fast nearing completion of Vizhinjam Port -- being built by the Adani Ports -- was the key point of discussion by the participants who pointed out that the upcoming seaport will turn Kerala into a new Singapore.

Making layout plans for schemes, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

IANS | February 21, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Reiterating the Delhi government’s resolve to fulfill commitments made to the public, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that she has started seeking status reports from all departments and preparing layout plans for welfare schemes.

Rajesh Adani, Pranav Adani call Maha Kumbh a divine experience

IANS | February 21, 2025 5:47 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Group Managing Director Rajesh Adani and Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani described their experience at the Maha Kumbh as divine and hailed the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to organise the mega-religious event.

How foreign funding drove a systematic push to shape 2024 polls seeking alternate results in India

IANS | February 20, 2025 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The debate surrounding foreign influence on elections in India has drawn attention to the role of USAID funding, particularly its link to NGOs and media outlets with alleged ties to political agendas in the country. According to various sources, the funding patterns and its apparent shift during different governmental tenures have raised questions about the external and direct impact on politics in India.