India’s soft power balances ancient wisdom, modern multi-alignment: Shashi Tharoor at Dr LM Singhvi Memorial Lecture

IANS | March 21, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, delivered the 10th Dr L.M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture on the theme 'India’s Soft Power'. Describing India’s soft power. Dr Tharoor observed that “Soft power projects multi-alignment which is a web of interconnected networks where influence is dispersed and collaboration is key. Multi-alignment allows India to navigate this network world with agility and purpose, engaging in multiple coalitions and platforms that serve different objectives which, in turn, is a reflection of the crucial role India is able to play across the world and that advances universal principles.”

Power a critical component in achieving Viksit Bharat goal by 2047: Manohar Lal

IANS | March 21, 2025 2:06 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Power is a critical component in achieving the goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 and optimal utilisation of generating capacity can be ensured with the availability of adequate transmission system, which is the requirement of a reliable power system, Union Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Manohar Lal, said on Friday.