MEA Secretary attends Finland's National Day reception, highlights multifaceted relationship

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, attended Finland's National Day reception as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Thursday and highlighted the multifaceted relationship between two nations guided by high-level engagements and covering diverse sectors like trade, investment, digitalisation, sustainability, culture and mobility.

India, Nepal review status of ongoing projects; express satisfaction over completed projects

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India and Nepal held the 11th Lines of Credit Review Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday and reviewed the status of various ongoing projects. The officials of two nations expressed satisfaction at the recently completed projects and discussed ways to further streamline processes towards faster delivery of project.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds 'Inside India's Democracy' roundtable a day after taking over as IDEA Council chair for 2026

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi/Stockholm, Dec 4 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday -- a day after assuming the Chairship of the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 -- held a roundtable discussion on the theme "Inside India’s Democracy" at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) in Stockholm, an official said.

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.

AIFF Super Cup: East Bengal beat Punjab FC 3-1 to reach final

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:33 PM

Fatorda (Goa), Dec 4 (IANS) Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille, and Saul Crespo scored a goal each as East Bengal defeated Punjab FC 3-1 in an exciting first semifinal of the AIFF Super Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday. Daniel Ramirez converted a penalty for the only goal for the Shers from Punjab.

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.

GIFT City crosses 1,000 registered entities signalling market maturity

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) GIFT City is rapidly evolving into one of India’s most vibrant financial and business hubs as it crossed 1,000 registered entities, a report said on Thursday.

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).

Men's Junior World Cup: Confident India ready for Belgium challenge in quarterfinals

IANS | December 4, 2025 8:07 PM

Chennai, Dec 4 (IANS) The Indian junior men's hockey team will face traditional rivals Belgium in the quarterfinals of the prestigious FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 to be played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai, on Friday.