India, African nations hold talks on bolstering trade and investment ties

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday discussed the issue of strengthening India's trade and investment relations with Africa at a meeting with the ministers and ambassadors of African countries on the sidelines of the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon.

Locals in Thrissur shower praise on PM Modi, express support for NDA in Kerala

IANS | March 29, 2026 8:16 PM

Thrissur, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a warm and enthusiastic reception during his roadshow in Kerala's Thrissur, where large crowds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of him. The visit attracted people from across different sections of society, many of whom waited for several hours under the sun, reflecting strong public curiosity and anticipation around the event.

WTO ministerial conference sets course for further discussions ahead

IANS | March 29, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS): Ministers and senior officials attending the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Africa's Cameroon participated in a series of meetings to address key issues on the WTO agenda and to provide political direction for the post-MC14 work ahead, according to a statement issued by the multilateral body.

India-Israel farm ties poised for big leap

IANS | March 29, 2026 7:13 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The India-Israel cooperation in agriculture has received a huge push with the announcement, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jerusalem last month, of setting up more Centres of Excellence as high-tech agricultural hubs and taking these further to the village level to ensure that the use of modern farm techniques percolates directly to the grassroots.