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EAM Jaishankar, counterpart from Bahrain review progress in bilateral ties

IANS | November 3, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Bahrain counterpart, Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani co-chaired the 5th India-Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral ties, focusing on trade, security, defence, health, culture, people to people ties and also discussed opportunities in space, fintech and cyber sectors.

India committed to conserve biodiversity, foster harmony between people and nature: Govt

IANS | November 3, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India is committed to conserving biodiversity and creating harmony between people and nature, said the government on the International Day for Biosphere Reserves on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi busy in fishing, though all the 'fish' have already slipped out of his hands: Shahnawaz Hussain

IANS | November 3, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi was seen fishing in a pond in Begusarai, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday took a sharp dig at him, calling it another episode in Gandhi’s “reel drama.” Hussain further said that he is busy fishing, though all the fish have already slipped out of his hands. There’s nothing left for him to catch—neither fish nor votes.

India rapidly progressing in AI, digital infra sectors to become a developed nation: Experts

IANS | November 3, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India is rapidly progressing towards becoming a developed nation by taking leadership in developing Artificial Intelligence technologies and enhancing digital public infrastructure, said experts on Monday.

GST revenue growth reflects economic resilience, strong festive consumption: Govt data

IANS | November 3, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The yearly Goods and Services Tax (GST) growth -- from October 2024 to October 2025 -- has been captured at 7.8 per cent, rising from Rs 9,65,138 crore in October 2024 to Rs 10,40,055 crore in October 2025, official data showed on Monday.

Meeting held to further strengthen India's cooperation with League of Arab States

IANS | November 3, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), chaired a consultation meeting with Arab Ambassadors in New Delhi on Monday, discussing efforts to further strengthen cooperation between the two sides.

Aluminium industry urges govt to slap 15 pc customs duty to check surge in imports

IANS | November 3, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Aluminium Association of India (AAI), in a detailed representation to the Ministry of Mines, has called for a flat 15 per cent basic customs duty on aluminium products as the industry is facing a challenge from the surge in imports from surplus nations driven by global tariff and non-tariff protectionist measures.

Aspire to enhance greater connectivity between India and our broader region: Bahrain FM

IANS | November 3, 2025 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on Monday expressed his nation's commitment to deepen cooperation with India, stating that he is looking forward to holding discussions that yield tangible outcomes with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during his ongoing India visit.

Adani’s Ambuja Cements Q2 net profit soars 364 pc, revenue rises 21 pc

IANS | November 3, 2025 2:09 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Monday reported strong results for the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2 FY26), with consolidated net profit (PAT) soaring 364 pc year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,302.3 crore, compared to Rs 496.5 crore in the year-ago period (Q2 FY25).

India, Bahrain share centuries-old friendship, committed to peace, prosperity: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | November 3, 2025 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Highlighting the enduring partnership between India and Bahrain, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday addressed the 5th India–Bahrain High Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi alongside Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, stating that the two nations are bound by a centuries-old friendship rooted in trade linkages and strong people-to-people ties.

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EAM Jaishankar, counterpart from Bahrain review progress in bilateral ties

India committed to conserve biodiversity, foster harmony between people and nature: Govt

Rahul Gandhi busy in fishing, though all the 'fish' have already slipped out of his hands: Shahnawaz Hussain

India rapidly progressing in AI, digital infra sectors to become a developed nation: Experts

GST revenue growth reflects economic resilience, strong festive consumption: Govt data

Meeting held to further strengthen India's cooperation with League of Arab States

Aluminium industry urges govt to slap 15 pc customs duty to check surge in imports

Aspire to enhance greater connectivity between India and our broader region: Bahrain FM

Adani’s Ambuja Cements Q2 net profit soars 364 pc, revenue rises 21 pc

India, Bahrain share centuries-old friendship, committed to peace, prosperity: EAM Jaishankar

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