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India’s Savitri Jindal topples China’s Yang Huiyan as richest woman in AsiaIndia’s Savitri Jindal topples China’s Yang Huiyan as richest woman in Asia

India’s Savitri Jindal topples China’s Yang Huiyan as richest woman in Asia

<p> <strong>Savitri Jindal of India has unseated China’s Yang Huiyan as Asia’s richest woman. Huiyan’s fortune eroded due to the…

3 years ago
From India to Sumeria, does lipstick have a colourful ancient past?From India to Sumeria, does lipstick have a colourful ancient past?

From India to Sumeria, does lipstick have a colourful ancient past?

<p> <strong>July 29 is the National Lipstick Day which is observed to celebrate this popular cosmetic item which is generally…

3 years ago
Is India muscling its Strategic Autonomy by engaging both the East and the West?Is India muscling its Strategic Autonomy by engaging both the East and the West?

Is India muscling its Strategic Autonomy by engaging both the East and the West?

<p> As India rises and its global footprint increases, its foreign policy has to keep pace. There is international acceptance…

3 years ago
Interview: After the Ukraine conflict, will Armenia step up partnership with India in weapons, trade and investments?Interview: After the Ukraine conflict, will Armenia step up partnership with India in weapons, trade and investments?

Interview: After the Ukraine conflict, will Armenia step up partnership with India in weapons, trade and investments?

<p> <strong>Dr. Mher Sahakyan is Director, China-Eurasia Council for Political and Strategic Research, Armenia. He was previously an AsiaGlobal Fellow, Asia…

3 years ago
India provides $14.27 billion worth of development aid to neighbouring countriesIndia provides $14.27 billion worth of development aid to neighbouring countries

India provides $14.27 billion worth of development aid to neighbouring countries

<p> <strong>Under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, India has extended a total of 37 Lines of Credit worth USD 14.27 billion…

3 years ago
WATCH: Last ball cliff-hanger that won the ODI for India against West IndiesWATCH: Last ball cliff-hanger that won the ODI for India against West Indies

WATCH: Last ball cliff-hanger that won the ODI for India against West Indies

<p> It was a touch and go affair for India in the first ODI against the West Indies in Port…

3 years ago
India adds three new cultural sites to World Heritage list in a reflection of its soft powerIndia adds three new cultural sites to World Heritage list in a reflection of its soft power

India adds three new cultural sites to World Heritage list in a reflection of its soft power

<p> <strong>By adding three cultural sites to the tentative list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)…

3 years ago
Enforcement Directorate arrests Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee after Rs 20 crore seized from his close aideEnforcement Directorate arrests Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee after Rs 20 crore seized from his close aide

Enforcement Directorate arrests Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee after Rs 20 crore seized from his close aide

<p> The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in the investigation into the alleged corruption in…

3 years ago
In 34 months and braving Covid pandemic, Burhanpur in MP becomes first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ district in IndiaIn 34 months and braving Covid pandemic, Burhanpur in MP becomes first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ district in India

In 34 months and braving Covid pandemic, Burhanpur in MP becomes first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ district in India

<p> <strong>Burhanpur, also known as the 'Darwaza of Dakhin' in Madhya Pradesh, has become the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified…

3 years ago
Israeli experts visit India, meet local farmers to boost partnership in agricultureIsraeli experts visit India, meet local farmers to boost partnership in agriculture

Israeli experts visit India, meet local farmers to boost partnership in agriculture

<p> <strong>Deepening Israel-India strategic partnership in agriculture and marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, two Israeli…

3 years ago
Eight cheetahs to arrive in India from Namibia by AugustEight cheetahs to arrive in India from Namibia by August

Eight cheetahs to arrive in India from Namibia by August

<p> <strong>Finally, the cheetahs, the fastest land animal which can run up to a speed of 113 km per hour,…

3 years ago
India and UK agree to recognise each other’s school, college degreesIndia and UK agree to recognise each other’s school, college degrees

India and UK agree to recognise each other’s school, college degrees

<p> India and the UK on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) officially recognising each other’s school and college…

3 years ago
What you need to know about India’s 10 International Blue Flag beachesWhat you need to know about India’s 10 International Blue Flag beaches

What you need to know about India’s 10 International Blue Flag beaches

<p> <strong>A total of 10 beaches in India have been conferred with internationally recognized Blue Flag Certification.</strong></p> <p> These beaches…

3 years ago
India refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another countryIndia refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another country

India refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another country

<p> <strong>India on Wednesday refuted "baseless and purely speculative" media reports about efforts at a political level from New Delhi…

3 years ago
India provides inflatable boats as monsoons wreak havoc across NepalIndia provides inflatable boats as monsoons wreak havoc across Nepal

India provides inflatable boats as monsoons wreak havoc across Nepal

<p> India handed over disaster relief materials to Nepal on Friday, as part of its commitment to support the neighbouring…

3 years ago

I2U2 Leaders’ Summit: Stage set for a $2 billion agri-parks project in India to tackle food crisis

<p> <strong>Tackling the global food security crisis and working together to advance clean energy is expected to be at the…

3 years ago

Why I2-U2 Must Focus on the Future and not the past

<p> <strong>By N. Janardhan and Gedaliah Afterman</strong></p> <p> US President Joe Biden’s visit to West Asia this week is expected to…

3 years ago

World’s 10th person with rarest blood group found in Gujarat

<p> <strong>The world’s 10th person with the rarest blood group has been found in India. This is the first time…

3 years ago

PM Modi to attend first India-Israel-UAE-USA leaders’ summit

<p> <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating in the first Leaders' Summit of the new I2U2 grouping of India,…

3 years ago

India to surpass China as world’s most populous country in 2023, says UN report

<p> India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country in 2023, according to a report released…

3 years ago

India and France march ahead to produce a new generation of helicopter engines under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

<p> <strong>French aviation major Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed an agreement on Friday to create a new joint…

3 years ago