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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended his congratulations to Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel on the occasion of Portugal’s National Day, expressing a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Portugal.Jaishankar shared this message on X (formerly Twitter), emphasising ongoing efforts to enhance the partnership and engagements with the European
The bank warned that without a swift course correction, the harm to living standards could be ‘deep’.
Food has become a scarce commodity for the people of PakistanOver the past 15 years, World Bank data has revealed a dramatic divergence in the trajectories of India and Pakistan regarding poverty reduction and economic priorities. The comparison, especially since 2010, highlights not only a difference in outcomes but also in the underlying policy choices and governance models of the two South
Hossein Selahvarzi, former head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, has issued a strong warning against a proposed bill to establish a “National Migration Organization,” claiming it would worsen Iran’s economic, social, and security challenges.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has signalled a pragmatic and phased strategy for ongoing India-US bilateral trade negotiations, emphasising the importance of securing immediate gains—what he terms "low-hanging fruit"—before tackling more complex and contentious issues.This approach is designed to accelerate tangible benefits for both economies by focusing initially on sectors where
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal commenced his official two-day visit to Switzerland on Monday, June 9, 2025, marking the start of a broader diplomatic tour that also includes Sweden. Goyal began his Switzerland engagement with a high-level interaction over lunch with CEOs of select Swiss companies and prospective investors in India.During these discussions, he highlighted the
India is set to witness the emergence of its own "Big Four" accounting and consultancy giants, as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the government’s ambitious plan to build large, homegrown firms capable of competing with global leaders like Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young (EY), and KPMG.Speaking in Bern, Switzerland, Goyal expressed confidence that Indian firms will soon
Amid escalating tensions with the United States over the protracted Ukraine conflict, Russia is recalibrating its Asia strategy, placing India at the center of its diplomatic and defence outreach. This shift is driven by Moscow’s need to counter growing Western influence and to compensate for its increasing isolation on the global stage.President Vladimir Putin’s administration is intensifying
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, marks a significant diplomatic development amid a period of strained bilateral relations. This move comes after months of speculation and political tension following the 2023 assassination of a Khalistani separatist in British Columbia, an incident that led to
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has embarked on a significant week-long visit to France, the European Union, and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, in a move designed to further bolster India’s strategic ties with its key partners in Europe.The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to deepening cooperation across a range of sectors, including defence, trade, technology, and