India retains 3rd position in RE investment attractiveness index

SynopsisIndia remained at the third position in the 58th edition of EY’s ‘Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index’ (RECAI), which ranks the world’s top 40 markets (nations) on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities, an EY statement said.ReutersAccording to the report, the US, mainland China and India continue to retain the top…Continue Reading

India voices serious concern over increasing spread of terrorism in Africa at UN

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now   For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS   | Published: Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 23:40 [IST] United Nations, Oct 12: India on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the increasing spread of terrorism in Africa, saying these terrorist forces and groups are receiving encouragement from member-states which seek to divide communities by…Continue Reading

India recommends homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 2 and above

A woman stands with her children as she waits to receive a dose of COVAXIN coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech, during a vaccination drive organised by SEEDS, an NGO which normally specialise in providing relief after floods and other natural disasters, at an under-construction flyover in New Delhi, India, August 31, 2021.…Continue Reading

India gets third set of Swiss bank details; mostly businessmen, NRIs

The Indian government has received the third set of Swiss bank account information from Switzerland. This was done, as part of an annual exercise, under which the European nation shared details of nearly 33 lakh financial accounts with 96 nations. On the condition of anonymity, officials revealed that the details relate mostly to businessmen, including…Continue Reading

Air India privatisation reflects government resolve to bite reform bullet: Confederation of Indian Industry

‘This impetus was much required as government is lagging in its disinvestment plans’ The Confederation of Indian Industry on Monday said privatisation of national carrier Air India sends out a clear message to the markets and global investors that the Centre has the political will to bite the reform bullet. The chamber said the time…Continue Reading

India agrees to USD 200 million Line of Credit to support development projects in Kyrgyzstan

India on Monday agreed to a USD 200 million Line of Credit support for development projects in Kyrgyzstan, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “cordial and constructive” talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart Ruslan Kazakbaev on a wide range of bilateral and global issues, including Afghanistan. Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday as part of his…Continue Reading

India, China Militaries Hold Talks To Resolve Eastern Ladakh Border Dispute

India and China on Sunday held the 13th round of Corps Commander talks at Moldo, on the Chinese side, for eight hours to resolve their border dispute in eastern Ladakh.Both the countries discussed Phase 3 of disengagement and also overall de-escalation along Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.Deliberations took place over remaining friction areas…Continue Reading

Mission Make in India: Thales sources €500 million worth of components locally

French aerospace and tech giant Thales has completed €500 million worth of local sourcing from India and intends to grow it further to over €1 billion over the next five years, according to Patrice Caine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thales Group.“We look at India as a top country; not just as a market but…Continue Reading