Source link Saxophone maestro Igor Butman says cultural collaboration is vital for “starting dialogue” between nations Renowned jazz musician Igor Butman, who recently performed in India with his quintet, has said that India has not only maintained amicable relations with Moscow at political and economic levels but continues to be a significant hub for cross-border […]
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Billionaire shows world’s largest green energy park ‘visible from space’ — RT India
Source link Indian tycoon Gautam Adani shared pictures of his venture in Gujarat that will power over 20 million homes India’s second-richest man, Gautam Adani, who is developing the world’s largest green energy park in the Rann of Kutch desert in the Gujarat state bordering Pakistan, has shared a glimpse of the project that he […]
India’s northernmost village is resident to people who were Pakistani between the wars of 1948 and 1971 — RT India
Source link In a village nestled between India’s two militarized ‘lines of control’, a man armed only with binoculars and cigarettes gives road trippers a quick history in war, shifting borders, and not knowing if your parents are still alive Ghulam Hussain, 71, poses non-stop for tourists from dusk to dawn. He’s asked to pose […]
Who benefits from blaming India for murder plots in the US and Canada? — RT India
Source link Washington’s allegations of New Delhi’s involvement in the assassination attempt against Sikh extremists has become a serious diplomatic issue The governments of the US and India are under tremendous diplomatic pressure after Washington accused New Delhi of orchestrating a plot to murder US-based Khalistan movement leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Designated by the Indian government as […]
India concerned over G7 ban on Russian diamonds – media — RT India
Source link The country’s polishing industry would reportedly be severely impacted as a result India’s diamond traders fear that the looming G7 ban on Russian diamonds will hit the entire industry, and have called for more flexible implementation timelines, the Indian Express reported on Friday. Leaders of the G7 – which consists of Canada, France, […]
Russia-India trade surpasses target set by Putin and Modi — RT India
Source link Economic and strategic engagement with New Delhi is immune from sanctions and global turbulence, Moscow’s ambassador has said The relationship between India and Russia has been flourishing despite a complicated geopolitical environment, underscoring the resilience of seven decades of diplomatic and economic cooperation, officials from both countries have stated at a business conference […]
135 million Indians lifted out of poverty – minister — RT India
Source link The country is maintaining “momentum” as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has lifted 135 million people out of poverty in the past five years and remains the world’s “fastest-growing” major economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the country’s parliament on Thursday. Sitharaman, who featured on Forbes’ ‘World’s […]
Apple looking to India for critical components – FT — RT India
Source link The US firm reportedly wants batteries for its latest iPhone to be made in the South Asian country US tech giant Apple wants India to produce batteries for its latest generation of iPhone as it seeks to diversify its global supply chain and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing, Financial Times reported on Wednesday […]
Modi cannot be ‘intimidated, threatened or forced’ – Putin — RT India
Source link The Russian president praised his Indian counterpart for acting in the interest of his country and people Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot be forced into acting against the national interests of India, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, complimenting his counterpart for standing up for his people despite pressure from global […]
FBI chief to visit India amid murder plot investigation – envoy — RT India
Source link New Delhi is probing an Indian official’s alleged involvement in an assassination attempt on a Sikh activist in the US FBI Director Christopher Wray will be visiting India next week amid an ongoing probe into an alleged Indian hand in the June assassination attempt of a Sikh activist who is a US citizen, […]
India will not ‘demonize’ AI – minister — RT India
Source link The South Asian nation is exploring ways to regulate artificial intelligence while reaping the benefits, officials say India will use artificial intelligence for “real life uses” and not “demonize” the technology, the minister of state for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Global Technology Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday, […]
India mulling wheat imports from Russia – media — RT India
Source link New Delhi is aiming to drive down domestic food prices, the New Indian Express reports The Indian government is considering allowing the delivery of over a million metric tons of wheat from Russia and could cut import duties by almost half, the New Indian Express reported on Tuesday. The reduction of the import […]
Relationship with Moscow ‘saved us at times’ – New Delhi — RT India
Source link The weight of “history” between India and Russia is a defining aspect of their ties, the foreign minister has said The ties between India and Russia that have “accumulated” over a period of 60 years have “saved” New Delhi at times, India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has asserted, two months after he […]
Moscow seeks more trade with Narendra Modi’s home state — RT India
Source link The Russian envoy has held talks with the chief of Gujarat, which contains India’s largest refineries and an upcoming financial hub Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov discussed strengthening cooperation with India’s western state of Gujarat. According to the Russian embassy in New Delhi, during Alipov’s visit to the state capital, Gandhinagar, on […]
Over 50 Indian cough-syrup makers fail quality test – report — RT India
Source link New Delhi has ordered testing of medicines destined for export after link to a spate of child deaths in Central Asia and Africa More than 50 cough syrup manufacturers in India have failed quality tests that were made mandatory by the government due to concern over the quality of medicines the country exports. […]