EBlast Archive

Jaishankar, Iowa Governor Discuss Modi-Led US Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday met Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen India-US economic cooperation. In a post on X, the minister wrote, “Met Governor Iowa Kim Reynolds in New Delhi today. Discuss...

Modi Casts First Vote In Vice President Polls

New Delhi witnessed a crucial political moment on Tuesday as Members of Parliament began voting to elect the country’s next Vice President. The contest, sparked by Jagdeep Dhankhar’s unexpected resignation on July 21 due to health reasons, has brough...

‘Op Sindoor’ Success Boosted by Satellites: ISRO Chief

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan announced on Tuesday that every satellite deployed during Operation Sindoor performed seamlessly, meeting all operational requirements. Speaking at a public gathering, Narayanan praised ...

Jaishankar Urges BRICS To Review Trade Flows

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday emphasized that BRICS nations must evaluate trade flows within the grouping to address imbalances and set an example for sustainable global trade. He made the remarks while representing Prime Minister...

President Murmu Urges India To Harness Trade Challenges

President Droupadi Murmu has urged India to view the hurdles of global trade not as setbacks but as stepping stones toward greater opportunity. Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) on Septem...

India to Finalize FTA Terms with Qatar in October

India is preparing to take a major step in its trade diplomacy by finalizing the terms of reference for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Qatar in the first week of October. According to a senior government official, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is...

India’s Coal Output Sees August Surge Despite Monsoon

India recorded a notable 8% month-on-month rise in coal production during August, even as the monsoon season posed operational challenges and typically subdued demand. Yet, when looking at the broader period from April to August, output slipped sligh...

How Tariffs May Hit India’s Growth: CEA Explains

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V AnantSet featured imageha Nageswaran has cautioned that the United States’ recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods could dampen the country’s growth prospects. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, he said the higher...