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NPCI's International Arm Plans To Expand UPI To 4-6 New Countries In 2025
5 days, 3 hours ago

NPCI's International Arm Plans To Expand UPI To 4-6 New Countries In 2025

ABP News  

NPCI International Payments, the entity tasked with expanding NPCI’s homegrown payment products globally, is working to extend the reach of the Unified Payments Interface to four to six additional countries in 2025, up from the current seven, according to Ritesh Shukla, CEO of NIPL. NIPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, aims to launch UPI in …

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India on climate crisis at UN court: Developing nations suffer most
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India on climate crisis at UN court: Developing nations suffer most

India Today  

India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice on Thursday, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed to honour climate-finance promises and are now demanding that developing countries restrict their resource use. Making submissions on behalf of India, Luther M Rangreji, joint secretary in the Ministry of External …

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Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Plastic treaty talks fail over disagreement on production cuts

The Hindu  

Delegates from nearly 170 countries who gathered in Busan, South Korea, failed to agree on a framework agreement to eliminate plastic pollution, despite a week of negotiations. “We share the unhappiness we feel in this room with the limited amount of progress that we were able to make,” said Hugo Schally, who spoke on behalf of the European Union at …

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‘Betrayed’: India leads revolt at COP
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Betrayed’: India leads revolt at COP

Hindustan Times  

The COP29 climate talks ended in unprecedented acrimony early on Sunday as India led a fierce pushback against what it called a “stage-managed” climate finance deal, moments after the Azerbaijan Presidency hastily gavelled through a contentious proposal amid celebrations, with UN and COP29 Presidency officials embracing. The hastily adopted text sets a climate finance goal of “at least $300 billion …

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India must seize the opportunities in Latin America
1 month ago

India must seize the opportunities in Latin America

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Rio de Janeiro earlier this week for the G20 Summit hosted by Brazil, the current president of this group. As the global workplace becomes more integrated, there is an opportunity for India to leverage its strengths to provide digital services for the region Taken together, these engagements are a sign of India’s deepening commitment …

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'Now that disengagement is complete, focus should be on de-escalation': Jaishankar on India-China ties
1 month, 1 week ago

'Now that disengagement is complete, focus should be on de-escalation': Jaishankar on India-China ties

Firstpost  

EAM Jaishankar also asserted that after the disengagement process, it is only “reasonable” to expect that ties between the two countries have improved a little External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that after the completion of the disengagement process along the LAC, India and China should now focus on de-escalation in the region. Jaishankar also asserted that after …

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Ancient civilizations can seek modernization together
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ancient civilizations can seek modernization together

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Recently China and India have reached resolutions on issues concerning the border areas through diplomatic and military channels, which is a good sign for both nations and the region. Positive relations between India and China are particularly significant for the Global South, as the countries play pivotal roles in shaping the future global order. The growing cooperation …

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India's Brics Bid: Shaping the Future of Global Governance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India's Brics Bid: Shaping the Future of Global Governance

Hindustan Times  

India's participation in the 16th Brics summit underscores the country's growing role on the global stage. The summit focused on strengthening multilateralism and amplifying the voices and interests of the Global South, with India playing a pivotal role in this regard. The country's candidacy to host COP33 in 2028 was also welcomed, highlighting its commitment to multilateralism and leadership in …

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Vietnamese PM’s India visit: How civilisational roots, geopolitical interests cement New Delhi-Hanoi ties
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vietnamese PM’s India visit: How civilisational roots, geopolitical interests cement New Delhi-Hanoi ties

Firstpost  

Investments and cooperation in electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and digital economy may take prominence during Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to India Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh is currently on his three-day visit to India—on the agenda seems to be a deepening of ties in defence and economy—with both countries committedly enhancing their ties, which were elevated to …

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India, Bangladesh announce new train and bus services between countries
6 months ago

India, Bangladesh announce new train and bus services between countries

India Today  

India and Bangladesh on Saturday announced a new train service between Rajshahi and Kolkata and a new bus service between Chittagong and Kolkata. The announcement came following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. Hasina arrived here on Friday, becoming the first foreign leader to make a bilateral incoming visit …

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PM Modi to leave for Italy tomorrow for G7 Summit; will hold bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Meloni
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi to leave for Italy tomorrow for G7 Summit; will hold bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart Meloni

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave for Italy on Thursday) to participate in the 50th G7 Summit, scheduled on June 13 and 14. Addressing a special briefing on PM Modi's upcoming visit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, "At the invitation of Prime Minister of Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Apulia, Italy …

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RBI brings back 100 tonnes of India's gold held in UK, more to follow: How domestic gold reserves shows a robust. confident economy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI brings back 100 tonnes of India's gold held in UK, more to follow: How domestic gold reserves shows a robust. confident economy

Op India  

In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India has brought back 100 tonnes of gold to its domestic vaults for the first time since early 1991. RBI bringing back chunks from its gold reserves in the Bank of England reflects India’s economic strength and confidence. In response to the devastating economic situation, the Chandra Shekhar government decided to pledge …

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Rich vs developing feud at climate financing talks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rich vs developing feud at climate financing talks

Hindustan Times  

Major differences are emerging again between rich and developing countries on who should contribute to the new quantified goal on climate finance, according to the Third World Network, an independent non-profit that is tracking the negotiations at Cartagena in Columbia. The primary agenda of the annual UN climate meeting to be held in Baku in Azerbaijan in November would be …

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India Rejects USCIRF Accusations, Denounces Interference
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India Rejects USCIRF Accusations, Denounces Interference

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday accused the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom of trying to interfere in the Indian electoral process and claimed that the US’ efforts “will never succeed”. Their efforts to interfere in the largest electoral exercise of the world will never succeed.” On Wednesday, the USCIRF in its report had named India among the 17 …

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Diplomacy with a defence angle
8 months, 1 week ago

Diplomacy with a defence angle

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi’s move to appoint defence attachés in several foreign missions is of a piece with India’s rising economic clout and its self-perception as a leader of the Global South. A third factor that provides context to the decision is India’s focus on self-reliance in defence production, which is focussed not only on restricting imports but also on exporting Indian …

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Jaishankar hits out at Nehru for downplaying India's stature: 'Nehru used to say India second, China first'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar hits out at Nehru for downplaying India's stature: 'Nehru used to say India second, China first'

India TV News  

Ahmedabad: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and claimed that past mistakes were responsible for the problems such as Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and occupation of some parts of the Indian territory by China. Referring to India's stand when it was offered a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, he claimed there was a time when …

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Watch | Trade diplomacy | What’s the status of India’s Free Trade Agreements?
9 months, 1 week ago

Watch | Trade diplomacy | What’s the status of India’s Free Trade Agreements?

The Hindu  

March 15, 2024 08:53 pm | Updated 09:18 pm IST As India signs a Free Trade Agreement with 4 European Nations, is there hope for other negotiations- from the UK and EU to Oman, Gulf and Eurasian countries? Let’s start with this week’s developments, and a flurry of activities around India’s Free Trade Agreement negotiations just ahead of elections being …

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India is consensus builder at WTO, but certain nations are breaking that on certain issues, says Goyal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India is consensus builder at WTO, but certain nations are breaking that on certain issues, says Goyal

The Hindu  

India is a consensus builder in the World Trade Organisation by playing a key role in the process, but some countries are breaking that, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on February 28. It is proved that India, in fact, is a consensus builder and we are playing a key role in making consensus.and certain countries are breaking that …

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WTO MC13: What’s on the agenda for India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

WTO MC13: What’s on the agenda for India

The Hindu  

February 26, 2024 04:13 am | Updated 10:43 am IST - New Delhi India will strongly oppose a China-led proposal for an investment facilitation pact besides pressing for finding a permanent solution to public stock holding of grains for food security and protection of the interests of fishermen at the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting. Here are some of the key …

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India making waves as WTO tries to net fishing deal
10 months ago

India making waves as WTO tries to net fishing deal

The Hindu  

A new global agreement on tackling fisheries subsidies that lead to overcapacity and overfishing could be sealed when the World Trade Organization holds its ministerial conference next week. "India says they are a victim of overfishing by subsidised large foreign vessels — eg China — fishing in and around their waters. "Recent research by two prominent Indian economists demonstrates with …

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New Zealand-India Education Connect prog held to strengthen cooperation & innovation between both countries
10 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand-India Education Connect prog held to strengthen cooperation & innovation between both countries

Hindustan Times  

The Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao hosted the New Zealand-India Education Connect program from February 8, 2024, that focused on generating bilateral dialogue on research between New Zealand and India while fostering innovation, culture exchange, and cooperation in the context of international education. The New Zealand-India Education Connect program was hosted by the Education New Zealand Manapou ki …

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Private hospitals on foreign forays may get a helping hand
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Private hospitals on foreign forays may get a helping hand

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The central government is considering tapping private Indian healthcare majors to develop and operate hospitals and healthcare facilities in foreign countries, particularly in Africa, two people aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity. Such efforts in strategically important developing countries have been a key part of India’s diplomacy, and the current proposal to involve …

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India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Whether India will withdraw its troops from the Maldives by March 15 as required by the island country's government may be a matter of dignity for India. The Maldives' foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that officials from both countries met in New Delhi and agreed that India would begin withdrawing troops from the Maldives on March 10 …

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India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

India was among around 10 countries which attended on Monday a conclave in Kabul organised by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation, according to the Afghan media.The Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting was addressed by the Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.India has not yet recognised the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the …

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