India’s approach to Africa based on mutually-beneficial ties, unlike ‘extractive’ models: EAM

In this screengrab from a video posted by @DrSJaishankar via X on Feb. 26, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum. | Photo Credit: PTI via X India’s approach towards Africa has been guided by a deep-rooted commitment to build mutually-beneficial partnerships, unlike “extractive” models of engagement, External Affairs Minister … Read more

Mahakumbh: As Prayagraj’s mela attracts millions, religious tourism is set to grow

“I have never seen so many people in my city,” beams Ravikrishna Tiwari. Ravikrishna runs Tiwari and Bros, a travel agency that his grandfather started in Prayagraj (then Allahabad) way back in 1962. Till late 2024, he had 35 people working for him, mostly drivers and cleaners. Spotting the business opportunities that the Mahakumbh offered, … Read more

India’s proposed free trade agreement with the UK | Explained

India has signed 13 free trade agreements (FTAs) and six preferential pacts with its trading partners to promote exports of goods and services, besides ensuring greater market access for the domestic industry. Since 2014, the country has signed three such agreements with Mauritius, the UAE and Australia, and EFTA (European Free Trade Association). India is … Read more

Govt inks pact with Paytm for mentorship, market access, funding opportunities for startups

File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The government has inked an agreement with Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd) under which the company would provide mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to startups, an official statement said on Wednesday (February 26, 2025). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the … Read more

Derek O’ Brien Flags “underutilisation” of funds by MHA 

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Flagging the “underutilisation” of funds by the Union Home Ministry under several heads, Trinamool Congress leader of Rajya Sabha Derek O’ Brien in a letter to chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs Radha Mohan Das Agarwal has sought more clarity on action … Read more

Pakistan intruder shot dead along Punjab border

Border Security Force (BSF) jawans patrol along the India-Pakistan border at Attari, about 35km from Amritsar. Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: PTI A Pakistani intruder was shot dead early Wednesday (February 26, 2025) morning by BSF troops along the international border at Pathankot in Punjab, officials said. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel … Read more

PM Modi pays homage to Savarkar on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to V.D. Savarkar in New Delhi. File phto | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary on Wednesday (February 26, 2025). His invaluable sacrifice, courage and struggle in the independence movement can never be forgotten by the grateful … Read more