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‘India bigger threat than China on climate change’

Michael Bloomberg, the aspirant for the Democratic Party nomination for president, has said that India as a big problem for climate change than China and drew immediate media criticism

US trade deficit with India sign of strength, Trump doesn't understand this: NYU economist

US President Donald Trump's worry about trade deficits with countries like India "does not make much sense" and he should instead see it as a sign of American strength, a top economist from the New York University's Stern School of Business told IANS in New York

India's growing wine industry: Promoting healthy drinking and a job provider

It is not surprising anymore to visit a restaurant in Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore and find table after table ordering a glass or a bottle of wine with food. Go to a department store or a wine shop and you find even women shopping for wines

A larger crude oil supply deal likely during Trump visit

India and the US may seal a larger crude oil supply deal during the visit of President Donald Trump later this month with diplomatic sources indicating that American oil companies are coming with offers that would make it attractive for indian companies to increase oil imports from US despite the longer distance and higher freight

India to buy 24 naval choppers from US worth $2.6 bn

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the purchase of 24 American helicopters for the Indian Navy

Trump-Modi roadshow named 'Unity in Diversity'

The theme of Donald Trump-Narendra Modi roadshow has been named 'Unity in Diversity', which will depict the cultural diversity of India

No high-rise buildings along sea, says Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the authorities concerned not to build high-rise establishments along the sea in Cox’s Bazar.
 

Trump and Melania to get a glimpse into India's diverse culture and heritage at Ahmedabad

The public reception for US President Donald Trump in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat will include an exhibition of Mahatma Gandhi's life and 28 snippets from India's rich and diverse culture in a manner "unparalleled" in history.

'Gold standard' Indo-US trade deal not essential for Trump visit success: Experts

If US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can announce even a limited scope trade agreement from the big stage during Trump's India visit later this month, it would count as a victory although businesses may be left "scratching their heads", US-India strategic experts previewing the upcoming visit are saying

Bangladesh welcomes Nepal’s proposal to use Saidpur Airport

Nepal has proposed Bangladesh to use Saidpur Airport as part of strengthening connectivity between the two countries.

India-Bangladesh tourism festival in Agartala

The first two-day India-Bangladesh tourism festival would be held in Agartala on Thursday.

Indian Army set for new chapter with bigger role for women officers

After the Supreme Court ordered the Indian Army to grant permanent commission to women officers within three months, a new chapter in the Indian Army will start with the women officers looking for a bigger role to play. All women officers serving in the force from now on would be considered for permanent commission.

Haj process in India has become fully digital, says minister

With the 100 percent implementation of digital/online Haj process in India, the Indian Muslims' dream of 'Ease of Doing Haj' has been fulfilled, said  Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. In tune with the reforms taken by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only has the entire Haj pilgrimage process become digital and transparent but also more affordable, he said at a programme of 'training the trainers' for Haj 2020 at the Haj House in Mumbai. 

India will have theatre commands by 2022

India will have two to five theatre commands by 2022, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Monday.

Bangladesh gets $42m ADB grant for transport connectivity

In a bid to help Bangladesh improve its transport connectivity and promote multimodal transport The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $42 million in project readiness financing (PRF), BSS reported.