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Ukraine appreciates Biden's announcement of 2.5 billion military aid befor
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday expressed deep appreciation for the United States' steadfast support following President Joe Biden annoucement of USD 2.5 billion military aid for Ukraine before leaving office next month.
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America announces USD 1.25 billion to Ukraine for critical security, defen
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The package includes authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of USD 1.25 billion, to provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs, including missiles for air defence; munitions for rocket systems and artillery
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Net claims of non-residents on India decline USD 19.8 billion during July-
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Net claims of non-residents on India refers to the difference between the assets and liabilities held by non-residents in India. As per reports, it indicates the overall financial position or exposure that entities/individuals outside India have in terms of claims (assets) on the country.
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Israel: Billions allocated to upgrade airports
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The budget is intended for upgrading and expanding Israel's aviation infrastructure, mainly Ben Gurion Airport, but also includes significant investments in Ramon Airport in the Negev and Haifa Airport, as well as for developing land border crossings as a bridge to peace.
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Adani Enterprises to exit Adani Wilmar JV, to raise USD 2 billion
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Adani Enterprises on Monday informed stock exchanges that it will sell 13 per cent of Adani Wilmar to achieve minimum public shareholding requirements and Wilmar International has agreed to acquire 31 per cent held by Adani Enterprises in Adani Wilmar.
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Taiwan: Legislature proposes law against forced organ harvesting
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Taiwanese lawmakers have proposed a bill to tackle forced organ harvesting, a growing crime globally, particularly in China. The bill suggests severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, for those involved. It also includes measures to protect whistle-blowers and pre
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INS Tushil Commanding Officer meets Moroccan military leadership to discus
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Navy warship INS Tushil, Captain Peter Varghese, met Brigadier General Ahmed Kartouf, Commander of Weapons of the Casablanca Area, and senior Moroccan military leadership to discuss issues of mutual interest between India and Morocco during INS Tushil'
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Syria's Jewish Community: USD 10 Billion lost to persecution, confiscation
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A new report detailing the financial losses of Jewish refugees from Syria estimates that the community lost USD 10 billion, driven out of the country by state-sponsored discrimination and persecution.
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Pakistan: Zardari assures JUI-F of early resolution of Madrassa Bill
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pak President Asif Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with a JUI-F delegation led by Allama Rashid Mahmood Soomro, discussing concerns over the Madrassa Bill, law and order in Sindh, and the political situation. Zardari and Bilawal assured JUI-F of resolving the issues relat
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Kazakhstan tops regional investment with USD 15.7 billion in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Kazakhstan has emerged as the leading investment destination in North and Central Asia, attracting USD 15.7 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, according to a recent ESCAP report. This marks an 88 per cent increase year-on-year, with significant contributions from Qatar's USD
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Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz; discusses India-US partne
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The two leaders held discussion on bilateral partnership and current global issues, and Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to working with Waltz.
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Venture capital activity in India hits USD 16.77 billion in 2024, marking
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Consumer discretionary investments followed at USD 2.30 billion, up 32.2 per cent, while the financial sector experienced a marginal dip to USD 2.20 billion. Major deals included KiranaKart Technologies (Zepto) at USD 1.3 billion and Poolside AI SAS at USD 500 million.
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