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"Today's action painting the canvas of tomorrow...": India's top diplomat
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ruchira Kamboj highlighted the significance of Akshaya Patra's milestone achievement of serving 4 billion meals. She conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding the foundation's unwavering commitment to eradicating hunger and nourishing humanity. The event, held
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"Unconventional, asymmetric warfare will be part of future conventional wa
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Army Commanders' Conference and reaffirmed the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country.
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Defence sector poised to experience CAGR of 13 per cent from FY23 to FY30:
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to a report by Jefferies, with an estimated domestic defense opportunity ranging between USD 100-120 billion over the next 5-6 years, the sector anticipates a visible 13 per cent industry Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from FY23 to FY30.
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Trump loses USD 1bn in net worth as stock value of his media firm plunges
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In what is being seen as a setback to former US President Donald Trump, who is seeking a fresh term in the White House in the elections later this year, his media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, experienced a massive plunge in its stock value, resulting in a staggering USD 1
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Israel adopting European standards for importation of electrical products
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On Sunday, March 31, 2024, the government approved the proposal of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, to fully open the electrical products market, which is estimated at 10 billion Shekels (USD 2.75 billion) per year, so that all products that comply with European regulati
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India's defence exports touch record Rs 21,083 crore in 2023-24, up 32.5%
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Defence exports have touched a record Rs 21,083 crore (approximately USD 2.63 billion) in the financial year 2023-24, with a growth of 32.5 per cent over the last fiscal when the figure was Rs 15,920 crore, a Ministry of Defence release said.
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Bank of Israel saw USD 8 billion increase in assets in 2023
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Bank of Israel published its financial statements for 2023, reporting that its balance sheet at the end of 2023 was approximately USD 855.4 billion Shekels ($235 billion), an increase of around USD 29.1 billion Shekels (USD 8 billion or 3.5 Per cent more) compared with the balance at the
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Indian business community has collective responsibility to realise Viksit
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
At present, India's gems and jewellery sector contributes about USD 40 billion in exports annually and employs about 5 million individuals.
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Aligning policies, regulations by India and Europe key to mutual growth: C
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Bilateral trade between India and Europe expanded significantly over the last decade, rising to USD 189.27 billion in 2022-23. India's exports to Europe increased to USD 98.27 billion in 2022-23, while imports went up to USD 98.27 billion.
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Reserve assets rose by USD 34.8 bn, net claims of NRI decreased by USD 12.
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to Reserve Bank of India, this dip in net claims is primarily attributed to a substantial surge in Indian residents' overseas financial assets, amounting to USD 40.7 billion, outpacing the increase in foreign-owned assets within India, which stood at USD 28.5 billion.
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China joins probe into terrorist attack that killed its nationals in Pakis
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the report, the incident that occurred on March 26 was the third major attack in little over a week on China-invested infrastructural projects, where Beijing has invested more than USD 65 billion as part of its wider Belt and Road initiative.
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Harvest for humanity: David & Goliath Farms fuels Ramadan feasts with
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], March 28: David and Goliath Farms, an innovator in sustainable and hydroponic agriculture, is proud to announce its substantial contribution to the holy month of Ramadan by donating over 6+ tons of fresh, nutritious vegetables. This bountiful sponsorship was part of a heartfelt
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