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Ukraine: Russia ‘expels’ 6 British diplomats as tensions mount over missiles

September 13, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid Track II diplomatic efforts for a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, who have been fighting an inconclusive war since February 2022, Moscow on Friday announced the expulsion of six British diplomats from the country, accusing them of engaging in espionage and sabotage work, the media reported. However, the British […]

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Roving Periscope: Biden’s final push to ‘re-energize’ Quad on Sept 21

September 13, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: To dispel the impression that his four-year presidency weakened the progress of ‘Asian NATO,’ aimed at containing China’s expansionist ambitions, outgoing US President Joe Biden is giving a final push to ‘re-energize’ the four-democracy organization, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), on September 21. He will host the final Quad Summit of […]

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The Adani Group has no involvement in any Swiss court proceedings

September 12, 2024 Vinayak Barot

Adani Group spokesperson said, “We unequivocally reject and deny the baseless allegations presented. The Adani Group has no involvement in any Swiss court proceedings, nor have any of our company accounts been subject to sequestration by any authority. Furthermore, even in the alleged order, the Swiss court has neither mentioned our group companies, nor have we […]

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Roving Periscope: Are Jaishankar and Doval preparing the ground for the Russia-Ukraine peace meet?

September 12, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia and Ukraine in July and August, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, currently visiting various capitals, seem to be preparing the ground for a potential Russia-Ukraine peace meeting in India. Without sharing details, the Ministry of External Affairs in […]

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Economy: India to drive a fifth of global growth in the next decade, says Kant

September 12, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India is set to drive around 20 percent of the global economic growth in the next decade as it relentlessly marches to become the world’s third-largest economy, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Thursday. Addressing the All-India Management Association (AIMA) convention in the national capital, he said the South Asian country […]

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Technology: PM Modi promotes ‘silicon diplomacy’ for semiconductor revolution

September 11, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the goal to grow India’s electronics sector, currently valued at more than USD 150 billion, to make it worth USD 500 billion, with the potential to create six million jobs by 2030. “The world is now moving forward from an era of oil diplomacy […]

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Adani Ports & SEZ to develop multipurpose berth at Gujarat’s Kandla Port

September 11, 2024 Vinayak Barot

Ahmedabad, 11 September 2024: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer-cum-operator, has signed a concession agreement with DPA to develop Berth No. 13 at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat. APSEZ has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal Limited (DPACCCTL), that will carry out operations at the […]

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Roving Periscope: Kamala may trump Trump to become the first woman US President

September 11, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: After an assassination attempt on him in July, that left him with a bandaged right ear, the Time magazine aptly described Donald Trump as the “Man of the Ear.” His popularity suddenly soared and the incumbent Joe Biden lost his second shot at the White House to his deputy Kamala Harris […]

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Social media “scourge”: Australia to legally ban users under 16 years of age

September 10, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Although analysts are doubting its technological feasibility, Australia is considering introducing legislation this year to ban access to social media outlets by users under 16 years of age. Even the Opposition will support it, the media reported on Tuesday. The minimum age for children to log into social media sites including […]

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Adani Airports launches ‘aviio’ to provide real-time data on passenger, baggage flow

September 10, 2024 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi, Sep 10, Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, the Adani group firm that operates seven airports in the country, has launched ‘aviio’ digital platform that will provide real-time data on passenger movement, baggage flow, wait time at gates and bags on belt. Aviio aspires to bring the aviation community together to collaborate and serve passengers […]