Sitharaman meets Finnish Parliamentary delegation
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday interacted with the members of the Finnish Parliamentary delegation from the Commerce Committee. The delegation was led by Sakari Puisto, MP, and Chairman of Commerce Committee. Show Full Article The Finance Ministry said in a post on X that […] Key Points
ThePrintChartered flight, dinner for 150 — Davos outing cost Maharashtra Rs 32 crore, 50% spent on pavilion
Cost incurred on Maharashtra delegation to Davos for WEF conference went from Rs 63.28 lakh in 2015 to Rs 32.31 crore this year. Key Points
ThePrintOn India visit, US Congressmen seek private meeting with Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is likely to meet Indian-American lawmakers visiting Delhi for Independence Day celebrations. The US delegation, a guest of Prime Minister Modi, is coordinating meetings through the Ministry of External Affairs. Key Points
India TodayUK to send 'largest-ever' delegation to Bengal's marquee business summit
I am looking forward to leading the UK's largest ever delegation to the Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata... I hope the summit will help British businesses to expand here and that companies from Bengal can enhance their footprint in the UK, Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said. Key Points
Economic TimesHigh-level USFDA delegation visits Divi's Labs manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad
India Business News: A delegation from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), led by Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf, visited the manufacturing facilities of Indian ph Key Points
Times Of India
Indian apex exporters body sign MoU with Business Russia to promote trade & FDI
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked during a visit of a 50-member delegation of the agro and food processing sector to Moscow. The delegation is exploring opportunities in diverse business ventures such as ready-to-eat meals, fish meal, animal feed, soyabean apart from conventional products,” said N K Kagliwal, Board Member of FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations). Key Points
Economic TimesUS ‘perplexed’ by Benjamin Netanyahu's cancellation of Israeli delegation's US visit
White House perplexed over Israeli PM's decision to call off delegation trip to US, despite perceived shift in US policy. Biden admin clarifies no change in approach. Key Points
mintGuneet Monga attends Cannes red carpet in golden sari, thanks Indian delegation
Guneet Monga attended the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in a golden sari. The producer took to her Instagram to express her gratitude in the caption. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesMPs from opposition alliance INDIA to visit Manipur from today
A delegation of 21 MPs from various political parties will visit Manipur to assess the current state of affairs in the ethnically-charged state. The delegation plans to make recommendations to the government and Parliament to resolve Manipur's issues, based on what they observe. Key Points
Economic TimesVisit to relief camps, meeting with Governor: Team INDIA’s Manipur agenda
A delegation of 20 INDIA bloc MPs will on Saturday visit Manipur for two days to assess the ground situation and make recommendations to the government and Parliament for resolving the violence-hit state's problems. They will meet with Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, visit affected areas, and prepare a report for discussion in Parliament. Key Points
India Today
Gujarat Chief Minister meets Singapore Minister for trade and industry ahead of VGGIS2024
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel along with a high level delegation met Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong on Friday. The delegation had reached Singapore after completing its tour of Japan. Key Points
Economic TimesPro-talks ULFA faction likely to ink peace pact with Centre and Assam Government on Friday
New Delhi [India], December 28 (ANI): The United Liberation Front of Asom’s (ULFA) pro-talks faction is likely to sign a peace agreement with the Centre and the Assam government on Friday. A 30-member delegation of the ULFA’s pro-talks faction arrived in Delhi on Tuesday, ahead of expected talks for a peace agreement. The delegation includes […] Key Points
ThePrintAfter Mahua Moitra's dig, Union minister alleges TMC ‘tamasha’ over protest
Union minister explained how TMC leaders alleged to swap between decisions over meeting. She added Mahua Moitra wanted to meet independtly without delegation. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn Opposition’s visit to Manipur, Anurag Thakur’s challenge and a request
As 21 MPs from the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A visited Manipur to assess ethnic violence, Aurag Thakur challenges it to speak against incidents in West Bengal and Rajasthan. Key Points
mintUK parliamentary delegation to discuss trade, research ties in India
The cross-party delegation, being led by Indian-origin House of Lords peer Baroness Sandy Verma, are scheduled to hold meetings with senior ministers and business leaders with the backing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The discussions come against the backdrop of the eighth round of negotiations between officials on both sides towards a free trade agreement (FTA). Key Points
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Karnataka Assembly Elections: BJP urges EC to file criminal case against Mallikarjun Kharge for 'poisonous
The BJP has asked the Election Commission to register a criminal case against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and prohibit him from campaigning in the Karnataka assembly elections. At a previous rally, Kharge had made remarks likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a poisonous snake. The BJP delegation argued that such comments were part of the Congress' hate politics, and demanded the charge of defamation and deliberate insult. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael ‘boycotts’ truce talks over hostage list
Hamas delegation in Cairo. Israel boycotted Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIndia-U.S. ties key for democracy, strong world economy and to outcompete China: Schumer
Senator Chuck Schumer said close India-U.S. ties would also be key to responding to China's authoritarianism Key Points
The HinduFor Biden's G20 stay, 400 rooms booked. Delhi hotels prep for Xi, other leaders
US President Joe Biden will stay in ITC Maurya Sheraton while the Taj Palace will host Chinese President Xi Jinping. Altogether, 31 hotels in Delhi-NCR will host the delegates who will attend the G20 summit on September 9-10. Key Points
India Today‘Sleeping like Kumbhkaran…’: Opposition MPs visit violence-hit Manipur
Manipur Opposition Visit News Updates: A delegation of 21 MPs from I.N.D.I.A. are slated to arrive in Imphal to assess the situation in ethnic strife-hit state. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Hamas to send delegation to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas said on Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAmid 'Khalistani' row, Kolkata Raj Bhavan to set up a Punjabi Bagh as 'tribute' to community
Move announced after Sikh delegation sought governor’s intervention over issue of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari allegedly calling IPS officer 'Khalistani'. Adhikari has denied using word. Key Points
ThePrintIndian official delegation heads for London for FTA talks
Negotiations for the India-UK free trade agreement are in the final stage. A high-level Indian delegation is heading to London to resolve remaining issues on goods, services, and rules of origin. The negotiations cover 26 chapters, including market access, skilled professionals, and import duties. The bilateral trade between India and the UK increased to USD 20.36 billion in 2022-23. Key Points
Economic Timesdelegation from US meets Karnataka ministers, discusses investment potential
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 5 (ANI): A delegation comprising over 30 industry experts from Montgomery in the US held discussions with the team of Karnataka ministers headed by Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil to explore investment opportunities. The meeting was held on Friday. Higher Education Minister Dr MC Sudhakar, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu […] Key Points
ThePrintUS companies express interest to invest Rs 25,000 cr in Karnataka
Jointly addressing a press conference regarding the outcome of the visit by a business promotion delegation headed by them to the US, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil and Electronics & IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge said some of the companies are already in the process of investing around USD one billion in the state. During the visit that spanned from the east coast to the west coast of the US, a total of 36 interactive meetings were held. Key Points
Economic Times
Delhi G20 summit: Uncertainty over Putin’s presence
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said it is still unclear who would lead the Russian delegation at the G20 summit in India next month. “No, it’s still unclear” Peskov said in response to a question at a news briefing in Moscow on Friday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaManipur violence: Oppn MPs meet governor; claim 'situation is worsening'
Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc's 21 MPs visited violence-hit Manipur to assess the ground situation on Saturday. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesShow off, political tourism: BJP takes jibe at INDIA bloc's Manipur visit
The centre-ruling BJP has criticised the opposition bloc INDIA's visit to riot-hit Manipur as a "show-off" and "political tourism." A delegation of 21 leaders from the opposition reached Manipur to meet Kuki leaders and ethnic strife victims in relief camps. Key Points
India TodayWhen Anand Mahindra and Mukesh Ambani had to hail an Uber taxi
Anand Mahindra and Mukesh Ambani were part of India business delegation at India-US Hi-Tech Handshake event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had attended the event. Key Points
Economic Times‘Who Vijay Varma?’: Dahaad actor says designers rejected him on first Cannes trip, friend gifted him Zara suit
Vijay Varma first attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, to attend the premiere of his film Monsson Shootout. He is back at the festival this year, as a part of the Indian delegation. Key Points
The Indian Express
Vijay Varma denies making his Cannes debut this year: ‘Not my first time'
Vijay Varma reminds everyone it has been a decade since he made his debut at Cannes. He will be seen at the festival this year as part of the Indian delegation. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAhead of SCO meeting, India and China corps commanders hold talks
The Corps Commander-level talks at Chushul on the Indian side, started at 10 am and were underway till evening. The Indian delegation was led by 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Rashim Bali. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia flags pro-Khalistan activities with UK at 5th Home Affairs Dialogue
The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and the UK delegation by Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Matthew Rycroft. The meeting was attended by many senior officials of both the countries. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChina skips G20 meeting in Arunachal Pradesh
The event is among the 200 meetings in over 50 major cities across India across 32 different work streams. The theme of the G20 meeting in Itanagar is 'Research, innovation initiative, gathering', and it is being organised by the state science & technology department. Key Points
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