Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday, virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete-support facilities, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem.

Better Infrastructure, Better Athletes: Mandaviya’s Vision for Indian Sports

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday, virtually laid the foundation stones for six major sports infrastructure projects and inaugurated two athlete-support facilities, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem. The total investment for the projects stands at ₹120 crore, with the six infrastructure projects alone costing ₹82 crore. These are being implemented under […]

India and Malaysia on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, vowed to significantly expand cooperation across key sectors, including trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in Kuala Lumpur.

India-Malaysia Relations Set to Deepen, PM Modi Reiterates Zero Tolerance on Terrorism

India and Malaysia on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, vowed to significantly expand cooperation across key sectors, including trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in Kuala Lumpur. The two sides signed 11 agreements to strengthen bilateral engagement, notably a […]

Global inclination towards India increasing as new world order takes shape: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has emerged as a reliable and trusted global partner as the world moves toward a new international order. Replying to the debate in the Rajya Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President’s address, he noted that major economies are keen to strengthen trade ties […]

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held a breakfast meeting at the National Stock Exchange with its Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan to discuss the overall impact and opportunities emerging from the Union Budget 2026.

‘Future-Ready Bharat’: Piyush Goyal spells out vision at NSE meet

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held a breakfast meeting at the National Stock Exchange with its Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan to discuss the overall impact and opportunities emerging from the Union Budget 2026. The breakout session was attended by investors and representatives from mutual funds and the asset management […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to accelerate the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, giving fresh momentum to India’s reform journey.

PM Modi highlights Union Budget’s roadmap for strengthening Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to accelerate the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, giving fresh momentum to India’s reform journey. In a video message, Mr Modi said the budget would inject new energy into the “reform express” and transform current aspirations into tangible […]

The Sports Ministry is keen to bring Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in the near future and has initiated discussions to revive the iconic track.

Back on track: India’s Sports Ministry eyes Formula 1 return

The Sports Ministry is keen to bring Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in the near future and has initiated discussions to revive the iconic track. Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya recently visited the circuit and held talks with officials to explore the feasibility of hosting races again. The track, which hosted […]

Saudi Arabia has revised its estimate of economic growth for 2025 upwards, signalling stronger than expected performance despite softer oil prices.

Saudi Arabia sees stronger growth, pegs 2025 GDP at 4.5%

Saudi Arabia has revised its estimate of economic growth for 2025 upwards, signalling stronger than expected performance despite softer oil prices. In a flash reading released on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, the General Authority for Statistics said the Kingdom’s economy expanded by 4.5 per cent last year, exceeding the International Monetary Fund’s earlier forecast of […]

The GCC and wider Middle East region is poised to attract the next wave of investments in AI and technology-driven sectors, supported by business-friendly and innovation-led government policies, industry leaders said at the 9th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival 2026

Business leaders highlight GCC’s potential for global investments

The GCC and wider Middle East region is poised to attract the next wave of investments in AI and technology-driven sectors, supported by business-friendly and innovation-led government policies, industry leaders said at the 9th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival 2026 During a panel discussion on the opening day titled “What Does the Next Year […]

In the Union Budget 2026-27, Defence Services have received the highest allocation among all ministries, amounting to ₹7.85 lakh crore.

Budget 2026-27 Signals Major Strengthening of Defence Spending

In the Union Budget 2026-27, Defence Services have received the highest allocation among all ministries, amounting to ₹7.85 lakh crore. The Ministry of Defence said the allocation stands at around 2 per cent of the estimated GDP for the next financial year and reflects a significant increase of 15.19 per cent over the Budget Estimates […]

Qatar participated in the World Customs Organization’s Technology Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, held under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.”

Abu Dhabi Hosts WCO Tech Conference with Qatar’s Participation

Qatar participated in the World Customs Organization’s Technology Conference and Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, held under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation.” The Qatari delegation was headed by Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, President of the General Authority of Customs. The conference featured in-depth discussions on key […]