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Cuba looks to expand economic ties with India across biotech, renewables and tourism, envoy says

Cuba is keen to deepen its economic engagement with India across sectors such as agro-industry, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, renewable energy, sports and tourism, Cuban Ambassador to India Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera said on Saturday, reported PTI. Addressing a special session on India–Cuba bilateral trade and economic cooperation organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce…

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‘To expand like Gujarat’: PM Modi’s big prediction on BJP’s rise in Kerala | India News

PM Modi in Kerala (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday projected the BJP’s breakthrough in Kerala’s capital as the start of a larger political shift in the state, saying the party’s recent victory in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation reflected growing public confidence ahead of the assembly elections.Addressing a large BJP rally at…

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Singer Cliff Richard reveals he has been undergoing prostate cancer treatment for the past year, urges UK to expand screening |

British pop icon Cliff Richard, 85, has shared a hopeful update about his health. The legendary singer revealed that he has been given the all-clear after undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, a diagnosis that came unexpectedly last year. Cliff Richard on how he discovered his cancer Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the 85-year-old said his…

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Temasek looks to expand India footprint

Singapore’s Temasek, a global investment firm, has committed $50 billion to India and plans significant expansion in the coming years. Chairman Teo Chee Hean met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining focus areas including financial services, consumer markets, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and renewables. Discussions covered broad investment opportunities across India. NEW DELHI: Temasek, a global…

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Return to ballot papers, expand collegium that picks ECs: Opposition | India News

The Congress-led coalition of opposition parties is making strong demands for the reinstatement of ballot papers alongside a transformed collegium responsible for appointing election commissioners. Their criticisms target the Election Commission, claiming it has lost credibility, especially regarding electoral roll updates and those pesky model code infringements. NEW DELHI: Accusing EC of being compromised, opposition,…

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Thaw in ties: India expand tourist visa services worldwide for Chinese nationals; embassies, consulates begin processing | India News

NEW DELHI: Indian diplomatic missions and consulates worldwide have now reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese nationals, marking progress in bilateral relations following the resolution of military tensions in eastern Ladakh.Tourist visas for Chinese citizens, which were halted during the military confrontation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting May 2020,…

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Labour reform flashpoint: Govt says codes expand rights and social security; unions call move ‘deceptive fraud’ | India News

A joint platform of ten central trade unions on Friday criticised the government’s notification of the four labour codes, calling the move “a deceptive fraud committed against the working people of the nation” and announcing a nationwide day of protest on November 26. The unions allege that the implementation, effective from November 21, is unilateral…

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India-Russia maritime ties: Moscow proposes collaboration in shipbuilding and port infra; partnership to expand across Indo-Pacific

Russia has moved to expand its maritime ties with India, putting forward fresh proposals in shipbuilding as the two countries look to expand cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and the wider Indian Ocean Region. The new push came during consultations in New Delhi on Monday between Nikolai Patrushev, a close aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin…

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