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New Delhi’s BRICS presidency offers opportunity to turn South-South cooperation into results: UNDP India chief
Sep 11, 2026New Delhi , September 11 (ANI): India's BRICS presidency comes at a crucial juncture and offers an opportunity to move South-South cooperation from "representation to results", Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative of UNDP India, said, highligh......Read More -
India’s defence support ‘important investment’ in future cooperation, says Sri Lankan Minister; seeks deeper maritime ties
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Sri Lanka on Wednesday described India’s continued support for capacity building and professional development of its armed forces as an “important investment” in the future of bilateral defence ......Read More -
Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit reflects ‘great honour’, reaffirms deep India ties: Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Sri Lankan Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Anil Jayantha Fernando on Wednesday described Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka as a “great honour and privilege”, saying t......Read More -
“Sukh-Dukh ke Saathi”: Rajnath Singh reaffirms India’s commitment to Sri Lanka, unveils 3 defence MoUs
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to stand by Sri Lanka “through thick and thin”, asserting that the bilateral relationship is not a formality but a deep-......Read More -
India, Sri Lanka must handle fisheries disputes with due care, as it is a livelihood issue: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Emphasising the deep civilisational and strategic ties between the two nations, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday stated that India and Sri Lanka must work together to address fisheries disputes... -
India-Sri Lanka ports can become “engines of shared economic growth”: Rajnath Singh in Colombo
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India and Sri Lankan ports could become "engines of shared economic growth", with maritime industries emerging as drivers of future prosperity for both... -
India “always first responder” to Sri Lanka in times of crisis; ties with New Delhi “very special”: Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Sri Lanka’s Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday lauded India’s consistent support to Sri Lanka during times of crisis, describing New Delhi as a “very close partner” and say......Read More -
“India will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka,” says Rajnath Singh; calls ties “relationship of hearts and souls”
Sep 9, 2026Colombo , September 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Sri Lanka in difficult times, describing the bilateral relationship as one of &ldqu......Read More -
Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit strengthens Delhi-Colombo defence ties: Senthil Thondaman
Sep 8, 2026Colombo , September 8 (ANI): Former Governor of the Eastern Province and Ceylon Workers’ Congress leader Senthil Thondaman on Tuesday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka would further strengthen the longstand......Read More -
India-Sri Lanka ties rooted in culture, faith; Rajnath Singh’s visit gives “great momentum”: Western Province Governor
Sep 8, 2026Colombo , September 8 (ANI): India and Sri Lanka are not only geographically close but are also bound by shared culture and faith, Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said on Tuesday, describing Defence Minister Rajnath...
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Shimla Administration suspends blasting permission for tunnel, seeks IIT Roorkee experts to probe cracks in houses
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , September 22 (ANI): The Shimla district administration has suspended, with immediate effect, the blasting permission granted to the construction company undertaking underground twin-tunnel work in the Sanjauli-Cemeter......Read More -
Himachal reworks power, water revenue model to become financially self-reliant by 2032: CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , September 22 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is reworking its power-selling mechanism and exploring ways to monetise its water resources as part of a broader strategy to generate additional revenue and make the...