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UK’s Brexit deal estimated to cost almost USD 100 billion

8:50 pm October 30, 2019

London: A respected British think tank slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal on Wednesday, concluding that the economy would be 3.5 per cent smaller compared with staying in the European Union. The study by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research says the agreement would deliver a 70 billion-pound (USD 90 billion) blow […]

Some countries using UN as ‘tool’ to resolve conflicts, rues PM Modi

11:44 pm October 29, 2019

Riyadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pressed for the reform of the United Nations while expressing regret over some countries using the global body as a “tool” rather than an “institution” to resolve conflicts. During an on-stage discussion with Founder, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, the Prime Minister said that the UN as […]

Modi invites Saudi companies to invest in energy sector

11:24 pm October 29, 2019

Riyadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited Saudi companies to invest in India’s energy space saying that the government has set a target of USD 100 billion investment in the sector. Addressing a session at the Future Investment Initiative 2019 here, Modi said India offers a huge investment opportunity in the infrastructure sector also […]

Delegation of European Union (EU) MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

2:42 pm October 29, 2019

Srinagar: A delegation of 23 European Union MPs arrived here on Tuesday for a first-hand assessment of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the revocation of the state’s special status under Article 370. During the two-day visit, the EU MPs will be briefed by government officials on the situation in the Valley as well […]

Action needed against those who sponsor terror: PM Modi to EU MPs

9:35 pm October 28, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told a delegation of European Union MPs that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism, Modi told the delegation that had called on him ahead of its visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Expressing hope that the parliamentarians’ […]