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Former UK PM Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi; hails his "commitment, work ethic and energy"

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi recently. He congratulated Modi on his 25 years of public service and praised their partnership. Sunak expressed the importance of cooperation between the UK and India in trade, technology, and artificial intelligence. The two nations aim to strengthen their economic ties through their Comprehensive Economic and Tr…

13 OctThe Economic Times
Politics

Jaishankar says India-China ties moving towards normalcy as border peace improves

India and China are moving towards normalcy in their relations following significant improvements in border situations since 2024. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that stable borders are crucial for normal bilateral ties. He emphasized that disturbances along the border can have negative consequences for the relationship. Negotiations took over four years, culminating at a summ…

13 OctThe Economic Times
Politics

DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya to Chair High-Level Meeting on Financial Inclusion Schemes

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Finance is set to convene a high-level review meeting with the heads of major public and private sector banks on Tuesday to assess the progress of the country’s flagship financial inclusion schemes. The critical discussion will be chaired by Financial Services Secretary Sanjay Lohiya, who will evaluate the current outreach and efficacy of these welfare-driven banking initiatives.

5 Oct