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[ad_1] BENGALURU: The White House, in a fresh statement issued on Indo-US strategic partnership said the countries would strengthen co-operation on human spaceflight, including establishing exchanges that will include advanced training for an Isro astronaut at NASA Johnson Space Center. Another key aspect identified was innovative approaches for the commercial sectors of the two countries to collaborate, especially with respect to activities related to NASA’s commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) project. “Within the next year, NASA, with Isro, will convene US CLPS companies and Indian aerospace companies to advance this initiative,” the statement read. It added that the two countries would initiate new STEM talent exchanges by expanding the professional engineer and scientist exchange programme (PESEP) to include space science, Earth science, and human spaceflight and extending a standing invitation to Isro to participate in NASA’s biennial international programme management...

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a “natural by-product” of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life. In an exclusive interview with PTI late last week, the prime minister also stressed on the need for timely and clear communication of policy stance by central banks, and policy actions by each country in their fight against inflation so that it can prevent negative repercussions on others countries. While most advanced economies are facing an economic slowdown, chronic shortages, high inflation, and ageing populations, the Indian economy is acknowledged to be the fastest-growing large economy with the largest youth population. "For a long time in world history, India was one of the top economies of the world. Later, due to the impact of colonisat...

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sohna-Dausa stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on February 12, 2023. The Expressway is expected to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to around two hours. Currently, Jaipur-Delhi travel via Gurgaon takes around 4-5 hours, covering 250 km in distance. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway, Nitin Gadkari recently said that the inauguration of the Sohna-Dausa stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will take place by the end of January, and the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur would come down to around two hours. Gadkari further said that before the end of 2024, road infrastructure in India will be equal to 2024. "Issi mahine ke andar aap Delhi se Jaipur do ghante me pahunch jayenge (By the end of this month, Delhi to Jaipur drive will take only two hours," the road transport and highways minister said. "Change in the date" Now Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji will inau...

[ad_1] A win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s party in key state elections is likely to boost India’s appeal for foreign investors and result in more inflows into local equities, according to market participants. Portfolio managers say the results will ensure policy continuity and lift prospects for the stock market as international investors become more confident in their India allocations ahead of national elections.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. sees cyclical stocks benefiting the most from the outcome of the polls while Nuvama Wealth Management says it has become more confident in the government’s capital expenditure. India’s benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index closed at a record high on Friday while the futures climbed as much as 1.6% early on Monday. Here’s what market participants are saying: Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Dalma Capital Management Ltd "Going into this set of state elections, there were some concerns among foreign investors that the BJP would suf...

[ad_1] The plenary session of this webinar will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 10 am today (File Photo) To collaborate with professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia, post-budget webinars across several important sectors are being organised, the UGC said The University Grants Commission UGC has issued a notification to all universities and Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with the details regarding the post-budget webinar for the education and skill sector which will be conducted on February 25. The plenary session of this webinar will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 10 AM. To collaborate with professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia, post-budget webinars across several important sectors are being organised, the UGC said. The HEIs have been asked to make arrangements for instructors and students to attend the plenary session, breakout sessions, and closing session. The programme detail...

[ad_1] While advancing on the path of industrial development without causing harm to the environment remains a global challenge, the price of industrial progress is being paid by the Earth's climate, impacting the entire world adversely. Climate change is a slowly perceptible issue but is exhibiting catastrophic effects. In today's DNA, Shobhna Yadav analysed the outcomes of the COP meet and concerns related to climate change. It might surprise you to know that in the year 2022, the average global temperature of our planet increased by 1.4 degrees Celsius. This indicates a significant rise in temperature. While the increase in temperature may seem minor, its catastrophic impact has been felt almost universally. Many countries are witnessing extreme weather conditions, experiencing severe heat in summers and brutal cold in winters. Rainfall patterns are also causing problems in numerous nations. Discussing such situations is crucial. Hence, every year under the leadership...

[ad_1] Ahmedabad: The past two millennia recorded seven invasions from Central Asia into India, a phenomenon attributed in part to climatic conditions. Central Asia was reeling from a long, dry spell, while India was a fertile land with a flourishing economy sustained by a good and regular monsoon. A study by researchers from IIT Kharagpur , Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Jawaharlal Nehru University , and Deccan College , among others, delved into the influence of climate on these invasions. Published in the Quaternary Science Reviews journal, the study uncovered insights from archaeological excavations at Vadnagar in Mehsana district, the hometown of PM Narendra Modi . By examining small molluscs and shells, the team identified an unbroken climatic record spanning 2,800 years. This historical town within fortifications has been extensively excavated and predates the advent of Jainism and Buddhism in India, with evidence of human acti...

[ad_1] Biden, Modi sidestep questions about humanitarian concerns in India - CBS News Watch CBS News Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of Congress Thursday shortly after being welcomed to the White House by President Biden as part of a state visit. Human rights groups have accused Modi of discriminating against his country's Muslim population and silencing dissent. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/biden-modi-sidestep-questions-about-humanitarian-concerns-in-india/?feed_id=217956&_uniq...