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During the 110th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ PM Narendra Modi highlighted women’s achievements, drone technology, and wildlife conservation efforts. He spoke to ‘Namo Drone Didi’ Sunita Devi and Kalyani Patil, who practice organic farming. The PM applauded the Election Commission for its ‘Mera Pehla Vote – Desh Ke Liye’ campaign and urged first-time voters to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and Consul General Manish met with Mr Martin Glynn, Chair of the Board of PSP Investments in Vancouver. PSP is one the Canada’s largest pension investment managers. Discussion focused on India's opportunities for Canadian pension funds, India-Canada economic engagement, the geo-political situation, and the robustness of the growth story in India.

Consulate General of India in association with BC India Business Network (BCIBN) hosted an interactive business event with the High Commissioner of India to Canada, H.E. Sanjay Kumar Verma in Vancouver. The event was attended by prominent guests from businesses based in the Greater Vancouver Area. In his address, High Commissioner highlighted India’s growth story, India’s aspirations during Amrit kaal, India’s rising stature in geopolitics, and developmental assistance to the global South and North as well. He also informed about the recent political and trade engagements between leaders from India and Canada, robust growth in trade & services, investment by Canadian pension funds in India, the areas of possibilities available for joint collaboration, and success stories of Canadian companies in India. He also answered queries from the guests.

Consulate General of India in partnership with Canada India Tech Council (CITC) hosted an interactive session with the High Commissioner of India to Canada, H.E. Sanjay Kumar Verma during his visit to Vancouver. The co-chairs of CITC’s BC Chapter, Girish Thakur & Divyanshu (Div) Dixit, CFA, and members from the Vancouver region attended the event. The topics discussed included research collaboration in Gen AI, collaboration on IP protection & research security, pre-vetting of the tech marketplace, investments in startups, technology trade delegations, and mentoring PHD students among others.

Consul General Manish met Dr. Sriram Subramaniam, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC. Dr. Subramaniam is also Gobind Khorana Canada Excellence Research Chair in Precision Cancer Drug Design. Consul General and Dr. Subramaniam discussed their respective domains of work and agreed to continue exploring opportunities for mutual cooperation. CG also took a tour of the laboratory managed by Dr. Subramaniam.

Consul General Manish met Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC) on 26 February 2024. While congratulating the new UBC President on his appointment and wishing him all the best in his future endeavors, CG briefed him about recent developments in India in the Higher Education Sector, including NEP 2020, and the opportunities that have emerged for cooperation in the field of higher education. Stressing the important relationship with India and agreeing to work towards strengthening the linkages, Dr. Bacon also expressed his desire to visit India soon.

Consul General Manish attended the 647th Guru Ravidass Jayanti celebrations organized by Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Vancouver. In his address, Consul General conveyed his greetings on the occasion of the Gurpurab to the Sangat and recalled the life and work of Guru Ravidass Ji.

The establishment of PM Ekta Malls nationwide, as announced in the FY 2023-24 budget, is set to reshape India's economic and cultural landscape with a focus on national integration, 'Make In India', and 'ODOP’. PM Ekta Malls will promote products from districts of India while showcasing craftsmanship and celebrating the artisans.

Everyone has a long bucket list of places they want to see in their lifetime. But how many of them can you tick off in one amazing trip? 

Palace on Wheels is the answer to your bucket list dreams. It is a luxury train that takes you on a week-long journey through the most fascinating and diverse destinations in Rajasthan. 🚂

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Picture a fort perched on a rocky island in the Arabian Sea, waves crashing below as you soak in centuries of history. Now, shift your gaze to another, nestled amidst the lush green slopes of Sahyadri, boasting an impressive 7 kilometers of fortifications. Maratha Military Landscape is not just about history, it’s a thrilling adventure you’ll love.

'India is the world's emerging democratic superpower,' says Tony Abbott

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott heaped praise on India, calling the nation the world's emerging democratic superpower and saying that India, right now, is roaring down the runway to a full economic takeoff.

UN's Shombi Sharp calls Raisina Dialogue "great success", says it 'reflects India's critical leadership role'

Calling Raisina Dialogue "important event" on the global calendar, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp said that it has been a "real pleasure" and honor" to attend the event. He stated that the ninth edition of Raisina Dialogue has been a "great success" and demonstrates India's critical leadership role across all of the transitions.

India deepest market for infrastructure in Asia : KKR

India's infrastructure market is attracting major financiers like KKR, with investments of $10 billion, including $3 billion in roads and renewables. The country's private sector projects, national monetization pipeline, and vibrant investor ecosystem contribute to its appeal as a top market in Asia.

Historical conduit to present-day progress: The strategic nature of India-Greece ties

Nearly six months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Greece in 2023, the first prime ministerial visit of India to Greece in 40 years, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a show of reciprocity, arrived in India in February. The visit is shaped not merely by the spirit of reciprocity but is, in a bigger measure, by the growing proximity and alignment of strategic and economic interests between the two ancient civilizations that sit astride very critical locations on the world map.

India is now the only economy which is growing strongly: Panagariya

Mumbai Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, Dr. Arvind Panagariya today said that India’s conditions are perfect to take the world by storm and India is now the only economy which is growing strongly.

Indian Air Force’s Made-in-India Samar-II to shield India’s skies against threats from enemies

Indian Air Force’s Made in India Samar-II system was showcased at DefExpo in Pune, Maharashtra. The Samar-II system has been developed using the R-27 beyond visual range air-to-air missiles which can now intercept targets at extended ranges than its previous version Samar-1 air defence missile systems.

Indian economy to grow at 6-8% in coming 10 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian economy is likely to grow at 6-8 percent in real gross domestic product (GDP) terms and at 10- 14 percent in nominal terms, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at EY Awards on Friday.

India Will Grow To Become The World’s Third-Largest Economy By 2027

Projections indicate that India is poised to surpass Japan and Germany, positioning itself as the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, according to a note published by analysts at the investment banking firm Jefferies yesterday.

India's growth, fast delivery new normal for world: PM at global summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the world no longer feels surprised at India's achievements as it has become a new normal now and they today realize the benefit of walking alongside the country. Earlier the world used to be surprised to see India has done something but it is no longer so and it has become a new normal for the world, Modi said at a global summit organised here by the TV9 News Network.

How India’s UPI and Brazil’s Pix are fast pushing the financial inclusion pedal

India and Brazil have heavily invested in digital technologies to accelerate financial inclusion. The success of UPI and Pix hinges on fundamental factors like smartphone ownership, bank accounts, and internet access

Domestic demand improves, strength in fundamentals: Morgan Stanley

Domestic demand has improved in January, while macro stability remains comfortable, reflecting strength in the fundamentals, stated Morgan Stanley in its recent report. Morgan Stanley economists expect India's GDP growth to "remain healthy" and to average 6.9 percent in FY24 and 6.5 percent in FY25.

India, Thailand sign MoU to establish academic collaboration on Ayurveda, Thai traditional medicine

India and Thailand held the 10th Joint Commission Meeting on Tuesday, during which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for establishing an academic collaboration in Ayurveda and Thai traditional medicine, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release. 

India aims to grow electronics production to $1 trillion in 5 years, says MeitY    secretary S Krishnan 

"Electronics manufacturing is important and soon will be the largest sector in India and growing at a rapid pace. We are the fifth-largest economy and moving fast to become the third largest."

Boeing steps up make-in-India push as sourcing soars to $1.25 bn a year

Aerospace major Boeing has enhanced its India-based sourcing of components and services to $1.25 billion per year, as part of its commitment to ‘Make in India’.

India Inc to offer 10% salary increment this year: Mercer report

Employees in the automobile, manufacturing & engineering and life sciences in India are projected to see the highest salary increment increases, highlighting the competitive nature of these sectors.

India's Reusable Launch Vehicle to be called Pushpak, PM reviews progress

India's Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) will be named Pushpak, a glimpse of the new livery was released during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre on Tuesday.

India to have own space station by 2035, set to become commercial hub: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will have its own space station by 2035 and also become a commercial hub of the sector. "By 2035, India will have its own space station in space that will help us study the unknown expanses of space.

Startups backbone of new India, it's our time under the sun: Piyush Goyal

Indian startups are the backbone of new India, and it was "our time under the sun," Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday at the curtain raiser event for the upcoming three-day 'Startup Mahakumbh' at Bharat Mandapam. He added that the startup sector had proved its capability by innovating with ideas across sectors like mobility, food, and textiles.

India ranks no. 1, 2, 3 in Ikea's priority market list for investment: Jesper Brodin, Global CEO, Ingka Group

India is ranked “number one, two and three” in Ikea’s priority markets list for investment, said Jesper Brodin, global chief executive officer, Ingka Group, adding that it’s tough to keep pace with the country’s digital and physical infrastructure development. Ingka Group operates most Ikea stores as a franchisee.

Bill Gates lauds India's "unique effort" for women's empowerment with new alliance

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, said the foundation is proud to be a partner in India’s unique effort in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality with the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality

India expected to become centre of world aviation in 15 years, says Airbus

India is expected to become the centre of the world aviation industry in the next 15 years, given the demand, capacity, and professionally run airlines present in the country’s aviation market, according to Edward Delahaye, head of customer accounts for India and South Asia at Airbus.

WTO backs India's proposal to cut remittance cost: Developing countries to benefit most; vantage for UPI, say economists

India has garnered support from many World Trade Organization (WTO) members, including the European Union, for its proposal to reduce the cost of cross-border remittances, according to a report by The Economic Times.

India’s GDP growth poised to soar to 8%, says Barclays Research

India, with the right policy mix, could potentially raise its GDP growth rate closer to 8 per cent, becoming the largest contributor to global growth by the end of this decade, Barclays Research said in a new report.

How India is betting big on the global outsourced semiconductor play

India is all set to make its presence felt in the $47 billion global outsourced semiconductor testing and packaging market, an arena where Malaysia and Vietnam have been way ahead so far. The Cabinet on Thursday cleared two projects, the Tata’s assembly testing and packaging plant (ATMP) and the Murugappa-owned CG Power with Renesas from Japan as its tech partner. These, together with Micron’s assembly and testing plant which is already being constructed in Sanad in Gujarat, will collectively invest Rs 47,300 crore to set up the factories.

Economy on a high growth trajectory due to sustained reforms: India Inc. 

India Inc on Thursday said 8.4 per cent GDP growth in the October-December quarter of FY24 has "surpassed" expectations, and the economy is on a high growth trajectory due to sustained reforms undertaken by the government.

80% of Indian firms hold positive outlook for economy: Grant Thornton

Around 80% of Indian mid-market businesses maintain a positive economic outlook in the next 12 months, up from 78% in the first half of 2023, according to a survey by Grant Thornton.

Bill Gates lauds PM Modi's vision of Digital India: 'Other countries can certainly benefit...'

Leading global philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who is currently in the country, Thursday said he is bullish on India's future. He said the rate of improvement in a lot of the key areas in the country is very strong. "I'm certainly bullish," he said when asked whether he is bullish or bearish on India's future. “The growth of the Indian economy is definitely a real positive", he added.

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