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Alipov has claimed that the scope of extensive cooperation in defence remains unprecedented– offering a wide range of combat-tested military hardware and a full transfer of technology. “we are working on joint development and manufacturing of the most sophisticated systems, ensuring a significant contribution to the “Make in India” and “Self-reliant India” initiatives,” Alipov said at a session earlier this week in New Delhi at VIF-Valdai Club.

India-Maldives row: Anand Mahindra, CEO pf Mahindra group, has highlighted the sudden surge of interest in Lakshadweep tourism amid the row between India and Maldives, calling it a “masterful move in a political Chess game". Anand Mahindra took to microblogging site X and shared that he had received an article by Bloomberg from his ‘Business partner in New York’. The Bloomberg article is titled-- Why Indians Are Threatening to Boycott the Maldives.

India-Maldives row that caused the cancellation of reservations by Indian tourists after a diplomatic row erupted over the derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the Maldives Business Forum in Fujian Province on the second day of his five-day visit to China, Muizzu termed China as the island nation's “closest" ally. “China remains one of our closest allies and development partners." He praised the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2014, saying that they "delivered the most significant infrastructure projects witnessed in Maldivian history", according to his speech.

mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Lakshadweep visit. Notably, Indians were only second to Russia in the chart showing tourist arrivals in the Maldives by nationality in January 2023. India was among the largest tourist markets for the Maldives in 2023.

Hobbled by high interest rates, persistent inflation, slumping trade and a diminished China, the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024

The year just beginning could be a watershed, with turning points in politics, economics and culture, provided common sense and moral clarity prevail both here and abroad.

More than 60 heads of state and government and hundreds of business leaders will discuss the biggest global challenges during the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Switzerland next week

Mint explains the significance: What is a P&I entity or club? A P&I entity or a P&I club is a mutual insurance association that provides risk-pooling information and representation for its members. Unlike a marine insurance company, which reports to its shareholders, a P&I club reports only to its members that include ship owners, operators, charterers, freight folders and warehouses. These act as both insurer providers and insurance receivers for its members and provide coverage for a carrier’s third-party open-ended risks such as damage to cargo, war, and environmental damage such as oil spills.

A controversy that began online last week has escalated into a diplomatic tussle, straining the ties between India and Maldives. The conflict began after three Maldivian ministers, now suspended, made derogatory comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking a backlash from India. Some Indian social media users are calling for a boycott of the Maldives, potentially affecting the strong trade and interpersonal ties between the two countries.

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.

Tokayev has recently elaborated on the country’s foreign policy approach for 2024, saying that Astana will continue a constructive and balanced foreign policy, taking into account the national interests of the state. He pointed out that the country in 2024 will chair several international organizations at once, most notably the Organization of Turkic States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia.

global markets, characterized by unexpected economic resilience in some regions and challenges in others. The year began under the shadow of slowing growth and recession concerns in major developed markets and, as it progressed, saw considerable inflation uncertainty, the war in Europe, and a new geopolitical flashpoint in the Middle East. Yet, by the end of the year, global equity markets, including India's, had soared to new heights, and the US Federal Reserve has given the markets a sugar rush by indicating a glide path to lower interest rates. The inescapable conclusion, as we hope our readers will infer, is that adhering to the fundamental principles of asset allocation remains the most preferred approach to investing. In this article we review the recent performance of key markets and portfolio strategies, and the optimal positioning for 2024.

Russian legal and tech experts think that 2024 will mark a turning point for the use of crypto and CBDCs like the digital ruble in cross-border payments.

Investing.com-- Oil prices steadied in Asian trade on Tuesday after falling sharply at the beginning of the week, as sharp price cuts on oil sales by Saudi Arabia ramped up concerns over sluggish demand.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has paid a visit to Poland in an attempt to strengthen ties with the NATO nation which borders Ukraine

Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with the support of the Department of Commerce. Goyal said that the food exports from India holds an immense potential and this this fiscal, the country's agri exports will be more than last year's level of USD 53 billion despite restrictions imposed on shipments of certain key commodities.

The Gaza war has long posed the risk of escalating into a broader crisis for the global economy, and recent developments in the Red Sea are proving this concern to be valid. Yemen's Houthi militants have been attacking commercial ships, purportedly in solidarity with Palestine, potentially jeopardizing global supply chains and driving up commodity prices, especially for fuel. It goes without saying that India is vulnerable to these cascading impacts.

asylum in Germany last year rose to 3,51,915, an increase of 51.1 per cent compared with the year before. The largest number of asylum-seekers came from Syria, with 1,04,561 applications, followed by Turkish citizens with 62,624 asylum pleas and 53,582 Afghans, Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees said Monday. Migration has become a huge political problem for the government and a hot-button topic in Germany as local communities are struggling to house the many newcomers.

missiles across Ukraine early Monday. 1. Russia said on Monday it hit military-industrial targets in Ukraine from sea and air.

Cost of Living LIVE Updates January 08: The cost of living is the amount of money one needs to survive in a given place – and one's most essential needs such as food, water, housing, taxes, cost of commute, healthcare, etc. The high rate of inflation has pushed up the cost of living across the globe, burning a hole in the common man's pocket.

₹41.65 on BSE. Nishant Pitti took to social media X to express his support for India, saying, “In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings." Pitti praised Lakshadweep's beaches and waterways, drawing comparisons to the Maldives and Seychelles, and promised exclusive deals to draw attention to the area. EaseMyTrip, an online provider of travel solutions, started the #ChaloLakshadweep campaign to visit Lakshadweep.