As India expands its influence in global economic and diplomatic arenas, tourism is increasingly being recognised not merely as a leisure sector but as a strategic economic frontier capable of transforming regional development, strengthening international engagement and generating large-scale employment.
In the serene landscapes of Thimphu, India and Bhutan took another decisive step in their decades-long partnership this week. During a high-level bilateral meeting, both nations agreed to enhance cooperation on trans-boundary rivers, flood management, and hydropower projects, reaffirming their shared commitment to sustainable development and regional stability.
In a proud moment for Indian adventure sports, a six-member joint expedition team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Pahalgam, successfully summited Mount Aconcagua on February 22 at 2:10 pm (local time).
Sustainability in global trade is a core determinant of competitiveness, risk management, and long-term value creation, which earlier may have been simply classified as a peripheral ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) concern.
In the evolving landscape of global agri-trade, tea remains one of Africa’s most enduring and culturally significant exports. Among the companies redefining Africa’s premium tea presence on the world stage is Trans-Atlantic Trading Company Limited (TATC)—a Kenya-based exporter steadily building a reputation for quality, reliability, and market expertise.
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling it a timely initiative to strengthen evidence-based and future-ready regulation as India’s electricity sector undergoes rapid transformation.
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in a number of environmental areas of mutual interest.
The global climate crisis and the urgent need for a clean energy transition have reshaped the foundations of international diplomacy. In this new paradigm, strategic alliances are increasingly forged not just by security concerns, but by shared commitments to sustainability and energy security.
Just steps away from the world-famous Giza Pyramids, Egypt is opening its long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and tourism experts say it could be a game-changer for the country’s travel industry.
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking a significant push toward deeper electricity trade and greater regional energy security.
