Canada Calling: Ontario targets India growth opportunity
The east-central Canadian province of Ontario, which accounts for 40 percent of the country’s population, is set to leverage new opportunities unleashed by the world’s fastest growing economy during Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne’s visit to India. The January 31- February 5 visit of Ms Wynne will focus on strengthening economic, political and cultural cooperation with […]
PM Modi unveils plans for Brave New Future for India, top of global league
Unveiling a soaring vision of India’s economic ascent and his plans for scripting national resurgence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored his optimism in the country’s future, saying that despite global headwinds and challenges, India can successfully go forward and faster in a manner that will benefit the common people. Laying out his overarching […]
Syria’s opposition group to join Geneva peace talks
After days of speculation on whether the Syrian opposition group would attend the peace talks in Geneva, the opposition has now finally agreed to travel to Geneva. The United Nations-led peace talks began on January 29 to end the country’s five-year-old war. Inviting the Syrian government and an opposition umbrella group to Geneva for “proximity […]
Fast-tracking passport services in India: Blending speed with security
Blending speed with security – this new mantra of India’s passport services has been exemplified in the new guidelines which assure Indian citizens a fresh passport under the normal category in a week, if their applications are accompanied by three basic documents.