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New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Amid the thaw in India-US relations, American Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch is set to arrive in India on Monday night, and the two nations will resume trade negotiations on Tuesday.According to Commerce Ministry sources, trade discussions are going on at several levels, and as the US Chief Negotiator comes to India, further course of action will be decided once the trade talks resume."There is a positive frame of mind on both sides while approaching trade issues," according to a government source.Sources further said that trade talks are already underway, and this visit is not for the sixth round of negotiations.The sixth round of talks on the bilateral trade agreement (BTA), originally scheduled to begin on August 25 in New Delhi, was postponed. The BTA aims to m...

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) In a heartfelt tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s work ethic and dedication, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday shared a personal anecdote that left a lasting impression on him.Taking to social media platform X as part of the 'MyModiStory,' Dhami recalled a remarkable night in Varanasi that, in his words, embodied “true leadership.”“I have had the privilege of closely observing the working style of the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. Every moment spent with him teaches a new lesson in discipline, dedication, and patriotism,” Dhami said in a video post.He then recounted an incident following a late-night meeting of BJP-ruled state chief ministers in Varanasi.“The meeting ended around 1 a.m. Everyone was tired and ready ...

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday distributed internship appointment letters to 87 youth selected for the Developed Delhi CM Internship Programme, calling it a historic initiative towards nurturing future policymakers and making democracy more vibrant.Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day orientation event for CM Internship Programme, CM Gupta said the interns have been selected from among 9,000 applicants in a completely transparent manner and this for the first time that such a programme is being organised in Delhi.“This is not just an internship programme but a building block in the building of a new India,” said the Chief Minister.In a word of advice, the CM asked the interns to help making decisions in departments to be more data driven. “Your...

Singapore, Sep 15 (IANS) Indian Navy's latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar and Submarine Rescue Unit East (SRU East) made their maiden port call at Changi Naval Base in Singapore to participate in the biennial Exercise Pacific Reach XPR-25, the Indian Defence Ministry announced on Monday.The multinational submarine rescue exercise Pacific Reach 2025 began on Monday and will continue till September 25. It features three submarines, four Submarine Rescue Mothership (MOSHIPS), several participating countries and the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office (ISMERLO).Personnel from the Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indian High Commission in Singapore extended a warm welcome to Nistar and SRU(E) on its first visit to the country...

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday shared a heart-touching anecdote about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s humility, revealing how it changed his own approach toward interacting with junior staff.Taking to social media platform X, Joshi posted a video as part of the ‘MyModiStory’, where he recalled how the Prime Minister’s inclusive leadership style left a lasting impression on him."In the Council of Ministers, PM Modi once told us about a peon who had worked in the PMO for over 30 years. He called him in and spoke to him about his experience. Until then, we never really interacted with old staff like clerks or junior officers," Joshi said in the video.Highlighting the lesson, he drew from this, Joshi added, "We used to think peons were too far removed from us ...