India offers stability, seen as ‘safe anchor’: Shaktikanta Das – The Times of India

India offers stability, seen as ‘safe anchor’: Shaktikanta Das – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to PM, on Thursday said that the West Asia crisis highlighted the importance of energy security and self-reliance, while asserting that India is seen as a “safe anchor” as it offers stability, predictability and prospects of long-term growth amid global uncertainty. “Even with all the turbulence around the world,…

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Veiled jibe at the US? Jaishankar says politics now ‘trumps’ economics; urges India to diversify supply chains for security – The Times of India

Veiled jibe at the US? Jaishankar says politics now ‘trumps’ economics; urges India to diversify supply chains for security – The Times of India

File photo: External affairs minister S Jaishankar (Picture credit: ANI) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the world has entered an era where “politics increasingly trumps economics” and stressed that India must continuously diversify supply sources to safeguard national interests. The minister was speaking after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from IIM-Calcutta, reported PTI.“This…

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India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks: China curbs key equipment exports; Rs 7,300 cr magnet plan at risk – The Times of India

India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks: China curbs key equipment exports; Rs 7,300 cr magnet plan at risk – The Times of India

India’s rare earth push hits new roadblocks (ANI) India’s Rs 7,300 crore plan to boost domestic production of rare earth minerals and magnets could face serious setbacks after China tightened export controls on key machinery and materials used in their processing. The new restrictions threaten to slow India’s drive for self-reliance in producing components that…

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Chip to ship, all must be made in India, it’s a necessity now: PM Modi in Bhavnagar | India News – The Times of India

Chip to ship, all must be made in India, it’s a necessity now: PM Modi in Bhavnagar | India News – The Times of India

RAJKOT/AHMEDABAD: PM Narendra Modi ratcheted up his “atmanirbharta” push amid increasing protectionist measures globally, saying on Saturday that from “chip to ship, everything must be made in India”, which has no choice now but to be self-reliant. Dedicating projects spanning various sectors and worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, PM Modi said in Bhavnagar that…

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At Cabinet meet, PM asks ministers to encourage people to buy Swadeshi products – The Times of India

At Cabinet meet, PM asks ministers to encourage people to buy Swadeshi products – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated the need to focus on self-reliance and ‘vocal-for-local’ while chairing the cabinet meeting. He also said India is ready to face all challenges and asked ministers to encourage and motivate people to buy more ‘Made in India’ products, TOI has learnt.The PM’s remarks gain significance as the…

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