Stories from New Delhi · India

Nearly 120 million Indian women have received a form of unconditional basic income.

Political parties in India are using various incentives to encourage women to vote in upcoming campaigns. These incentives include benefits such as free bus travel, free electricity, or direct cash transfers to voters.

India AI and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) signed a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

India is burning higher volumes of coal due to extreme heat and energy supply constraints caused by the Iran war. The surge in coal usage aims to stabilize the domestic energy grid during the heatwave.

Apple has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic pollution in India. The program involves partnering with local firms to expand the country's renewable energy capacity. The company's initiative focuses on environmental sustainability.

India reported the destruction of 9 terror camps, 11 airfields, and 13 aircraft on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The announcement details specific losses sustained by Pakistan during the operation.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to enhance cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and digitalization. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are committed to driving their relationship forward through these sectors. Both nations will further expand and promote collaboration in core technology areas such as navigation, artificial intelligence, and communication technology. This agreement aims to drive the development of their relationship. These projects are targeted in sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and high technology. India's Minister of Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Minister Dr. Vũ Hải Cường in New Delhi.

Indian President Rupali Murmu hosted a high-level state banquet at the Vice President's House in New Delhi. President Narendra Modi co-hosted the event. Prime Minister Tran Lam held talks with President Modi during the proceedings.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam held discussions in a warm and friendly atmosphere on Wednesday afternoon. The leaders reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues.

The Prime Minister, identified as Toram, arrived in India this afternoon and delivered a policy speech. The speech, commemorating ten years of comprehensive strategic partnership, focused on cooperative development in human resources, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Modi's address aimed to review cooperation and set future directions. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Cooperation is expected to continue in education, training, naval affairs, UN peacekeeping, and strategic research exchange. The Indian Defense Minister noted the bilateral defense cooperation relationship. Vietnam expressed a desire to strengthen ties with India, describing the nation as a close friend.