Todays News Headlines

1.India, Greece aim to double trade, boost infra.-India and Greece aim to double their bilateral trade to nearly $4 billion by 2030 and enhance connectivity through infrastructure projects like the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (Imec). “It is a matter of happiness that we are moving forward quickly towards the goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after discussions on Wednesday with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis who is currently on a visit to India.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/india-greece-aim-to-double-trade-boost-infra-11708517793481.html

2.At Midnight Meet, Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Seal Power-Sharing Deal In Pakistan.-Pakistan's two old-guard political parties agreed to form a government, a move that breaks an almost two-week deadlock and likely keeps jailed former premier Imran Khan's party out of power even though it won the most seats in the country's contentious election.Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party will join a coalition with the Sharif clan's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Bhutto Zardari said at a joint news conference in the capital Islamabad close to midnight local time on Tuesday.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pakistan-elections-imran-khan-at-midnight-meet-shehbaz-sharif-bilawal-bhutto-seal-power-sharing-deal-5097969

3.India to be world's 3rd largest economy by 2027 with $5 trillion GDP: Jefferies.-Global brokerage Jefferies said India will be the third largest economy by 2027 owing to consistent GDP growth, flanked by supportive geopolitics and surging market capitalisation. Continued reforms and better corporate culture will also aid this push, Jefferies noted as India has been growing at at 10-12 per cent in USD terms over the last 10 and 20 years. The market cap will likely touch $10 trillion by 2030, Jefferies said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/india-to-be-worlds-3rd-largest-economy-by-2027-with-5-trillion-gdp-jefferies-101708577456596.html

4.US Condemns Internet Shutdowns In Pakistan, Urges To Lift Social Media Ban.-The U.S. State Department on Wednesday condemned internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including restrictions on social media platforms, and urged the Pakistani government to lift such restrictions.Internet monitoring advocates have pointed out internet outages and restrictions after protests following claims of election irregularities in Pakistan.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-condemns-internet-shutdowns-in-pakistan-urges-to-lift-social-media-ban-5103015

5.PM inaugurates IIT Bombay research park.-Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the IIT Bombay Research Park virtually and laid the foundation stone for various academic and residential buildings at the institute’s Powai campus on Tuesday. The Research Park, constructed at a cost of ₹225 crores, encompasses a G+14 floor building, spanning 5 lakh square feet, aimed at fostering collaboration between IIT Bombay researchers and industry partners.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/pm-inaugurates-iit-bombay-research-park-101708455284196.html

6.Mumbai News: Education Takes Center Stage At US-India Partnership Discussion At Mumbai University.-The United States Consulate General, Mumbai, in collaboration with the University of Mumbai, hosted a discussion on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Convocation Hall, University of Mumbai, Fort Campus, South Mumbai. The theme for the discussion focused on "Leveraging Youth to Strengthen U.S.-India Partnership."The focus of the dialogue was on the significance of educational partnerships in enhancing the bilateral relationship between the United States and India. 

https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/mumbai-news-education-takes-center-stage-at-us-india-partnership-discussion-at-mumbai-university

7.Farmers Say Won't March To Delhi For 2 Days, 1 Dies During Protest.:-A farmer has died at Haryana's Khanauri border, where protesting farmers clashed with the police this evening. Farmers' group AIKS (All-India Kisan Sabha) alleged he died during the police action, which the Haryana police have denied. The farmers have also suspended their protest march to Delhi for two days, though the sit-in protest will continue.A doctor at a Patiala hospital where Shubh Karan Singh was taken, said he had sustained a bullet wound. A post-mortem is awaited.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amid-violence-at-haryana-border-23-year-old-farmer-dies-5100987

8.ITDC introduces new mascot ‘Adyant’ with the fresh tagline सबसे श्रेष्ठ आतिथ्य की ओर.-India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector undertaking under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, unveiled its mascot Adyant-beginning to the end, and tagline ‘सबसे श्रेष्ठ आतिथ्य की ओर’ in a grand ceremony led by Dr. Sambit Patra, Chairman of ITDC. The event was attended by esteemed dignitaries including Manisha Saxena,  IAS – director general of the Ministry of Tourism, M.R. Synrem, IAS – managing director of ITDC, representatives from travel and trade associations, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, senior ITDC officials and AIHTM students.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/events/itdc-introduces-new-mascot-adyant-with-the-fresh-tagline-

9.Telangana Chef’s Association Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Spectacular Gala Event in Hyderabad.- Telangana Chef’s Association (TCA) marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated its 4th Anniversary in a grand gala event held in Hyderabad today. The event attracted a diverse audience, including students from prestigious Hotel Management institutes, culinary professionals, home makers, and renowned Chefs from Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/telangana-chefs-association-celebrates-4th-anniversary-with-spectacular-gala-event-in-hyderabad/

10.Indian Food Brand Prasuma wins international Taste Award.- Prasuma, India’s foremost Frozen Foods brand celebrated for its unwavering dedication to excellence and flavor, has reached an exceptional feat by emerging as the inaugural and sole Indian food brand to clinch an International Taste Award. Prasuma’s Spicy Chicken Momos and BBQ Chicken Bao Buns have each garnered 2 stars out of 3 in the Superior Taste Award 2024 presented by the esteemed International Taste Institute in Brussels.

https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/indian-food-brand-prasuma-wins-international-taste-award/