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ArcelorMittal unveils $1.8B Iron Ore facility in Liberia
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...

PM Modi's big gift to Bihar months before assembly elections, inaugurates projects worth Rs 5900 crore in Siwan, will develop new railway line and..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant, for export to the Republic of Guinea, under the 'Make in India' initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 28...

MRU States Commit to Strengthen Border Governance, Regional Unity
In a powerful demonstration of regional solidarity and political will, the four Mano River Union (MRU) nations—Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Sierra Leone—have renewed their commitment to peaceful coexistence, regional integration, and the...

‘Make in India’ export push! PM Modi flags off first state-of-the-art locomotive for Guinea from Bihar’s Marhowra plant - check top features
Diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar (Image credits: Railways) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the first ‘Make in India’ for export diesel locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive...

PM Modi flags off first 'Make in India' Locomotive export to Guinea from Marhowrah Factory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first 'Made in India' locomotive being exported to the Republic of Guinea from the Marhowrah Locomotive Factory in Saran, Bihar. This factory, India's first Public-Private Partnership project under...

Liberia: Bong Rep. Briggs-Mensah Criticizes President Boakai, Speaker Koon for Failing to Notify Legislature of Foreign Trips
Rep. Briggs-Mensah described the absence of formal notification as a sign of gross disrespect to the Legislature. Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Bong County Electoral District #6 Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah has strongly criticized President...

Oyetola Flags Off Nigeria’s IMO Council Election Campaign In London
1 ABUJA – In a major diplomatic move on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), Nigeria officially flagged off its campaign for election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under...

PM Modi To Flag Off First Made-in-India Locomotive For Export To Guinea's Iron Ore Rail Project
In a historic leap for India's railway manufacturing and export capability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first-ever made-in-India locomotive to be exported to the Republic of Guinea. Built at the Marhowra Diesel Locomotive Plant...

PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off First ‘Made in India’ Locomotive for Export to Guinea From Marhowra Plant in Bihar
New Delhi, June 20: Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar's Saran for export to the Republic of Guinea on...

PM Modi to flag off first ‘made in India’ locomotive for export to Guinea from Marhowra plant in Bihar
Furthering the vision of “Make in India – Make for the World,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar’s Saran for export to the Republic of Guinea on Friday, a release said....

India News | PM Modi Wishes President Murmu on Birthday, Lauds Her Work to Empower Poor
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday on Friday, and said her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. "Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati...

India News | PM Modi to Flag off First 'made in India' Locomotive for Export to Guinea from Marhowra Plant in Bihar
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar's Saran for export to the Republic of...

FG Flags Off Campaign In London For Nigeria’s IMO Council Election
Share Nigeria has formally launched its campaign for re-election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium. The campaign was flagged off by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,...

NYC Mayor Adams honors resilience, legacy at Gracie Mansion Juneteenth celebration
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On a warm, sunny Wednesday evening, the eve of Juneteenth, Mayor Eric Adams stood under a tent on the lawn of Gracie Mansion and delivered a powerful, deeply personal speech reflecting on trauma, perseverance, and Black...

Oyetola Formally Flags Off Nigeria’s IMO Council Election Campaign In London
1 …..Says a vote for Nigeria is a vote for balanced decision-making in global maritime governance ABUJA: In a major diplomatic move on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110), Nigeria officially flagged off...

India to begin export of locomotives with fridges, microwaves to Guinea
India is set to export 150 indigenously built locomotives to the Republic of Guinea over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first unit for export on Friday, according to the Ministry of Railways. The locomotives...

Today in Politics: Can Congress, Shashi Tharoor bury the hatchet and move on?
The gap that had started widening between Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor and the Congress now looks more like a yawning chasm after the former said there were some “differences of opinion” with some in the Congress leadership.This comes...

Administration: Ousmane Sonko denounces serious failings in governance
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko took advantage of the Council of Ministers meeting held this Wednesday to issue a harsh indictment of practices observed in several public institutions. He denounced serious, recurring failings that violate the rules...

Nigeria flags off IMO Council election campaign in London
From Idu Jude, Abuja As the IMO Council election draws near, the federal government of Nigeria officially flagged off its campaign for election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 biennium....

Locomotives being exported to Guinea will have refrigerators, microwaves for loco pilots
The 150 indigenously-built locomotives set to be exported to the Republic of Guinea will feature world-class amenities, including air-conditioned cabins equipped with refrigerators and microwave ovens for the comfort of loco pilots. The Railway...