India is not ‘extractive economy’ and is not pursuing ‘narrow economic activities’ in Africa: Jaishankar

India is not ‘extractive economy’ and is not pursuing ‘narrow economic activities’ in Africa: Jaishankar

In a veiled attack on China, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that, unlike some other countries, India is not “an extractive economy” and it was not pursuing “narrow economic activities” in the resource-rich African continent. Mr. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Thursday after visiting Zanzibar, made these remarks while addressing the Indian community … Read more

India extends a helping hand to Africa; Ready to send vaccines and medical supplies

India extends a helping hand to Africa; Ready to send vaccines and medical supplies

According to reports, the production of the domestic vaccine has tripled since April and now it has touched almost 300 million doses a month (Photo: UNICEF) With the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, being identified, India extended its support to the African continent on Monday. It has offered to send more COVID-19 vaccines which will … Read more