India has enough forex to handle rise in global oil prices, economy poised for high growth
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) While the Iran war has already driven Brent crude up around 9 per cent to near $80 per barrel and LNG prices by around 50 per cent in the global market, India has sufficient foreign exchange reserves, a low current account deficit (CAD) of 0.8 per cent of GDP in […]
India’s Free Trade Agreements expand to cover 38 countries
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India has steadily expanded its network of free trade agreements over the past few years to reach nine FTAs spanning as many as 38 countries, an official statement said on Friday. These agreements have been negotiated with openness, balance and the national priority of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, according to the […]
US grants 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil
Washington, March 6 (IANS) In a significant development, in the wake of the ongoing Iranian war, the Trump administration authorised a one-month window for India to import Russian crude oil. “President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil to keep flowing into the […]
India, Japan discuss strengthening defence technology cooperation, economic security
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister Sadamasa Oue on Friday, discussing strengthening the defence technology and economic security. “Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan. They had a productive exchange of views on […]
India urges its nationals in Qatar to follow guidelines issued by local authorities
Doha, March 6 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Doha issued a fresh advisory on Friday, urging its nationals in Qatar to follow the guidelines issued by local authorities, especially the Ministry of Interior. The Embassy noted that it is also sharing advisories issued by Qatari authorities on its social media channels. According to the latest […]
India seeks more balanced trade ties with Japan
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India has highlighted the potential for growth in exports to Japan in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and services, at a high-level meeting in Tokyo, for achieving a more balanced bilateral trade relationship, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. During the […]
India to operate 58 flights from Gulf cities as Middle East airspace remains closed
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian carriers have taken initiatives to operate 58 flights on Wednesday to repatriate passengers stranded in the Middle East, even as most regional airspace remained closed or restricted amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. “Indian carriers are further planning 58 flights on 4th March, including 30 by […]
India and Rwanda discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India and Rwanda held the Joint Commission Meeting on Tuesday, reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, education, science and technology, digital platforms, culture and people-to-people contacts. Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign […]
India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, conveying that India stands firmly in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns any violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. During their conversation, the two leaders emphasised the urgent need to restore […]
Canada bets big on India’s growth by crucial $2.6 billion Uranium deal
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Recently concluded $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement of Canada with India strengthens Ottawa’s economic ties in the Indo‑Pacific, uses India’s sheer “scale of industrial growth” and helps reduce reliance on US as a single market, a report has said. The report from One World Outlook said the agreement, announced as […]
