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India to launch coffee consumption drive

India has planned to launch a coffee consumption campaign on behalf of global coffee growers who suffered huge financial losses on account of falling coffee prices and soaring labour cost. The five-year coffee consumption campaign will be organised in collaboration with top global roasters including Nestle,Starbucks,cafe chains and the Government of India. As per International… Continue reading India to launch coffee consumption drive

India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill

US lawmakers has introduced a bill called HR 2123 to strengthen US-India strategic partnership.The legislation if passed would ensure that the US State Department treat India as a NATO ally for the purposes of the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed legislation follows the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA),2017.The NDAA had designated India as a major… Continue reading India could soon become a ‘NATO ally as US lawmakers introduced a new bill

Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump

North Korean leader has said that he is open to a third summit with US President.But the summit will take place only if United States offer mutually acceptable terms for an agreement.Further,US president has also welcomed the idea of a third summit. The two leaders had first met in Singapore last year.Further,they had also met… Continue reading Kim Jong Un said he is open to a third summit with President Donald Trump

India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal

India has emerged as a net importer of steel for the first time in three years during fiscal year 2019.It became a net importer despite being the second largest steel producer. India’s imports has increased due to (a)demand for better quality of steel in the domestic market and (b)reduced exports due to imposition of tariffs… Continue reading India shifts to net steel importer in 2018-19 fiscal

Drug advisory board proposes stringent norms for medical devices

Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended that the Centre should include all medical devices in the country under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 in a phased manner.Currently,the government regulates 27 notified medical devices under the law. Recommendations of DTAB to the Government are binding in nature.The Health Ministry will now be required to issue… Continue reading Drug advisory board proposes stringent norms for medical devices

Oil imports from Iran may be reduced as U.S. mulls waiver

Indian officials has been working closely with the United States to ensure that India gets a better deal on (a)the extension of the Iran oil sanctions waiver and (b)decision on withdrawing India’s preferential Generalised System of Preferences(GSP) status. During discussion with US officials,it was indicated that decision on the GSP withdrawal could be deferred until… Continue reading Oil imports from Iran may be reduced as U.S. mulls waiver

Must Read News Articles – April 14th, 2019

Archives Oil import from Iran may be reduced as U.S. mulls waiver Indian officials are working closely with U.S. officials to ensure that two upcoming deadlines in early May, for the extension of the Iran oil sanctions waiver, as well as the final decision on withdrawing India’s preferential Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) status, end… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 14th, 2019

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