Pakistan has offered India consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav who has been in jail in Pakistan on charges of espionage and terrorism.India has said that it was evaluating the Pakistani proposal. The International Court of Justice(ICJ) had ordered on July 17 that Pakistan must undertake an effective review and reconsideration of Jadhav’s conviction and sentencing… Continue reading India received proposal of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav from Pakistan: MEA
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Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
The United States has praised India for cooperating in enforcing the oil sanctions on Iran. This statement came after India has brought down the import of oil from Iran to almost zero. The tensions between the US and Iran have started after US had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal that aimed to curb Iranian… Continue reading Highly gratified by cooperation from ‘great friend’ India on Iran: U.S.
Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s Technical Liaison Unit(ITLU) in Moscow, Russia. The establishment of this unit will help ISRO to collaborate with Space agencies/industries in Russia and neighbouring countries for mutually synergistic outcomes. Further,this unit will also help in ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme which requires development of some… Continue reading Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
New Delhi may not join interim arrangement to replace appellate body at WTO
India is unlikely to strike bilateral deals with World Trade Organization (WTO) members such as the European Union (EU) and Canada. The deal aims to work out an interim arrangement to preserve the dispute settlement function of the multilateral body by agreeing to set up arbitration panels to resolve disputes. The Appellate body considered the… Continue reading New Delhi may not join interim arrangement to replace appellate body at WTO
India must convince industry of RCEP’s benefits: Australia
Australian High Commissioner to India has said that Indian government must convince the industry of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) benefits. Recently,Indian Commerce minister had met industry bodies to review issues that India would need to keep in mind when continuing deliberations on the RCEP in China. The associations had said that industries are apprehensive of… Continue reading India must convince industry of RCEP’s benefits: Australia
Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief
Indian Navy Chief has said that the Indian armed forces will need to respond to China’s rapidly-expanding military might, especially its growing naval footprint in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR). This statement comes after China had released its defence white paper, which mentioned Chinese military’s increased global focus. China is also in the process of constructing… Continue reading Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief
New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
A new India-UK bilateral pilot scheme known as “UKEIRI Mobility Programme:Study in India” has been launched. The scheme aims to support Britain’s universities to collaborate with Indian partners in order to send UK students to India during their studies. The program is an initiative of Universities UK International (UUKi) and British Council India. The program… Continue reading New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
IMF cuts India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 to 7%
The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released the World Economic Outlook report.The report has projected a slower growth rate for India in 2019 and 2020.It has projected that Indian economy will grow at 7.0% in 2019 and 7.2% in 2020. The downward revision of 0.3 percentage point for both years reflects a weaker-than expected outlook for… Continue reading IMF cuts India’s growth forecast for 2019-20 to 7%
India will achieve 8% plus growth from FY 2020-2021 onwards: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman has said that India will achieve economic growth of 8% plus from fiscal year 2020-2021. This growth will be achieved as foundation has been laid and the transformation has begun with the passing of structural reforms like the Goods and Services Tax and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. He also emphasised that… Continue reading India will achieve 8% plus growth from FY 2020-2021 onwards: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline will be a game-changer for Nepal: Indian Ambassador
Indian Ambassador to Nepal has announced that Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline will start commercial operation by August,2019. The 69-kilometre long petroleum pipeline from Motihari in Bihar to Amelkhgunj in Nepal has been constructed by India. The project will reduce the huge transportation cost for Nepal.The commercial operation of the oil project will also ensure reduction… Continue reading Motihari- Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline will be a game-changer for Nepal: Indian Ambassador
