Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practicesThe United States is proposing a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil. This action follows an investigation into unfair trade practices. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Govt extends ban on import of milk products from ChinaFood regulator FSSAI had recommended extending the ban until all labs at ports are modernised to test the chemical.
23 Apr, 2019, 09.21 PM IST
Government extends ban on import of milk products from China for 6 monthsThe ban was first imposed in September 2008 and later extended from time to time. The last ban imposed by Directorate General of Foreign Tr...
25 Jun, 2018, 02.53 PM IST
China bans exports of nuclear, dual use technologies to North KoreaThe ban, with immediate effect, follows UN Security Council resolutions, a Commerce Ministry statement said.
15 Jun, 2016, 07.48 PM IST
Japanese chemical weapons abandoned in China to be destroyedJapan had abandoned at least two million tonnes of chemical weapons at about 40 sites in 15 Chinese provinces at the end of World War II.
30 Nov, 2014, 03.33 PM IST
Govt working on standards to check sub-standard goods' importsThe Commerce Ministry has been tasked to coordinate with all the departments on the matter.
01 Sep, 2013, 12.59 PM IST
China admits existence of pollution-linked 'cancer villages'Facing flak over poor pollution control measures, China for the first time has admitted the existence of "cancer villages" due to the produ...
22 Feb, 2013, 09.04 PM IST
- India extends ban on import of Chinese milk, milk products
India today extended the ban on milk and milk products from China for another year till June 2013, according to the foreign trade office.
02 Jul, 2012, 07.36 PM IST
- India extends ban on milk imports from Chinese
India has extended ban on import of milk and its products from China for another six months, according to the foreign trade office.
26 Dec, 2011, 10.19 PM IST
- India extends ban on milk and milk products import from China
India on Thursday extended the ban on import of milk and milk products from China for another six months, according to the foreign trade of...
24 Jun, 2010, 04.41 PM IST
- India bans chocolate imports from China: Report
India has banned imports of chocolates and chocolate products from China due to fears they might be contaminated with the industrial chemic...
27 Jul, 2009, 02.49 PM IST
- China bans 17 harmful substances in food: govt
China has banned 17 substances, some commonly used as disinfectants or insecticides, as food additives as part of a four-month safety campa...
16 Dec, 2008, 11.36 AM IST
- Bulk drug prices go up as Olympic fever rises
Indian drug cos hit as China stops production at chemical firms to cut pollution.
08 Jul, 2008, 02.48 AM IST
- China to ban air freighting of 'dangerous goods'
China will ban airlines from carrying explosives for civil use, guns and ammunition to six Olympics host cities, including Beijing, for thr...
17 Jun, 2008, 11.15 AM IST
- China suspends exports of toys with toxic chemical
China's government has suspended exports of toys covered with a toxic chemical that have been subject to recalls from Australia to the Unit...
10 Nov, 2007, 09.00 AM IST