DPIIT issues updated SOP for processing FDI applicationsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has streamlined Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal processing wit...
05 May, 2026, 03.58 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
India in talks with Nepal for ethanol exports, exploring shipments to SAARC nationsIndia is discussing ethanol exports with Nepal and other SAARC countries. This initiative aims to support farmers and strengthen the rural ...
01 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
India to lead South Asia growth at 7.6% in FY26, says World BankIndia will lead South Asia's economic growth. The World Bank forecasts India's economy to expand by 7.6% in FY26. The region's overall grow...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
India sent 56 L COVID-19 vaccines to foreign nations as gift;100 L doses as commercial supplies: MEAIn a major announcement, India on January 19 said it will send COVID-19 vaccines under grant assistance to several countries, including Bhu...
04 Feb, 2021, 10.29 PM IST
Coronavirus: Army readying teams for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, AfghanistanThe sources said the teams for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan are being readied as part of India's policy of extending helpi...
21 Apr, 2020, 07.58 PM IST
Modi bats for joint SAARC strategy to fight coronavirus, gets prompt support from neighbours"I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight coronavirus. We could discuss, via video...
14 Mar, 2020, 08.57 AM IST
Draw lessons to avoid another Dokalam: PLA to IndiaReacting for the first time to Gen Rawat's comments, Colonel Wu Qian, spokesman of the Chinese Ministry of Defence, told a media briefing t...
25 Jan, 2018, 04.49 PM IST
Rail freight service to connect India with Iran, TurkeyConsidered to be a major boost for trade and economic development, a trans-container goods train from Dhaka to Istanbul covering Bangladesh...
03 Mar, 2017, 10.31 PM IST
SAARC nations keen to further trade ties with IndiaAfghanistan with delegates of 30 members are taking part in meet. Bangladesh with its 36 while Sri Lanka with 38 delegates are taking part ...
08 Dec, 2016, 10.47 PM IST
India's decision to pull out made it easier for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to skip Saarc summitBangladesh was unlikely to send Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the meet given her party’s ideological differences with Pakistan over war ...
29 Sep, 2016, 08.17 AM IST
SAARC Summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan"As per SAARC rules the Summit will not be held if any member-country refused to attend," Pakistan PM Sharif's Advisor on Foreign Affairs S...
28 Sep, 2016, 10.14 PM IST
Showcase by women entrepreneurs from SAARC countriesSCWEC, first began in 2001 in Colombo with the objective of developing and promoting women entrepreneurs in the South Asian region.
17 Sep, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
SAARC Yatra: Jaishankar in Afghanistan for talksJaishankar was received by senior Afghan officials and Indian High Commissioner Amar Sinha at the airport.
04 Mar, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
India to set up HVDC transmission line with Nepal, BhutanIndia is working to set up an energy efficient power transmission line (HVDC) with Nepal and Bhutan as part of its energy security plans.
05 Dec, 2013, 01.22 PM IST
- SAARC Election Commissions forge joint forum for cooperation, India to chair first one
Election Commissions of SAARC nations today set up a joint forum to promote mutual cooperation for enhancing their capabilities in conducti...
02 May, 2012, 02.35 PM IST
- India to allow duty free import from South Asia LDCs
India will allow tax free import of over 4,500 items from neighbouring countries from January 2008 to facilitate trade in the South Asian r...
21 Nov, 2007, 04.30 PM IST