Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Nepal govt restricts imports of mangoes from IndiaNepal has banned Indian mango imports citing pesticide levels and inadequate border quarantine. This move boosts local farmers who now face...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer Siddhartha Singh says cutting white rice & bread won’t help you lose weight; reveals the real secret most dieters ignoreTamannaah Bhatia’s trainer Siddhartha Singh says sustainable weight loss is less about fancy diet foods and more about simple habits like p...
24 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Government in talks with EU on import ban of vegetables from IndiaThe Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has sent a detailed action plan to address the concerns raised by the EU and requested them...
07 Dec, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
India seeks Germany support to lift EU import ban on four vegetablesAgriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh raised the issue during the third Inter-governmental Consultations (IGC) with the German delegation.
05 Oct, 2015, 06.15 PM IST
The Netherlands to help India for lifting EU ban on vegetable importsThe Netherlands will help India in its efforts towards getting the EU ban lifted on imports of certain vegetables, the Agriculture Ministry...
04 Jun, 2015, 08.56 PM IST
India asks EU to lift import ban on some vegetablesIndia has asked the European Union to lift the ban imposed on import of some vegetables like bitter gourd and okra.
07 May, 2015, 11.23 PM IST
European Union lifts ban on import of mangoes from IndiaExport of Indian mangoes to the EU during 2012 and 2013 were valued at USD 6.73 million and USD 10.09 million, respectively.
04 Mar, 2015, 03.09 PM IST
Several nations ban import of pesticide-laced items: HC toldMany countries have banned the import of vegetables and fruits from India due to the excessive use of pesticides, Delhi High Court was told.
11 Feb, 2015, 08.07 PM IST
Taking steps to get EU ban on Indian vegetables lifted: GovtThe govt said it is taking all diplomatic steps to help get the European Union ban on four Indian vegetables lifted and is taking up the is...
22 Jan, 2015, 10.51 PM IST
President Vladimir Putin bans luxury foods in RussiaPutin decreed that imports of meat, fish, vegetables, cheese and dairy products from the US, European Union, Norway, Canada and Australia b...
14 Aug, 2014, 02.15 PM IST
India-EU mango issue: EU team visiting India in SeptemberAmid temporary import ban of Alphonso mangoes, a team of experts from Europe is likely to visit India in Sept to check the measures in plac...
11 Jun, 2014, 06.15 PM IST
EU decision to ban Indian mangoes imports is pre-mature: Rajeev KherKher said that India has urged the EU's director general for trade to arrive at an early solution for the issue.
01 May, 2014, 05.46 PM IST
- Onion prices set to rise in Punjab after Pak bans exports
Retail prices of onion are set to move further upward by Rs 5 to 7 per kg in Punjab following the ban imposed by Pakistan on onion exports ...
06 Jan, 2011, 06.42 PM IST
- Pesticide level in veggies, fruits rises
The presence of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables is getting higher than the maximum permissible levels (MPL), revealed a recent ...
10 Jun, 2009, 12.27 AM IST
- From Russia to New Zealand, Indian fruits face entry barriers
Some Indian fruits and vegetables have been banned in countries such as China, the US and Japan.
19 Mar, 2008, 04.06 AM IST