As the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect today, the first consignments from different parts of the country have begun their journey to the UK. In Hyderabad, the inaugural consignment of export shipments from Telangana to the UK was flagged off this morning. The launch...
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom will come into force from tomorrow. The landmark deal grants Indian exports zero-duty access to 99 per cent of tariff lines in the UK market. It reflects the shared commitment of India and the United Kingdom to...
India and New Zealand have significantly expanded their strategic engagement in recent years, with the signing of a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), growing military exchanges, customs cooperation and collaboration in science, agriculture and mobility, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. A major milestone came during New Zealand Prime Minister...
Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Friday, with the Sensex surging more than 700 points and the Nifty trading above the 24,000 mark after Thursday’s range-bound session. Strong earnings from heavyweight companies, positive global cues and other supportive factors boosted investor sentiment. The Sensex opened at 77,395.63...
India and Russia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism, including violent extremism, radicalisation and terror financing, during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in New Delhi. The meeting, held on July 8, was co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in...
India is holding on to its crown as the world’s fastest-growing major economy with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting it to grow at 7 per cent during the current calendar year. IMF’s flagship biannual report, the World Economic Outlook Update, released today projected India’s gross domestic product to...
Global crude oil prices rose more than two per cent as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran threatened to shatter the fragile ceasefire that had brought some relief to global energy markets. Brent crude was trading nearly 2.3 per cent up at 75 US dollars and 87 cents...
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Dr Jaishankar thanked Prime Minister of Kuwait for support to Indian community’s welfare and well-being. In a social media post, the External Affairs Minister welcomed the vision of Mr Al Sabah for stronger and mutually beneficial...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Indonesia on Monday for a three-day official visit aimed at reviewing bilateral relations and further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit, scheduled from July 6 to 8, will be Prime Minister Modi’s first bilateral visit to Indonesia since the two countries...
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force today. The agreement was signed in September last year in New Delhi. The Finance Ministry said that the BIA is a landmark step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations and ensuring a secure and predictable investment climate. It said that...