New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There has been a significant strengthening of relations between India and Iceland after the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the EFTA countries came into force last year, Iceland's Ambassador to New Delhi, Benedikt Hoskuldsson, told IANS in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union could be signed by the end of this year, German Ambassador to India Dr Jasper Wieck said on Wednesday, adding that unlocking the pact's economic potential and boosting bilateral trade and investment will be among his key priorities.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday said the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has cleared over 23,000 promotions in the last 12 years, and timely career progression is vital to keep employees motivated and ensure effective administration.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Vietnam’s Ambassador to India, Trinh Minh Manh, and an embassy delegation met Tamil Nadu state officials and trade bodies to promote investment, trade and industrial and technology cooperation, a report has said.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh in FY27 to 4 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent in July, citing persistent banking‑sector stress, structural bottlenecks and severe energy shortages, a report has said.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) India’s electronics and semiconductor sector must move to a coordinated whole‑of‑industry approach to turn growing investments and capacity into a globally competitive ecosystem, according to industry experts cited by an official fact sheet on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The elevation of India-New Zealand ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country in July this year, was quickly followed by the ratification of the free trade agreement ( FTA) by New Zealand's Parliament, after which the two countries are moving towards their first bilateral naval exercise as part of the closer maritime cooperation, according to an article published by the Lowy Institute.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period due to the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank staff, all public sector banks and regional rural banks will function normally on Sunday, the 27th of September, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone with the successful commissioning of the latest KAVACH Version 4.0 enhanced safety system for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR), according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The proposed India-Germany submarine deal has been finalised on the German side and the necessary documents have already been agreed upon, German Ambassador to India Dr Jasper Wieck said on Wednesday, adding that the agreement now awaits the completion of internal processes by the Indian side.
