Government Considers Monthly and Yearly Highway Passes for Passenger Vehicles

By Editor - News Desk January 16, 2025

Government Policies

The Indian government is exploring the implementation of monthly and yearly toll passes for passenger vehicles traveling on national highways. This initiative aims to streamline toll collection and provide greater convenience for regular commuters. Union Minister for Road Transport and

Asia

Bangladesh to Continue Diesel Imports from India Amid Border Tensions

By Editor - News Desk January 16, 2025

Bangladesh has decided to proceed with its diesel imports from India, reaffirming energy trade ties despite recent border tensions. The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) announced that 130,000 metric tonnes of diesel will be imported from India’s Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) throughout 2025. The import arrangement, approved in a recent BPC board meeting, will cost

Asia

India Engages With Taliban Amid Evolving Regional Dynamics

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2025

In a significant shift, India has initiated diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, signaling a pragmatic approach to addressing evolving regional challenges. This outreach comes amid growing concerns over Afghanistan’s security, trade opportunities, and geopolitical stability. India’s outreach focuses on safeguarding its strategic interests in Afghanistan, which has

Industry

Government Initiates Measures to Alleviate MSME Compliance and Financing Challenges

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2025

The Indian government is engaging with stakeholders to streamline compliance procedures and enhance financing avenues for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

International

India Expedites Payments for Russian Oil Ahead of Sanctions Deadline

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

Indian oil refiners are accelerating payments for Russian crude oil imports to ensure transactions are finalized before the enforcement of new U.S. sanctions. These sanctions, set to take effect shortly, target Russian oil producers and a fleet of vessels involved in transporting Russian crude, aiming to curtail Moscow’s revenue streams. The U.S. sanctions focus on

International

India and Saudi Arabia Finalize Haj Agreement for 2025

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

India has formalized an agreement with Saudi Arabia, establishing a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the Haj 2025 season. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by India’s Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. Minister Rijiju expressed the government’s commitment to

International

India Positioned to Engage with Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran: EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights India's unique diplomatic stance, enabling dialogue with nations like Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran.

Government Policies

Government Plans 5-6% Increase in Highway Budget for FY26

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

After a subdued performance in FY25, the Indian government is expected to raise the highway budget by 5-6% in FY26 to boost infrastructure development.

Trade

Malaysia Imposes Duties on Iron, Steel Imports from China, India, Japan, S. Korea

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

Malaysia enforces provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 2.52% to 36.80% on flat-rolled iron and steel products from China, India, Japan, and South Korea to protect its domestic industry.

Asia International

India Offers LCA Tejas with BrahMos-NG Missiles to Indonesian Air Force

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

India proposes LCA Tejas jets equipped with BrahMos-NG missiles to enhance Indonesia's maritime defense capabilities.