India and the European Union have agreed to collaborate on developing advanced technologies and securing critical raw material supply chains to strengthen economic ties and support sustainable development.
India and South Korea are partnering to strengthen their positions in the global shipbuilding market, aiming to counter China's dominance through technology transfer and joint ventures.
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 Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that the government is considering a system where
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
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
The Indian government is engaging with stakeholders to streamline compliance procedures and enhance financing avenues for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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
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
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights India's unique diplomatic stance, enabling dialogue with nations like Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran.
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.
