India and South Korea to Discuss Trade Expansion at FTA Review Meeting in Seoul
India and South Korea will hold the 11th round of FTA review talks in Seoul from July 17-19, focusing on boosting trade and market access for key products like steel, rice, and shrimp. The comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) has
Minister Piyush Goyal in Switzerland to Boost EFTA’s $100 Billion Investment in India
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Switzerland to advance commitments under India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). This includes discussions with industry leaders to promote India’s trade and economic interests. Goyal met
Adani Ports Expands Global Presence with New Port in Vietnam
Adani Group has unveiled plans to build a new port in Vietnam, marking its fourth international port. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to broaden its infrastructure footprint globally and bolster trade opportunities. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone
Sunita Williams Shares Message on India-US Space Collaboration from ISS
On America’s Independence Day, NASA’s Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams delivered a heartfelt message from the International Space Station (ISS) to the US embassy in Delhi. She highlighted the strong partnership between India and the United States in space exploration and
Akasa Air Launches Daily Direct Flights Between India and UAE
Akasa Air has started daily direct flights connecting Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. The inaugural flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on July 11, 2024, at 17:05 IST and is scheduled to arrive at Zayed International Airport in Abu
Shyam Sablani Honored with Yang “Wendy” Liu Award for Supporting International Students
Shyam Sablani, professor of food engineering at Washington State University (WSU), has been honored with the Yang “Wendy” Liu award for his efforts in making international students feel at home. The award, presented by Sharon Fraser-Allen from the Office of
Indians Can Now Use UPI for Payments in Qatar
Indians traveling to Qatar can now make payments using UPI by scanning a QR code. This development follows an agreement between NPCI International Payments (NIPL) and QNB, the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration will
Indian-Origin Editor Sana Goyal Joins International Booker Prize 2025 Jury
Indian-origin writer and publishing director of Wasafiri, Sana Goyal, has joined the jury for the International Booker Prize 2025. This prestigious literary prize, celebrated for its recognition of translated fiction, recently announced its new jury on its official website and
New Bengaluru Airport to Span 4,500-5,000 Acres and Serve 100 Million Passengers
Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil announced on Wednesday that a new airport will be constructed in Bengaluru to accommodate growing passenger and cargo demands. The proposed airport will span 4,500-5,000 acres and is expected to serve 100 million passengers
India-Taiwan Pact Eases Trade for Certified Agricultural Products
India and Taiwan have implemented a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic agricultural products, effective July 8. This is the first bilateral agreement between the countries specifically for organic goods, aimed at simplifying trade and reducing certification costs. The decision
