New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Panama’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a five-day official visit to India aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, saying, “Warm welcome to FM @javierachapma of Panama on his arrival in New Delhi. India and Panama share a close partnership anchored in shar…
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New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India is aiming to achieve an ambitious target of $1 trillion in exports during the current financial year, with a robust double-digit growth from $863 billion in 2025-26. Addressing the Board of Trade Meeting here, Goyal said the country is targeting a 17 per cent surge in merchandise exports to about $530 billion, while services exports are projected to increase by around 11 per cent to nearly $470 billion…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the success of 11 years of the ‘Digital India’ initiative has given the country a new identity worldwide. PM Modi said this feat reveals the resolve of the countrymen to take the nation to new heights by embracing innovation and technology.“Digital India is the strong foundation of a developed and self-reliant India. Over the past 11 years, it has played a crucial role in empowering the poor and deprived, while makin…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India could sign the first tranche of its long-awaited bilateral trade agreement with the United States as early as July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.Speaking to media on the sideline of an event, Goyal further indicated that negotiations between the two countries are nearing a crucial stage despite recent tariff-related concerns.The minister’s remarks have raised expectations of an early breakthrough in trade talks that have been underway …
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Emphasising that the enduring India-Nepal partnership is built on vibrant people-to-people ties, cross-border connectivity, and shared cultural heritage, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday said that both countries have an opportunity to further expand cooperation into new and emerging areas such as startups, artificial intelligence, information technology, and renewable energy. In his opening remarks during a meeting with visiting Nepal Foreign Mini…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) As India and the United States move closer to finalising their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, discussions are expected to include tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the US trade law, with relief from ongoing Section 301 probes emerging as a key focus area, government sources said on Monday.US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is likely to meet Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, once there is greater clarity on the remaining issues in t…
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Minister Nityananda Gond on Wednesday declared the result for the 12th class examinations organised by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, earlier this year. The results for Science, Arts, Commerce and Vocational streams were announced simultaneously by the minister during a press conference at the office of CHSE, Odisha, here. The minister informed that the overall pass percentage this year stood at 85.85 …
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held a productive discussion with senior leaders and policymakers from Germany on strengthening India-Germany economic cooperation and advancing the India-EU trade partnership.“The discussions focused on strengthening the business environment, enhancing investment flows, and deepening collaboration across key sectors including textiles, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, mobility and manufacturing,” Goyal posted…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that he interacted with over 1,000 representatives from industry associations and urged them to seize the unprecedented opportunities emerging through India’s expanding FTA network.In a post on X, the minister said he emphasised the need to prepare early, explore new markets, strengthen Brand India, improve quality and productivity and become more globally competitive.“Inspired by PM Narendra Modi’s vision…
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The current US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of commercial vessels stranded, disrupting global trade and threatening energy supplies, with potential ripple effects for import-dependent economies like India.US officials said more than 22,500 mariners aboard over 1,550 commercial vessels are currently unable to transit the region due to Iranian attacks and threats to shipping.The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical waterway between Iran and O…