New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The first round of India-Maldives negotiations for a free trade agreement began on Monday and will continue till July 7, as the two countries aim to formally sign the pact by the end of this year, the Commerce Ministry announced.”The Government of India has officially commenced the first round of negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Republic of Maldives. The discussions are being conducted in virtual mode and are scheduled from June 29 to Jul…
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Kathmandu, May 28 (IANS) The Nepali government on Thursday invited applications from qualified Nepali citizens for appointment as Nepal’s ambassadors and permanent representatives to various countries and international organisations. It is for the first time that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought to appoint the country’s ambassadors through open competition among aspiring candidates. However, the ministry has not specified the countries for which applications have been sought.Earlier,…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As central government employees and pensioners await the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission, expectations around salary and pension hikes are steadily building across the country. Key aspects such as the fitment factor, implementation timeline, likely pay revisions, and arrears continue to remain at the centre of discussions amid ongoing uncertainty.The 8th Pay Commission is expected to recommend revisions in salaries, pensions, and allowances for central government emp…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he has held talks on the India-Israel free trade agreement with a high-level Israeli delegation. “I had a productive interaction with the Israeli team, reflecting our shared commitment to deepening economic engagement. It is encouraging to see both sides working closely to unlock new opportunities in trade, innovation and growth, further strengthening our valued partnership,” Goyal said in a post on X.”As…