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Govt of India Eases restrictions on Laptop & Computer imports Tweaking its policy

The government eased restrictions on laptop and computer imports on Thursday, allowing importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from outside with a simple 'authorisation' indicating quantity and value.

Nepal exports more than 6 lakh kgs of tomatoes to India within two weeks

Nepal has exported 6,69,680 kg of tomatoes to India via three border points within two weeks, records at the customs office along the border have shown. Each kilogram of exported tomatoes was priced at Nrs. 12 which amounts to about 8.036 million Nepali rupees (60,486.42 USD).

India saw 11% dip in defence imports between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Think Tank Report

Amid border conflicts against Pakistan and China, India saw an 11% dip in arms imports between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to India’s "Atmanirbhar Bharat" scheme.

Azerbaijan emerges as an important supplier of crude oil: India

The Fifth round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations was held in New Delhi on 28 November 2022. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West). Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Elnur Mammadov, led Azerbaijan’s delegation. The 4th Foreign Office Consultations were held in Baku on 28 July 2016.

Russian oil imports to India rise from 1% to 21%

Russian fossil fuel exports to China and India have risen significantly since Moscow invaded Ukraine early this year, helping to replenish the Kremlin's war chest even as shipments to the U.S., Europe, and Japan fall sharply.

5 Signs that will tell you to take your Mental Health Seriously…! #WorldMentalHealthDay

Mental Health is more important than your physical health, experts say. And I feel it is true as well. Because for Physical health you can see and observe the signs that your body giving, like headache, Fever, Body pain, stomach upset, etc. But for mental health the signs are easily ignorable and not many people take it seriously. Hence we need to observe these signs more carefully.

India’s Grains Story

Recently India has imposed a ban on the export of broken rice and imposed a 20% export duty on non- Basmati rice except for parboiled rice. A few months back, India had banned the export of wheat also. India’s steps have raised concerns for many countries.

Saudi overtakes Russia to become India's second largest oil supplier

Saudi Arabia emerged as the second-biggest oil supplier to India after a three-month gap, overtaking Russia by a thin margin, while Iraq retained the top spot in August, data from industry and trade sources showed.

No plan of importing wheat: GoI

India's food and public distribution department today said it has enough stock of wheat and denied a media report that said the world's second-biggest wheat producer is planning to start importing the staple foodgrain.

India ditches Russian oil for cheaper Saudi Oil

India slashed its purchases of Russian crude in July for the first time since March this year in the face of cheaper Saudi oil, Reuters reported.

Not flipping a light switch: US defends ties between India, Russia

"We have been very open and honest about our interest. I have a country with a per capita income of USD 2000, these are not people who can afford higher energy prices. It's my moral duty to ensure the best deal," Jaishankar said during an interaction with the Indian community in Bangkok.

India's exports rose by 11.51% to USD 36.27 billion

India's exports rose by 11.51 percent to USD 36.27 billion in July while the trade deficit almost tripled to USD 30 billion during the month due to an over 70 percent rise in crude oil imports, according to official data released on Friday.

Ram Sethu to be declared heritage? Supreme Court to hear case next week

Swamy said that he has already won the first round of the litigation in which the Centre accepted the existence of 'Ram Sethu' and added that the union minister concerned had called a meeting in 2017 to consider his demand to declare the Sethu as a national heritage monument but subsequently nothing happened.

India can produce crude oil at one fourth of import price: Anil Agarwal

India can produce crude oil at one-fourth of the import price if the government allows more private sector participation in exploration and production, Anil Agarwal, chairman, of Vedanta Ltd said in a statement.

Monumental history of Dr Ambedkar! Sites from Vadodara and Satara to be 'Monuments of National importance'?

National Monuments Authority has recommended two sites; Sankalp Bhumi Banyan tree campus in Vadodara and Pratap Rao Bhosle High School of Satara, associated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar the Father of Indian Constitution and a great social reformer, to be declared as Monuments of National importance.

Major Impact of Make In India! Toy imports shrink by 70%, exports shoot up by 61%

For HS Codes 9503, 9504, and 9505, the import of toys to India has reduced from USD 371 Mn in FY 2018-19 to USD 110Mn in FY 2021-22 thus showing a decrease of 70.35 percent.

While crisis further worsens, Sri Lanka govt grants companies of fuel imports

According to Sri Lanka Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, the companies will be selected upon their ability to import fuel and operate without Forex requirements from the CBSL and banks for the first few months of operations.

Center mandates power plants to work on full capacity

To tackle the persisting power crisis across India, the Center has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, mandating all imported coal-based projects to generate power at full capacity, the Ministry of Power said in a statement on May 5.

Sri Lanka asks India for Fertilizers

Sri Lanka has sought the supply of fertilisers from India and the deferral of a payment of $2.5 billion to the Asian Clearing Union as part of efforts to cope with the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

States and private sector should import 19 million tonnes of coal by June end: Central government

India has asked state and private sector utilities to ensure delivery of 19 million tonnes of coal from overseas by end-June, according to a power ministry letter, reflecting an urgency to secure supplies in a pricey market amid increasing blackouts.

Sri Lanka lists 7 essential goods to be imported from India

Crisis-ridden Sri Lanka has zeroed in on seven categories of goods, apart from petroleum products, for sourcing from India this year, utilising the lines of credit that New Delhi has extended to Colombo, sources told FE. These products include essential food items, medicines, cement, textiles, animal fodder, raw materials for key industries and fertilisers.

India's oil imports double within a year

India's crude oil import bill nearly doubled to USD 119 billion in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, as energy prices soared globally following the return of demand and war in Ukraine.

Jaishankar gives beffitting reply to Blinken over Russia import; Key highlights of 2+2 dialogue

During the high-level meeting, the leaders of both countries held a discussion on several issues, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Afghanistan and Pakistan situations, challenges in the Indo Pacific region, and a range of key bilateral issues. Both sides reiterated their commitment to upholding a free, rules-based international order that safeguards sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

Shiv Sena MP praises EAM Jaishankar’s ‘less than Europe’ comeback on India’s Russian oil imports

The foreign minister quipped that instead of pointing the finger at India, the US should take a closer look at its allies in Europe, who are a far bigger consumer of Russian energy.

After series of warnings, US now offers help to India, says ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports

"We do not think India should accelerate or increase imports of Russian energy and other commodities even as those decisions are made by individual countries," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.

European Union announces fifth package of sanctions against Russia

President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced a fifth package of sanctions against Russia on Apr 5, banning Russian coal imports to the EU nations.

US again tries to pressurise India, says not in India’s interest to increase Russian energy imports

White House Press secretary Jen Psaki passed this remark while responding to a question on India's importing of Russian oil. She continues, US expects every country around the world should abide by the sanctions that we announced on Russia.

Hypocrisy of US! Ramped up oil imports from Russia by 43% in past weeks but tries to put pressure on India now

"The US forced the Europeans to impose sanctions against Russia, while they themselves not only continue to import oil from Russia but also increased the volume of supplies of the black gold by 43 percent over the past week, to 100,000 barrels per day!" said Popov.

Defence ministry puts restrictions on import of 107 items to boost indigenisation

India needs to be self-reliant in order to avoid any dependence on other countries when it comes to meeting military requirements.

Russia not major supplier, India always exploring all options: MEA on buying discounted oil from Russia

The statement came after there were reports that India is accepting Moscow’s offer of discounted crude oil and getting closer to establishing an alternative payment system in order to maintain trade with Russia.

Putin Bans raw material export from Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree introducing special economic measures to enhance Russia's security in external trade, the official website for legal information said on Tuesday.

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, US bans Russian oil imports

Russia, the world's third-largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of gas, supplies about 30% of Europe's oil and 40% of its natural gas.

India cuts Crude Palm oil import duty

India has cut its tax on crude palm oil (CPO) imports to 5% from 7.5%, the government said in a notification, as the world's biggest edible oil importer tries to rein in local prices of the commodity and help domestic refiners and consumers.

Defence Ministry stops import of 2,851 components used in defence platforms

This came after the defence ministry on Wednesday notified a positive indigenisation list of sub-systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies and components to achieve self-reliance in defence and minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Units.

India becomes first country to partner up with Sri Lanka to formalise 'critical' deal worth $100 million

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that agreement on Line of Credit worth $100 million between Sri Lanka and India has been formalized, thus getting closer to Lanka's goal of 70 percent renewable energy by 2030.

Customs directs field formations to clear life-saving drug, oxygen equipment imports on the highest priority

Affordable medicine to COVID patients! Govt waives import duty on Remdesivir

In a first, Indian monthly exports cross USD 34 billion for Mar 2021

India and Mauritius enforce CECPA signed in Feb 2021

India and Mauritius signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement ( CECPA ) on Feb 22, 2021. The CECPA is the first trade agreement signed by India with a country in Africa.

Extension of India's Foreign trade policy 2015-2020 up to Sep 2021

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced extension of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) of the Govt of India. The present policy which came into force on Apr 1 2015, was to be implemented for 5 years.

Pakistan to import cotton from India? Textile exporters demand PM Imran Khan

As the unavailability of cotton yarn in Pakistan continues to rise, the country's textile exporters association has urged Pakistan PM Imran Khan to allow import of cotton yarn from India to ensure continuity in growth of export.

Modi govt waives tax, import duty on life-saving medicines for 5-month-old

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after taxes worth over Rs 6 crores on a life-saving drug was exempted by the Centre for a 5-month old girl from Mumbai.

Ladakh's Tso Kar Wetland Complex becomes India's 42nd Ramsar Site

Tso Kar Wetland Complex located in Ladakh has been recently added as the 42nd Ramsar site.

Amid border tensions, China turns towards India for import of rice after 2 years; places order of 5k tonnes

Amid the India-China border standoff, trade between the two world's most populated countries has taken a positive turn as in a major development China has decided to import Indian rice after a gap of two years.

US Imposes Sanctions On Chinese Firm Over Alleged Role In Venezuela Internet Crackdown

Taking a dig at china, United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export Corporation (CEIEC), accusing it of supporting President Nicolas Maduro's efforts to undermine democracy in Venezuela.

Centre calls for Potato import to tackle price hike

Central Government has allowed the import of 10 lakh tonnes of potatoes on Oct 29

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India to end all ammunition import from next year: Indian Army

India to stop importing urea by 2025. But how?

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Govt of India Eases restrictions on Laptop & Computer imports Tweaking its policy

Nepal exports more than 6 lakh kgs of tomatoes to India within two weeks

India saw 11% dip in defence imports between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Think Tank Report

Azerbaijan emerges as an important supplier of crude oil: India

Russian oil imports to India rise from 1% to 21%

5 Signs that will tell you to take your Mental Health Seriously…! #WorldMentalHealthDay

India’s Grains Story

Saudi overtakes Russia to become India's second largest oil supplier

No plan of importing wheat: GoI

India ditches Russian oil for cheaper Saudi Oil

Not flipping a light switch: US defends ties between India, Russia

India's exports rose by 11.51% to USD 36.27 billion

Ram Sethu to be declared heritage? Supreme Court to hear case next week

India can produce crude oil at one fourth of import price: Anil Agarwal

Monumental history of Dr Ambedkar! Sites from Vadodara and Satara to be 'Monuments of National importance'?

Major Impact of Make In India! Toy imports shrink by 70%, exports shoot up by 61%

While crisis further worsens, Sri Lanka govt grants companies of fuel imports

Center mandates power plants to work on full capacity

Sri Lanka asks India for Fertilizers

States and private sector should import 19 million tonnes of coal by June end: Central government

Sri Lanka lists 7 essential goods to be imported from India

India's oil imports double within a year

Jaishankar gives beffitting reply to Blinken over Russia import; Key highlights of 2+2 dialogue

Shiv Sena MP praises EAM Jaishankar’s ‘less than Europe’ comeback on India’s Russian oil imports

After series of warnings, US now offers help to India, says ready to support India in diversifying its energy imports

European Union announces fifth package of sanctions against Russia

US again tries to pressurise India, says not in India’s interest to increase Russian energy imports

Hypocrisy of US! Ramped up oil imports from Russia by 43% in past weeks but tries to put pressure on India now

Defence ministry puts restrictions on import of 107 items to boost indigenisation

Russia not major supplier, India always exploring all options: MEA on buying discounted oil from Russia

Putin Bans raw material export from Russia

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, US bans Russian oil imports

India cuts Crude Palm oil import duty

Defence Ministry stops import of 2,851 components used in defence platforms

India becomes first country to partner up with Sri Lanka to formalise 'critical' deal worth $100 million

Customs directs field formations to clear life-saving drug, oxygen equipment imports on the highest priority

Affordable medicine to COVID patients! Govt waives import duty on Remdesivir

In a first, Indian monthly exports cross USD 34 billion for Mar 2021

India and Mauritius enforce CECPA signed in Feb 2021

Extension of India's Foreign trade policy 2015-2020 up to Sep 2021

Pakistan to import cotton from India? Textile exporters demand PM Imran Khan

Modi govt waives tax, import duty on life-saving medicines for 5-month-old

Ladakh's Tso Kar Wetland Complex becomes India's 42nd Ramsar Site

Amid border tensions, China turns towards India for import of rice after 2 years; places order of 5k tonnes

US Imposes Sanctions On Chinese Firm Over Alleged Role In Venezuela Internet Crackdown

Centre calls for Potato import to tackle price hike