At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

India told the United Nations Security Council that it calls for a 'pragmatic engagement' with the Taliban as New Delhi underlined that a focus on only punitive measures will ensure a 'business as......

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati, and launched several rail and road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,250......

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the National Investigation Agency for not properly presenting its case in a terror funding matter involving Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah,......

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

China probably seeks to capitalise on the de-escalation of tension along the Line of Actual Control with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent the deepening of US-India ties, according......

India may sign WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement

India may finally sign the World Trade Organization's Trade Facilitation Agreement following discussions with the US on the details of an indefinite ‘peace clause’ on food security,......

Integrated Customs platform on cards in digitisation push

To digitise Customs processes, the Union finance ministry is planning to integrate the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE), Risk Management System (RMS), and Indian Customs Electronic Data......

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication......

India might trip on WTO trade facilitation pact

Even as India’s demand for exchange of information on Customs cooperation has been accepted under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, a number of loopholes......