India, US gear up for Strategic Dialogue

India and the United States are set to discuss a range of key issues like Pakistan and Afghanistan at their third Strategic Dialogue. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna is in Washington for the......

Vietnam Emerges As India's Key Defence Partner

The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Dialogue signalled a move from routine talks to deeper cooperation, with new deals on submarine rescue and defence industry to support stability in the Indo-Pacific,......

Next US-Pak strategic dialogue in October

The third round of US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue will be heldin Washingtonon October 22, special Af-Pak envoy Richard Holbrooke said on Monday as he lauded international efforts, especially by......

Pranab to visit Japan for strategic dialogue

India and Japan will hold their first strategic dialogue on March 22 when External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee travels there on a visit that is expected to further strengthen bilateral......

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

'We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in the supply chain.' IMAGE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Vice Minister Sun......

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as......