Nepal’s tea exports to India to ease as it softens quality inspection rules
Producers say repeated trade disruptions leave them unconvinced the latest decision will ensure smooth exports.
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India reopens tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years
Dinesh Trivedi, the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, announced the decision at the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park today.
Bhutan and India deepen space-tech ties through satellite intelligence partnership
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Indian PM Modi to inaugurate Rajasthan refinery on July 4, months after fire incident forced postponement
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India, China note progress towards ‘gradual normalisation’ of ties: Ministry of External Affairs
This came during discussions held between National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs…
Nepal tea industry shutdown puts 60,000 workers at risk after India tightens export rules
More than 80 factories and estates in Jhapa and Ilam remain closed, pushing daily wage workers into an immediate income and livelihood crisis.
At least 18 students killed in India coaching centre fire: PM Modi and local minister announce goodwill for deceased’s families
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US plans to curb the call centre industry. The Philippines, India are gearing up for a fight
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India-US ties strained after Strait of Hormuz attack kills 3 Indian sailors
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