The Ministry of Energy and Water has launched two major electricity projects worth over $25 million, aimed at reducing power shortages in Kabul and industrial parks. At the inauguration ceremony, acting Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor emphasized that these projects will significantly improve electricity supply for residents and businesses. The projects include: • A new 189-megavolt […]
Read MoreBangladesh is one of South Asia’s largest rice producers. However, the country still needs to import rice at certain times to balance supply and demand. In 2023, Bangladesh imported nearly two million tonnes of rice from countries including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Bangladesh has signed a contract to import 100,000 tonnes of white rice […]
Read MoreThe terminal, part of India’s effort to enhance National Waterway 2 on the Brahmaputra, is a major cargo and river tourism hub. With the inauguration of the Jogighopa Inland Water Transport (IWT) terminal on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, Bhutan has access to a new riverine trade hub that will boost its trade with […]
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has criticised the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly allocating funds to interfere in India’s electoral process, questioning why American taxpayers’ money was being sent to the country. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington on Sunday, President Trump alleged that India already benefits from […]
Read MoreIndia Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that he was concerned about the presence of Pakistan Army and ISI officials in Bangladesh areas close to India’s Chicken’s Neck area Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, General Dwivedi said that they must make sure that those anti-India elements must not be able to use that […]
Read MoreSri Lanka has clarified that it is not looking to renegotiate the controversial power deal with Indian energy giant Adani Group, despite rising concerns over the terms of the agreement. A senior official from Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry made the statement, reaffirming the government’s stance on the deal, which has been a topic of heated […]
Read MoreBritish International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has signed a $15 million trade loan agreement with Sanima Bank of Nepal. The credit facility will support Sanima Bank’s trade finance activities, funding the import of capital goods for renewable energy projects, particularly in hydropower, as well as manufacturing, food, and agriculture. Hydropower accounts for […]
Read MoreArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is seeking deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes over a five-year period beginning 2026, two industry sources said on Thursday. The joint venture between ArcelorMittal (MT.LU), opens new tab and Nippon Steel (5401.T), opens new tab is seeking six cargoes for delivery each year to either the Dahej or Hazira […]
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has made it clear that India will not be exempt from Washington’s reciprocal tariffs. In a recent interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Trump explained his position on global trade and the US tariff structure. Elon Musk was also present at the time. NDTV reported. Donald Trump said, “I told Prime […]
Read MorePakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan will not compromise with the government under any pressure. This information was given by his sister Aleema Khan after meeting the PTI leader who is incarcerated in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Imran Khan’s comments came to light at a time when various media outlets, including […]
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