Connectivity

India and Saudi Arabia think big on people-to-people ties amid surge in weekly flightsIndia and Saudi Arabia think big on people-to-people ties amid surge in weekly flights

India and Saudi Arabia think big on people-to-people ties amid surge in weekly flights

India and Saudi Arabia are quietly but steadily resetting their ties driven by greater economic integration with a renewed thrust…

2 years ago
India, Iran, Russia hold crucial meet in Tehran amid PM Modi’s call to galavanise the 7200 km North-South CorridorIndia, Iran, Russia hold crucial meet in Tehran amid PM Modi’s call to galavanise the 7200 km North-South Corridor

India, Iran, Russia hold crucial meet in Tehran amid PM Modi’s call to galavanise the 7200 km North-South Corridor

India, Russia and Iran have pressed the pedal on the much-needed exercise to complete the 7,200 km International North South…

2 years ago
India quietly counters China’s BRI with 7,200 km transport corridorIndia quietly counters China’s BRI with 7,200 km transport corridor

India quietly counters China’s BRI with 7,200 km transport corridor

The 7,200 km long International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) connecting India and Russia is now rapidly coming to life…

2 years ago
Why BJP’s success in the Northeast state elections is important for India?Why BJP’s success in the Northeast state elections is important for India?

Why BJP’s success in the Northeast state elections is important for India?

The assembly election results of the three northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya have boosted BJP’s foothold in the…

2 years ago
India and Gulf eye common power grid, boosting connectivityIndia and Gulf eye common power grid, boosting connectivity

India and Gulf eye common power grid, boosting connectivity

India has been steadily charting a new course in deepening economic and strategic relations with the Gulf countries. Not only…

2 years ago
Indian envoy calls for early free trade deal with Bangladesh to push growthIndian envoy calls for early free trade deal with Bangladesh to push growth

Indian envoy calls for early free trade deal with Bangladesh to push growth

The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between New Delhi and Dhaka has the potential for a new institutional framework…

2 years ago
India, Bangladesh gain as goods flow from Kolkata to Northeast states via ChittagongIndia, Bangladesh gain as goods flow from Kolkata to Northeast states via Chittagong

India, Bangladesh gain as goods flow from Kolkata to Northeast states via Chittagong

The trans-shipment exercise between Kolkata and India’s northeastern states via Bangladesh will open up a new horizon for both South…

2 years ago
In jibe at China, Jaishankar at SCO meet says connectivity projects should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of membersIn jibe at China, Jaishankar at SCO meet says connectivity projects should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of members

In jibe at China, Jaishankar at SCO meet says connectivity projects should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of members

India has reiterated the need for better connectivity in the Eurasian region which should be built on "centrality of interests"…

2 years ago
Centre okays Rs 26,000 crore war chest for 25,000 new towers to boost digital connectivityCentre okays Rs 26,000 crore war chest for 25,000 new towers to boost digital connectivity

Centre okays Rs 26,000 crore war chest for 25,000 new towers to boost digital connectivity

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology and Railways, has highlighted the importance of connectivity for expansion of…

2 years ago
Integration among South Asian nations key for food and energy securityIntegration among South Asian nations key for food and energy security

Integration among South Asian nations key for food and energy security

Cecile Fruman, World Bank’s Director, Regional Integration and Engagement for South Asia says as demand from Europe is expected to…

3 years ago
A connected Eurasia is closer to reality as India takes over SCO presidencyA connected Eurasia is closer to reality as India takes over SCO presidency

A connected Eurasia is closer to reality as India takes over SCO presidency

Discussions on regional connectivity, primarily on the development of strategic Chabahar Port as a commercial transit hub for the landlocked…

3 years ago
In a first, vessel from Kolkata reaches Bangladesh port for transhipment of steel to AssamIn a first, vessel from Kolkata reaches Bangladesh port for transhipment of steel to Assam

In a first, vessel from Kolkata reaches Bangladesh port for transhipment of steel to Assam

In a significant move that will boost connectivity between India and Bangladesh, a vessel from Kolkata arrived at Chattogram port…

3 years ago
India, Bangladesh economic integration key for development of both countriesIndia, Bangladesh economic integration key for development of both countries

India, Bangladesh economic integration key for development of both countries

Enhancing regional cooperation among countries has come to the fore as challenges and uncertainties rise amid the Russia-Ukraine war and…

3 years ago
Will India soon ring Bangladeshi ports to push overseas trade?Will India soon ring Bangladeshi ports to push overseas trade?

Will India soon ring Bangladeshi ports to push overseas trade?

<p> <strong>The successful completion of a trial run for trans-shipment of cargo movement from Kolkata to the northeast through Mongla…

3 years ago
Trade gets a boost as cargo trucks between India, Bangladesh now take just three days to crossTrade gets a boost as cargo trucks between India, Bangladesh now take just three days to cross

Trade gets a boost as cargo trucks between India, Bangladesh now take just three days to cross

<p> <strong>In a major development that is expected to boost trade between New Delhi and Dhaka, cargo trucks can now…

3 years ago