Connectivity

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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?

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 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 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 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 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 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 security

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

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago