International News

Faster visas for minorities from three nations

The Home Ministry has further liberalised the process for granting long-term visas (LTVs) to minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 17th Jul 2018

China eyes Indian pharma as U.S. trade turns cloudy

China is preparing to give swift regulatory approvals to India-manufactured drugs as Beijing looks for new commercial partners ahead of what could be a protracted trade war with the United States.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Jul 2018

Relief for guests from Bangladesh

India will sign a pact with Bangladesh to ease visa restrictions for citizens from the neighbouring country.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Jul 2018

Iran softens stand, says it knows India’s concerns

A day after threatening to cut special privileges for India Iran toned down its rhetoric and said that it “understands” the challenges Delhi is facing on the energy front.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Jul 2018

The low-down on India-Iran oil trade

Iran has always been one of India’s main suppliers of oil, second only to Iraq and Saudi Arabia, with exports that totalled more than 27 million tonnes last year.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Jul 2018