Nepal aims for economic growth rate of 7.3% in 16th Plan

May 15, 2024 8:23 PM

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Nepal aims for economic growth rate of 7.3% in 16th Plan

The government of Nepal's policy and programme document for the upcoming fiscal year 2081/82 was tabled at a joint meeting of the federal parliament, with President Ram Chandra Paudel addressing the session yesterday. The economic growth rate of Nepal is projected to reach 7.3 per cent in the next f...

SAARC Secretary General Md. Golam Sarwar concludes his five-day India visit

May 15, 2024 8:20 PM

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SAARC Secretary General Md. Golam Sarwar concludes his five-day India visit

Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC Md. Golam Sarwar today concluded his five day visit to India. During the visit, he interacted with the authorities of the Government of India on issues of cooperation in SAARC. It was the Secretary General’s first offici...

Total exports of merchandise and services in FY 2024-25 surge with 6.88% growth

May 15, 2024 8:18 PM

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Total exports of merchandise and services in FY 2024-25 surge with 6.88% growth

India's total exports of merchandise and services in April 2024 is estimated to be 64.56 billion dollars against 60.40 billion dollars in April 2023. The data shows a positive growth of 6.88 percent on a yearly basis. As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Country's merch...

NIA arrests proclaimed offender in Sri Lankan-Pak espionage case

May 15, 2024 8:15 PM

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NIA arrests proclaimed offender in Sri Lankan-Pak espionage case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today arrested an offender Nuruddin from Mysuru, Karnataka in the Hyderabad espionage case involving a Sri Lankan and a Pakistani national. According to the NIA, Nuruddin was carrying a cash reward of five lakh rupees.   NIA also conducted house searches and s...

3rd Session of India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee held in New Delhi

May 15, 2024 8:10 PM

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3rd Session of India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee held in New Delhi

India and Zimbabwe have agreed to explore cooperation in digital transformation solutions, tele-medicines, rough diamonds, fast payment systems and traditional medicine. During the third session of India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee held in New Delhi, both sides reviewed the bilateral trade and ex...

Unemployment rate in urban areas dips to 6.7% in March quarter: Govt survey

May 15, 2024 8:03 PM

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Unemployment rate in urban areas dips to 6.7% in March quarter: Govt survey

Unemployment rate in urban areas for persons aged 15 and above has decreased to 6.7 per cent during the previous quarter January to March 2024. The unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent during the corresponding period of last year. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey quarterly bulletin (Janua...

India, Eritrea hold second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Delhi

May 15, 2024 8:00 PM

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India, Eritrea hold second round of Foreign Office Consultations in Delhi

The second round of Foreign Office Consultations FOC between India and Eritrea was held in New Delhi today. The Indian Delegation was led by the Joint Secretary (West Asia and North Africa Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs Dr. M. Suresh Kumar. Director General in the Ministry of Foreign ...