India can become logistics hub of the region and beyond : World Bank
WASHINGTON : In order to achieve the target of becoming one among the top-25 countries in terms of logistics efficiency, PM Gati Shakti platform should be overlaid with trade flow data, multi-modal parks have
CMA CGM and Google have partnered to pioneer AI-driven logistics
MARSEILLE : French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM has signed a partnership with Alphabet’s Google to speed up deployment of AI solutions across its operations worldwide, the two companies announced on Thursday. CMA
NITI Aayog reconstituted, 15 union ministers, NDA allies made part of it
NEW DELHI : The Narendra Modi-led NDA Government on Tuesday reconstituted the NITI Aayog, with four full-time members and 15 union ministers, including from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees. Prime
India targets $110 billion FDI a year to help boost economy
NEW DELHI : India is aiming to boost annual Foreign Direct Investment by more than 50% to help lift economic growth, according to a top official at the government’s investment promotion agency. “For the
FSSAI rejects import of over 1550 food items on grounds of food safety
NEW DELHI : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reportedly rejected the import of over 1,550 food products over the course of the last two years. In the financial year
‘China ready but I want India to do it’: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on key $1 billion river project
DHAKA : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government would prefer neighboring India execute a $1 billion river development project, a move that would soothe New Delhi’s security concerns. “China is ready but
ADB keeps India’s GDP growth projection for FY25 unchanged at 7%
NEW DELHI : Asian Development Bank kept India’s FY25 growth forecast unchanged at 7 percent from its April outlook, according to its latest report released on July 17. The Asian lender projected the economy
Maersk announces updated surcharges worldwide
COPENHAGEN : Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to Bahrain for all dry containers starting 28 July 2024. Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Currency