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Union Budget 2025 : India may shift focus to railways from road transport in infrastructure push
NEW DELHI : India will bump up spending on the modernisation of its railways in the upcoming federal budget while marginally increasing allocations to road building, two government sources said. Prime Minister Shri Narendra
January 21, 2025
Green nod for second and third phases of Vizhinjam Port expansion likely in March
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Vizhinjam International Seaport which began commercial operations in December 2024 is expected to receive the environmental clearance for the second and third phases of the development of the port by March.
January 21, 2025
Global shipping giant MSC explores India for shipbuilding and repair opportunities
GENEVA : The world’s largest container shipping line, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has initiated preliminary discussions with India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to identify a suitable greenfield site for developing a shipyard.
January 21, 2025
Govt. of India allows 1 million metric tons sugar export amid limited surplus
NEW DELHI : Indian Government on Monday allowed exports of 1 million metric tons of sugar during the current season to September 2025 to help mills of the world’s second biggest producer export surplus
January 21, 2025
Over 50,000 garment workers left jobless as Bangladesh’s apparel sector faces crisis
DHAKA : The garment industry, a crucial driver of Bangladesh’s export economy, is currently grappling with a series of challenges that have led to a significant downturn. In the past year, at least 76
January 21, 2025
Panama Canal “is and will remain” Panamanian: Panama’s President tells Trump
PANAMA CITY : Panama on Monday rejected President Donald Trump‘s pledge that the United States would be “taking back” the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control. “I must
January 21, 2025
Indian Coffee : Brewing success on the global stage
NEW DELHI : India’s journey with coffee began centuries ago, when the legendary holy saint Baba Budan brought seven Mocha seeds to the hills of Karnataka in the 1600s. His simple act of planting
January 21, 2025
India transforms from importer to exporter, shipping 135,877 tons of Frozen French Fries in 2023-24
NEW DELHI : In 1992, Lamb Weston, an American processed food company, initiated the import of Frozen French Fries (FF) into India, targeting star hotels. Canadian multinational McCain Foods entered the Indian market in
January 21, 2025