The government’s decision to slash its allocation for Iran’s Chabahar port by two-thirds in the latest Budget will be a further blow to India-Afghan trade.
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U.S. ban lends support to Baloch fighters
Following the U.S. ban on the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the militant organisation’s support base has widened within the political spectrum of Balochistan.
US corporate sector welcomes Indian budget, says it will attract FDIs
The American corporate sector hailed the Indian Budget noting that it is not only inclusive but also attractive for foreign investments.
Union Budget 2019-20: Bhutan gains, Chabahar loses in Budget share
Union Budget 2019-20 puts an outlay for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Pakistan action exposes terror complicity: India
Ministry of External Affairs said that reported Pakistani actions against terrorists and terror groups have exposed the country’s complicity in using terrorism as a tool of statecraft.
India says Iran oil imports not stopped
Recent statement from government indicating that there is still some confusion in India’s position on stopping oil imports from Iran in line with sanctions by the United States.
Pakistan cracks down on Hafiz Saeed amid growing international pressure
Pakistani authorities announced a crackdown against Hafiz Saeed, leader of the group blamed for deadly attacks on Mumbai in 2008, amid growing international pressure to act against militant groups.
U.S. Senate passes legislative provision to give India NATO ally-like status
The U.S. Senate has passed a legislative provision that brings India at par with America’s NATO allies and countries like Israel and South Korea for increasing defence cooperation.
5G trials: Chinese official urges India to include Huawei
Calling for India to include Huawei in its 5G trials despite the U.S. government’s opposition to the Chinese telecommunications major, a senior Chinese official said New Delhi must not be “exclusive” in its choice.
U.S. EB-5 applications
The United States has decided to effect a steep increase in the application fee for its Immigrant Investor Visa Programme, EB-5.