March 2015

Act east through the North-East

E-Pao, 30 March 2015
The ‘Look East Policy’ changed into the ‘Act East Policy’ under the present political dispensation led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More…

INDIA-NEPAL POWER TRADE AGREEMENT: CHALLENGES BEFORE OPPORTUNITIES – ANALYSIS

Eurasia Review, 24 March 2015
The Power Trade Agreement (PTA) signed between Nepal and India in September 2014 was much touted as the most significant achievement of the 18th SAARC summit. More…

India-South Asia trade reaches $19.21 billion in April-January period

The Times of India, 20 March 2015
India’s merchandise trade with seven South Asian countries has reached USD 19.21 billion during April-January period of the current fiscal. More…

Pakistan hopes Modi’s visit will go beyond SAARC

Daily Times, 19 March 2015
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Wednesday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to his country during the next SAARC meet would go beyond SAARC issues. More…

Saarc-CCI bid to boost regional economic ties

E.Kantipur, 09 March 2015
Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Saarc-CCI) has announced it is coming up with a number of initiatives to enhance regional trade and investment in the South Asian region in line with promises made in the 18th Saarc Summit. More…

Fostering nuclear stability in South Asia

The Express Tribune, 06 March 2015
The India-US joint statement issued during President Barack Obama’s recent visit to India envisages India’s early membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), an informal arrangement that aims to ensure responsible nuclear trade for peaceful purposes to prevent nuclear weapon proliferation. More…