Minimum import price on arecanuts raised to Rs 162 a kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 14:54

"It has, therefore, been decided to increase the MIP on import of arecanuts from existing Rs 110 per kg to Rs 162 per kg with immediate effect to safeguard the interest of domestic farmers," an official statement said.

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

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:22

The same stood at USD 20 billion in 2013-14.

`Growing coordination among militant groups threat to India`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 11:38

Increased use of the Internet, change of tactics like attacking crowded places, recruitment of educated youths, and coordinated activities by several terror groups in the Indian sub-continent pose serious challenge to the country`s security.

24 prisoners freed, 1,000 get remission in Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 18:29

A total of 24 prisoners were freed from Tihar Central Jail here and 1,000 others, except those convicted for rape, smuggling, and drugs offences, got remission in their sentences ranging from 15 days to two months on the occasion of the Republic Day, an official said.

Indian economy projected to grow at 5.3% in 2014: UN

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:47

India's economy is projected to grow at a slower-than-expected rate of 5.3 percent this year, according to a United Nations report which said the country's slowdown may have bottomed out.

Financing alone not to solve problem of farmers: Bankers

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:15

Seasoned bankers representing various institutions said that farmers should take benefits from various credit schemes, but loans alone cannot improve their economic lot.

South Asian rights bodies support Khobragade`s maid

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:56

A coalition of South Asian rights bodies in the US has came out in support of Devyani Khobragade`s maid Sangeeta Richard, who has claimed that she suffered while working for the Indian diplomat.

UK watchdog calls for photo ID amid South Asian fraud fears

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:01

The Electoral Commission, which undertook a consultation on `Electoral Fraud in the UK` last year, found that electoral fraud is committed in areas largely populated by some South Asian communities.

ILO, EU to support welfare of migrant workers of South Asia

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 16:58

Seeking to promote the welfare of "vulnerable migrant workers" from India, Nepal and Pakistan to the Gulf countries, the ILO and EU today launched a joint 2.41 million euros project here.

South Asia pushes for Turkmen pipeline but troubles loom

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 17:06

The risks are huge, but so are the potential rewards, as plans advance for a pipeline carrying natural gas from central Asia to energy-hungry south Asia through the wilds of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

South Asian gay rights group disappointed with SC ruling

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 15:26

Describing it as a "setback", an eminent US-based South Asian gay rights group today expressed disappointment over Indian Supreme Court`s ruling that gay sex between consenting adults was a criminal offence.

Sufferings in India has doubled in recent years: Gallup poll

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 08:59

Suffering in India has more than doubled in recent years with one in every four Indian reported to be bearing the brunt of the nation`s poor economic performance in recent years, a latest Gallup poll said.