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06 Mar, 2025 News Image Jaishankar’s Visit to the UK & Ireland: Focus on bilateral ties, FTA and increasing diplomatic presence.
Deepening of India-UK relations in various areas including economic, diplomatic, fight against terrorism are topping agenda of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s ongoing six day official visit to the United Kingdom. His six-day visit starting March 4, 2025 trip also highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and enhanced diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
 Source:  financialexpress.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image Arunachal Cabinet approves key policies to boost agriculture, horticulture, and tourism.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, convened today, March 5 for in-depth discussions on three pivotal policies aimed at strengthening the state’s horticulture, agriculture, and tourism sectors. These policies, designed with strategic roadmaps and financial frameworks, incorporate modern interventions to drive sustainable growth.
 Source:  indiatodayne.in
06 Mar, 2025 News Image India Strengthens Trade Ties with Central Asia via INSTC’s Eastern Route.
India’s trade and connectivity with landlocked yet resource-rich Central Asia received a significant boost with the recent shipment of a cargo consignment from Gujarat via the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
 Source:  logisticsinsider.in
06 Mar, 2025 News Image Bangladesh: 37,250 tonnes of rice arrive from India, Pakistan.
Two consignments of 37,250 tonnes of rice imported from India and Pakistan have arrived at Chittagong Port. Of this, 26,250 metric tonnes of rice was purchased from Pakistan and 11,000 metric tonnes from India. This information was given in a notification signed by Imdad Islam, Senior Information Officer of the Food Ministry, on Wednesday (March 5).
 Source:  jagonews24.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image Bangladesh tenders to buy 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders say.
The deadline for submission of price offers is March 19. The tender continues heavy rice purchasing in international markets by Bangladesh after its domestic crop was damaged last year. Floods in August and October destroyed an estimated 1.1 million tons of rice, prompting Bangladesh to expand imports to cool rising food prices.
 Source:  brecorder.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image India will increase beef production, exports in 2025: USDA.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that India will increase its beef (mostly carabeef) production and exports in 2025. This underlines the Indian government's increased policy support, which spurs domestic and global demand. USDA forecasts that beef production will increase to 4.64 million metric tons (MMT), up from 4.57 MMT in 2024, and exports will increase to 1.64 MMT from 1.56 MMT last year.
 Source:  newindianexpress.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image PM Modi unveils 2 new missions to boost output, exports.
Nudging the Indian industry for 'big steps' to take advantage of global opportunities at a time when the world is looking at India as a trusted partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the launch of two missions to promote manufacturing and exports in the country. 'Identify new products that can be manufactured in the country to meet global demand,' Modi urged the industry while addressing a post-Budget webinar on ‘Regulatory, Investment and Ease of Doing Business Reforms’.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image Indian rice likely to gain from US tariff war with Mexico, Canada.
Even as US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs send the world into a spin, India can look to tap an unlikely opportunity – the country can export rice to Mexico, Canada and other countries that import rice from the US. The reciprocal tariff regime could impact its rice exports and this could be a great opportunity for India, a rice-surplus country, according to Samarendu Mohanty, an acclaimed global rice expert.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
06 Mar, 2025 News Image India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth.
The UK-India partnership will strengthen further with the opening of 2 new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester, boosting regional economic ties and delivering on the growth agenda. It comes as the UK welcomes Indian investment deals worth more than £100 million which is creating jobs, strengthening growth, and helping working people by putting more money in their pockets.
 Source:  gov.uk
06 Mar, 2025 News Image Philippines seen to reduce rice imports this year.
The country’s rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing shortfall in domestic production. 'It might level off but still [reach] over 4 million [metric] tons, mainly due to the drop in palay prices and the widening gap between requirements and local production,' Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) national manager Raul Montemayor said in a Viber message on Tuesday.
 Source:  business.inquirer.net