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Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 2025 News Image Indian arabica shipments rise 60% in Jan-Feb on good demand.
Indian arabicas are experiencing strong demand from overseas buyers in the early part of this calendar year, despite overall coffee shipments lagging behind last year’s levels due to a persistent global supply shortage. Per Coffee Board data, the permits issued during the first two months were up 64 per cent for premium arabica parchment variety at 9,881 tonnes over 6,025 tonnes a year ago. Similarly, the arabica cherry exports were up 60 per cent at 2,636 tonnes (1,647 tonnes).
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 06, 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
Mar 06, 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
Mar 04, 2025 News Image India, Israel discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in agri sector.
Ambassador of Israel to India Reuven Azar on Friday called on Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi and discussed opportunities for strengthening cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors between the two nations. The meeting focused on the upcoming visit of the Israel Agriculture and Food Security Minister, the impact of Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across 20 states on productivity, precision irrigation, post-harvest management, and market access issues.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 04, 2025 News Image Bargaining with Brussels: India-EU free trade talks in focus.
India and the European Union (EU) have resolved to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year. As negotiations progress, key elements of New Delhi’s trade relationship with Brussels are under discussion. The EU is India’s second-largest trading partner.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com