Bangladesh‘s Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration has joined hands with Pakistan to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) amid India’s focus on Bimstec (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) as an effective regional organisation connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia. Advisers of Yunus, including his close aide Mahfuz Alam … Read more
by Faiz ShakirThe Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t just put healthcare providers at the centre of public consciousness; it has also highlighted the pressing need for digital transformation in the sector. The impetus for change is both internal and external. Healthcare organisations face a particular challenge in accommodating practices such as remote working since for many, the … Read more
Maldives on Friday requested India for renewal of DGFT notifications regarding assured supply of essential commodities as per the bilateral trade agreement. India has assured that the commitment will be honoured. This request was made when Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid met his Indian counterpart here. This was their 8th meeting since November 2018 … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on Jan 25, 2021) NEW DELHI: As India’s vaccine diplomacy puts China on the back foot in South Asia, Chinese government mouthpiece Global Times has sought to mount a smear campaign to try and discredit the Indian initiative. India has already gifted the Covishield vaccine manufactured locally by Serum Institute … Read more