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New form of globalisation a must post-Covid: Shringla
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 21, 2020 11:26 PM IST
One of India’s priorities in the post-pandemic era is to make the country the nerve centre of global supply chains in line with the prime minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), Shringla said.
India needs to invest in regional disaster relief mechanisms | Opinion
By Saneet Chakradeo
UPDATED ON SEP 13, 2020 07:13 PM IST
With climate uncertainty, humanitarian emergencies in the region are poised to grow. India must invest in regional frameworks for disaster management and take the lead in setting up a road map for greater cooperation
New IIT-Guwahati director plans extension centres in northeast
By Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service
PUBLISHED ON JUL 05, 2019 02:31 PM IST
The Director said that the move, however, requires permission from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD).
India must see Bimstec as a step towards global prominence
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON JUN 10, 2019 08:02 AM IST
It should be seen as a test of India’s ambitions to be a leading power. If India cannot harness the Bay of Bengal region firmly to its own trajectory, it can hardly aspire to have a lasting influence on any other part of the world.
‘Even if we ignore terrorism, there are other issues’: S Jaishankar hints at Pakistan
By Rahul Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 21, 2020 11:46 AM IST
In his first public engagement after taking over as the external affairs minister, Jaishankar also touched on the US-China trade dispute arguing that that every clash presented an opportunity.
Neighbourhood first: Capacity needs to match the commitment
By Constantino Xavier | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 02, 2019 07:07 PM IST
Failure to deliver on commitments has begun to affect New Delhi’s reputation and, in some cases, perversely incentivised neighbours to further deepen their outreach to China
Sri Lankan president arrives in Delhi for prime minister Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
By Asian News International | Colombo, Sri Lanka
PUBLISHED ON MAY 30, 2019 02:58 PM IST
Leaders from all BIMSTEC member-states have confirmed their attendance at the event. The bloc’s member nations include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand besides India.
Three-tier security, 10,000 cops on vigil for NDA II oath-taking function
By HT Correspondent | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 30, 2019 12:51 PM IST
Three-tier security will be functional all through the ceremony, which is expected to be attendfed by 8000 people, with the inner most ring provided by the VIP and Rashtrapati Bhavan security.
Bimstec now focus of India’s regional ties
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 30, 2019 07:50 AM IST
Bimstec was formed as Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand-Economic Cooperation (BIST-EC) in June 1997.
Pakistan downplays Imran snub by India, pushes for dialogue
By Imtiaz Ahmad | Hindustan Times, India
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2019 11:05 PM IST
On Monday, Indian officials said there were no plans to invite Khan to PM Modi’s oath-taking ceremony. Hindustan Times reported that India was keen on leaders from BIMSTEC countries attending the event. This grouping excludes Pakistan.
The focus on BIMSTEC was long overdue
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON MAY 28, 2019 07:44 PM IST
The invite to BIMSTEC leaders for Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony should be an excellent opportunity to remedy the problems with the regional grouping and use it as a vehicle to enhance trade and connectivity in the region
With invite to PM Modi oath-taking ceremony on May 30, India shifts focus on Bimstec
By Shishir Gupta and Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2019 07:47 AM IST
Inviting the leaders of Bimstec to the inauguration also took care of another tricky issue confronting the NDA – how to maintain the focus on India’s neighbourhood without having to extend an invitation to Pakistan, given the rocky state of bilateral relations.
Bimstec leaders invited to PM Modi’s oath-taking ceremony on May 30
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2019 07:42 AM IST
The BIMSTEC member states are: Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan and India.
India must be prepared for the long haul on the Bimstec front
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2018 07:42 PM IST
While the countries around the Bay of Bengal are part of one of the fastest growing economic regions, trade among them accounts for only five percent of all trade in the region. Even the implementation of the connectivity master plan will take a long time
Bimstec to launch ambitious land, air, sea transport plan
By Moushumi Das Gupta & Jayanth Jacob | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2018 08:50 AM IST
The draft connectivity master plan has been arrived at after over a decade of discussions at various levels.
Nepal Army Chief declines Indian Army’s invite to attend conclave of BIMSTEC defence heads
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 10:59 AM IST
After Nepal decided to skip the first ever BIMSTEC military exercise in India, its newly appointed Army Chief Purna Chandra Thapa has declined an invite by the Indian Army to attend a conclave of army chiefs
India must review its Nepal policy
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2018 07:06 PM IST
New Delhi can pretend there are no problems in India’s relationship with its northern neighbour, but the tensions, beneath the surface, will continue to deepen
On Nepal’s pull out from BIMSTEC military drill, India says move ‘not convincing’
By Prashant Jha | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2018 02:24 PM IST
Nepal’s decision to pull out came just over a week after Kathmandu hosted a significant summit of Bimstec countries, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nepal Army not to join in BIMSTEC military exercise to be held in India
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Kathmandu
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2018 11:34 PM IST
The Nepal Army has withdrawn from the first Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) military exercise to be held in India
Nepal PM defends BIMSTEC joint military exercise against criticism from lawmakers
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Kathmandu
PUBLISHED ON SEP 05, 2018 08:29 AM IST
KP Sharma Oli was forced to respond after ruling and opposition party leaders questioned the decision to join the Bimstec military exercise and sought an answer from the premier.
Through Bimstec, India and China must engage with smaller countries
By Akhilesh Upadhyay
UPDATED ON SEP 04, 2018 11:49 AM IST
For Nepal, India has been the most important trading partner but Kathmandu’s economic engagement with China has deepened in recent years
BIMSTEC can fill SAARC’s space
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2018 12:44 PM IST
It is clear India is looking to the two-decade-old Bimstec to get around the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc), which has become dysfunctional because of differences between New Delhi and Islamabad, and to counter China’s creeping influence in countries around the Bay of Bengal due to the spread of its Belt and Road Initiative
In win for India, BIMSTEC calls for crackdown on terror
By Jayanth Jacob and Anil Giri | Hindustan Times, Kathmandu
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2018 11:03 PM IST
Though no country was named as a supporter of cross-border terrorism, the declaration buttressed New Delhi’s stance on the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
PM Modi wraps up Nepal visit after attending BIMSTEC Summit
By Press Trust of India | Kathmandu
UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2018 12:06 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his visit to Nepal will further deepen India-Nepal friendship as he wrapped up the two-day tour after attending the 4th BIMSTEC Summit
BIMSTEC calls for holding accountable states that encourage terrorism
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2018 04:33 PM IST
The Kathmandu Declaration issued at the end of the two-day 4th BIMSTEC summit, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi among others, deplored terror attacks in all parts of the world including in BIMSTEC countries
PM Modi holds talks with Thai counterpart, reviews bilateral ties
By Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India, Kathmandu
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2018 12:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “productive talks” with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha during which the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties.
Bimstec summit: PM Modi discusses ties with Sirisena, Hasina
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Kathmandu
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2018 12:00 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties
India committed to working with BIMSTEC members to enhance connectivity: PM Narendra Modi
By Press Trust of India | Kathmandu
UPDATED ON AUG 30, 2018 07:42 PM IST
The BIMSTEC is a regional grouping comprising India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. The grouping accounts for 22% of the global population, and has a combined gross domestic product of $2.8 trillion.
What is BIMSTEC and why is it important for India?
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 30, 2018 11:21 AM IST
This is only the fourth summit of the sub-regional group of seven countries in South Asia and South East Asia that had started with four countries in 1997.
Access to Bay of Bengal region is key, says Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
By Jayanth Jacob and Anil Giri | Hindustan Times, Kathmandu
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2018 07:22 AM IST
In an interview to HT, Nepal foreign minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said he doesn’t see Bimstec and Saarc as rival groupings.
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