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Agreements worth Rs 3,000 cr signed for development of inland waterways in Northeast

Guwahati: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has entered into agreements worth Rs 3,000 crore with various stakeholders for developing the sector and boosting industrial connectivity in the Northeast, an official statement said on Friday. It said Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed during the India Maritime Week 2025, held recently in Mumbai. Union…

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Afghanistan seeks Indian investments, promises conducive environment

New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Commerce and Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi on Friday invited Indian businesses to invest in the landlocked nation, promising a conducive environment to foster bilateral trade and boost economic cooperation. He outlined mining, agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals, information technology, energy and textiles as areas where significant opportunities exist for business engagement. Azizi,…

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Security Council recommends army deployment during general polls in Nepal

Kathmandu: The National Security Council of Nepal has recommended mobilising army personnel to ensure security during the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The National Security Council (NSC) reviewed the country’s security situation on Thursday and advised the Cabinet to deploy the army under the provisions of Nepal’s Constitution. Recommendations were made with an…

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