September 23, 2026 10:53 AM

India sees CELAC as an important partner in shaping a more representative global order: EAM Jaishankar

India and the regional bloc of Latin American and Caribbean countries have a shared interest in ensuring that the Global South has a “stronger voice” in determining the future of the international system, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. He made these remarks at the India-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session. “India sees CELAC not just as a regional grouping,...

March 5, 2025 8:42 PM

Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise over 100 provisions, simplify business processes: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the government is committed to encouraging global economic partnerships, leveraging technology to strengthen traditional sectors, and significantly enhancing India's export potential. Addressing a post-budget webinar on the theme Regulatory, Investment, and Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Reforms, she said the government will now introduce the Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise more than 100 provisions in various laws. This will further si...