The Ministry further said that any decision on the matter will be taken only after "adequate consultations with all stakeholders," ensuring that the interests of Chandigarh are fully protected.
PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, as part of India's wider diplomatic outreach during the gathering of global leaders.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor on Sunday strongly opposed the Centre's proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill for the upcoming Winter Session, aiming to include Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution.
Goyal indicated that India and Israel may advance their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in two stages. "There is a possibility that we may finalise the first phase of the FTA first and finalise the entire FTA in two phases."
Speaking to the Indian community in Jerusalem, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stressed that people-to-people ties continue to guide the partnership between the two nations.
There was a clear indication that India and Israel might finish the first phase of their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) before moving to the whole deal in a second phase. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, while speaking to ANI, said, "There is a possibility that we may
In a statement on X, Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said the Indian council expressed interest in greater collaboration, including setting up spice production factories in Afghanistan. The discussions also covered issues related to medicine imports, improving spice quality,
PM Modi attended the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, shared updates on meetings with several world leaders, highlighted India's global commitments, and proposed initiatives on development, healthcare, and tackling the drug-terror nexus during the opening session.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (local time) described his three-day visit to Israel as "very successful," noting that both industry leaders and government representatives in Israel have expressed strong enthusiasm for further strengthening bilateral ties with India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg and reaffirmed that India and Brazil will continue to work closely to strengthen bilateral relations.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday strongly opposed the Centre's proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, saying it is a direct attack on Punjab's rights and violates the basic principles of federalism.