Author: Viplavi Vinod Joshi

The Indians in The United States and Canada started to hoard large bags of India-exported rice immediately after the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry of India banned export of non-basmati rice on 20th July. The Indian Government took this decision to keep local prices stable as the general elections are around the corner in 2024. Situation in the US According to reports by the Frontline, Indian Americans are anxiously stocking up their granaries with multiple bags of a variety of rice. Rice is an essential component of the Asian diet therefore, a ban on export of white rice is a…

The President of the island nation of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in New Delhi on Thursday. He is on a two-day visit to India to conduct bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening economic ties. On Friday, both leaders engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the possibilities of establishing a petroleum line and land bridge connectivity projects between the two nations. The talks took place in Hyderabad House in New Delhi. India-Sri Lanka Relationship While addressing Sri Lankan President’s visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of Sri Lanka in India’s neighborhood first policy. He…