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Topic: BIMSTEC summit

BIMSTEC must shift from lofty goals to tangible outcomes. PM Modi’s 21-point plan is a start

The BIMSTEC Free Trade Area remains stalled since 2004, delaying trade liberalisation and weakening investor confidence.

After the Modi storm & a ‘breaking story’, it’s a wrap at the BIMSTEC summit. Bangkok moves on

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

At meeting with Yunus, Modi raises safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, says vitiating rhetoric best avoided

The leaders met on sidelines of BIMSTEC summit. Yunus last week provoked New Delhi with statement that Bangladesh ‘only guardian’ of ocean in region as India’s Northeast ‘landlocked’.

PM Modi meets Myanmar junta chief, reiterates commitment to help in recovery from earthquake

India had launched Operation Brahma to provide relief in the aftermath of the earthquake that killed thousands in Myanmar. The two leaders met on the sidelines of BIMSTEC summit.

India-Thailand reset ties amid Trump’s tariffs, elevate relations to ‘strategic partnership’

The two countries agreed to discuss establishing a ‘strategic dialogue’ between their security agencies. This comes a day before a meeting of BIMSTEC leaders.

An unassuming summit in an Asian megapolis—a view of the BIMSTEC summit from the ground

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

BIMSTEC FTA part of ‘Bangkok Vision 2030’, roadmap to be agreed upon at summit—Secretary General Pandey

Speaking exclusively to ThePrint, Indra Mani Pandey highlights key expected outcomes from the BIMSTEC Summit, including a maritime pact.

Modi to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus, Nepal PM Oli & Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok

The first bilateral meet between Modi & Yunus is set to take place in Bangkok on the margins of the BIMSTEC leaders summit. Dhaka is set to become chair of the regional grouping.

‘Every region must look out for itself,’ says Jaishankar at BIMSTEC, as Trump unveils global tariffs

At BIMSTEC ministerial meeting, the EAM highlights the importance of India’s Northeast for the region, in the wake of Yunus’s ‘ocean guardian’ remark for Bangladesh in China.

Why a BIMSTEC maritime pact has gained fresh importance amid Yunus’s ‘landlocked’ comment

The summit on 3 and 4 April also comes at a time when Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand are also experiencing political instability at home.

On Camera

Punjab govt must take Centre into confidence on new anti-sacrilege bill

What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.