India inks landmark cross border pact; more nations to join

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 22:28

India Monday achieved a milestone with the signing of a motor vehicles pact with Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh enabling seamless transit of passenger, cargo and vehicles with the first stage of the USD-8 billion road connectivity project set to begin in October.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, ING Bank sign MoU for cross-border biz

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 20:24

Private sector Kotak Mahindra Bank on Friday inked a pact with ING Bank for exploring opportunities arising from cross-border business, investments and trade flows across various geographies, including Europe.

EU antitrust regulators to open extensive probe into e-commerce

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 15:32

European Union regulators plan to open a year-long extensive investigation into e-commerce as part of efforts to do away with barriers and boost cross-border trade in the bloc, the EU`s antitrust chief said on Thursday.

Switzerland begin talks for framing tax info exchange law

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 21:09

In another step to prevent cross border tax evasion, Switzerland today began consultations for framing a legislation related to sharing tax information automatically with other nations, including India.

Cross border tax evasion of Rs 9,951 crore detected in last 3 years

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 22:33

The customs field formations, including Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, detected 1,914 cases involving tax evasion worth Rs 4,769.25 crore in 2013-14.

US top court examines rules on cross-border air pollution

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 07:45

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on environmental rules aiming to reduce smog that drifts from one state to another.

Cross-border trafficking a concern for Assam: Tarun Gogoi

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:43

Cross-border trafficking was a major concern for Assam which was on the rise as the North East region shared borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Friday.

India shouldn`t talk to Pak till cross-border terror stops: BJP

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:09

BJP on Monday said "talks and terror" cannot go hand in hand and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not hold parleys with Pakistan till it stops terror activities emanating from its soil against India.

BJP protests against Pak shelling

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 21:33

The state unit of BJP on Saturday held a protest here against the firing and shelling by Pakistani troops on the border areas of Jammu for the past few days.

India, Pak authorities discuss cross-border trade, travel

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 12:33

Indian and Pakistani officials met at Zero Point Chakan-da-Bagh in Poonch District to discuss matters related to cross border trade and travel.

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi highlights cross-border threat

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 22:41

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday highlighted the threat from across the border and sought the help from the central government to counter such forces.

Sebi ahead of curve in checking cross-border misconduct: IOSCO

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 14:38

Indian capital market watchdog Sebi has been appreciated by global regulators' body IOSCO for early implementation of effective measures to curb misconduct in cross-border financial services activities.