US removes four Indian cos from Russia-related sanctions list
Washington, July 1: The US has de-listed four Indian companies from its sanctions list, which were accused of supplying advanced technology and equipment for Russia’s military-industrial base. The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. The four companies include Hyderabad-based RRG Engineering Technologies Private Limited and Lokesh Machines Limited, Ahmedabad-based Galaxy Bearings and New Delhi-based Shaurya Aeronautics Private Limited, according to details shared by the US Department of the Treasury on Tuesday. (PTI)
Nepal resumes tea export to India after weeks
Kathmandu, July 1: The export of tea from Nepal to India has resumed after a gap of two months following ease of regulations by New Delhi, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Wednesday. Export of Nepalese tea to India was halted from May 1 after the Indian Tea Board introduced strict regulation on its import. It resumed on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Khanal informed the National Assembly that the export of Nepalese tea to India has now been eased. India reviewed its policy regarding import of tea from Nepal, which made it possible, he said, adding that he too had held discussion with high officials regarding the matter during his recent visit to India. With the easing of the regulation, trucks carrying Nepalese tea consignments have started heading towards India, Mainali said. Nepal had taken diplomatic initiative to ease regulation to export tea to India. Nepal’s tea manufacturers had halted their production for about two months after India introduced strict regulation on the import of Nepalese tea. (PTI)
Sri Lanka ends state of emergency
Colombo, July 1: Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced an end to the state of emergency that was put in effect after the devastating Cyclone Ditwah hit the island nation nearly seven months ago. Cyclone Ditwah that hit Sri Lanka in late November 2025 killed over 600 people and caused severe flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction across all 25 districts of the country. The government maintained that the state of emergency was needed to expedite disaster response and rescue operations. It also allowed for the deployment of troops to help carry out essential services and coordinate relief recovery and reconstruction efforts. (PTI)
