Foreign Relations
SAI20 Summit in Goa Prioritises on Blue Economy & AI
SAI20 Summit in Goa Sets Priorities on Blue Economy and Responsible AI, Encouraging Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Among SAIs
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Defence
Indo-Maldives joint military exercise “ekuverin”
The 12th edition of the joint military exercise “Ex Ekuverin” between the Indian Army & the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand from 11 to 24 June 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of JC of India-UAE CEPA
Successful conclusion of the 1st Meeting of the Joint Committee of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement […]
Foreign Relations
5th India-Romania Foreign Office Consultations
The 5th Round of India-Romania Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) was held on 12 June 2023 in Bucharest. […]
Foreign Relations
Ms Shubhdarshini Tripathi appointed as next Ambassador of Serbia
Ms Shubhdarshini Tripathi appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia […]
Foreign Relations
Ms Nilakshi Saha Sinha appointed as Ambassador to Georgia
Ms Nilakshi Saha Sinha concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Georgia […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 42/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a result of this determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 13th June 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
PM addresses G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting today via video message. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Shilpak N. Ambule appointed as the next High Commissioner of Singapore
Dr Shilpak N. Ambule (IFS: 2002) presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Vipul appointed as Ambassador to State of Qatar
Shri Vipul (IFS: 1998) presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar. […]
Foreign Relations
PM holds a telephone conversation with President of South Africa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Mr Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi
The G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency is scheduled to be held between 11-13 June 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar will chair the meeting. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 SAI Summit opens in Goa
The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) of India are the Chair of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group under India’s G20 Presidency. […]
Foreign Relations
WHO report significant impact of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Program
We are witnessing the role of safe drinking water in saving lives, empowering women and girls, and contributing to ease of living […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Droupadi Murmu Visits to Republic of Serbia
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu paid a State Visit to the Republic of Serbia from 07-09 June 2023 at the invitation of H.E. Mr Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
ICAR signs an MOU with Amazon Kisan to Empower Farmers
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi signed a MoU with Amazon Kisan to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding the farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income. […]
Technology
PM Modi meets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Mr. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI had called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday. Replying to a tweet by CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, the Prime Minister tweeted: […]
Defence
Maiden India-France-UAE maritime partnership exercise
The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise. […]
Foreign Relations
1st Round Table Joint meeting between India and New Zealand
he first Round Table Joint Meeting between India and New Zealand with the industry and industry associations of both countries took place today in New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi speaks with Crown Prince Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. […]
Finance
G20 IFAW Group Meeting Concludes in Goa
The Third G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group Meeting (IFA WG) under the Indian Presidency concluded in Goa on June 7, 2023. […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 40/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a result of this determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 8th June 2023., for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of EAM to South Africa and Namibia
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) paid official visits to the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Namibia from 01-06 June 2023. […]
World
PM congratulates Prez Murmu on receiving Suriname’s highest civilian honour
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Rashtrapati Ji on being conferred the highest civilian award of Suriname – Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star. […]
Delegations
PM Modi accepts invitation to address Joint Meeting of US Congress
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is honoured to accept the invitation to address the Joint Meeting of the United States Congress by Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House. […]
World
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Suriname
President of India Witnesses Cultural Festival on the Occasion of Commemoration of 150 Years of Arrival of Indians in Suriname […]
World
Coal Ministry Organizes programs to promote Eco-friendly Lifestyle
On the occasion of World Environment Day (05th June 2023), the Ministry of Coal and Coal PSUs have organized numerous programs to encourage employees and local communities to embrace sustainable and Eco-Friendly Lifestyles in line with the LiFE activities […]
Events
3rd G20 IFAWG meeting organizes in Goa
The Third G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group (IFAWG) meeting under the Indian G20 Presidency is being organized during 6-7 June 2023 in the vibrant state of Goa. […]
Foreign Relations
G20’s 3rd HWG Meeting under India’s Presidency
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwant Khuba delivered the inaugural address at a side-event of the 3rd G20 Health Working Group Meeting. […]
Defence
Chief of the Army staff on a two-day visit to Bangladesh
General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) has proceeded on a two-day visit to Bangladesh from 05 to 06 June 2023. […]
Education
NCGG completed training of 60th batch of civil servants
The 2–week 60th capacity building programme (CBP) for the civil servants of Bangladesh organised by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) concluded on 2nd June 2023. […]
Events
Startup20’s 3rd meeting on Global startup ecosystem growth and innovation
The second day of the Startup20 Engagement Group meeting in Goa witnessed crucial discussions and meetings aimed at strengthening collaboration and aligning efforts towards the growth and support of startups globally. […]
World
India – EU Connectivity Conference
The Ministry of External Affairs, the EU Delegation to India, and the Asian Confluence jointly organized the India – EU Connectivity Conference in Meghalaya on 01 – 02 June 2023. […]
Events
G20 3rd EWG Meeting concludes successfully in Geneva
The 3rd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency successfully concluded today in Geneva. The three-day meeting, which took place from June 31st to June 2nd, 2023 […]
Education
South Centre Event on International Taxation concludes successfully
Keeping in view the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for India’s G20 Presidency to attempt to voice the views of the Global South on important international issues […]
Business
Support for winners and finalists of National Startup Awards
The handholding support for winners and finalists of the National Startup Awards 2022 was launched by the Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on 02.05.2023 […]
General
Govt. convenes 2nd meeting with leading Oil Producers
In order to sustain the decreasing trend in the domestic prices, Secretary, of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Shri Sanjeev Chopra convened a 2nd meeting today in New Delhi […]
General
PM Modi to flag off Goa’s first Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat will cover journey between Mumbai and Goa in approximately seven and half hours; saving about one hour of journey time as compared to the current fastest train in the route […]
General
Coal Production Goes up to 76.26 M Tonne in May 2023
Jun 02: The Ministry of Coal has achieved a remarkable feat with a substantial surge in overall coal production during […]
Business
Startup20 Group gears up for 3rd meeting in Goa
Startup20 Engagement Group, operating under esteemed India’s G20 presidency, is all set to host its much anticipated third meeting here in Goa. […]
Business
VUCL Nepal signs MoU with NHPC in New Delhi
NHPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) in New Delhi today for the development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal. […]
World
MOS V.Muraleedharan to visit Maldives
Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MOS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs of India, will pay an official visit to Maldives from 03-04 June 2023. This will be the first visit of MOS to the Maldives. […]
Foreign Relations
PM of Nepal calls on the President
H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the Prime Minister of Nepal called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 1, 2023). […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 39/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a result of this determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 2nd June 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Government of India for April 2023
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India for the month of April 2023 has been consolidated and reports published […]
Defence
3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue
The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 31 May 2023 in New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia
His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, visited India from 29-31 May 2023 on his maiden State Visit marking the culmination of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia in 1952. […]
Defence
27th meet of WMCC India-China Border Affairs
The 27th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 31st May 2023 in person in New Delhi. Joint Secretary (East Asia) from MEA led the Indian Delegation. […]
Foreign Relations
Secretary (CPV & OIA) to visit Bahrain
Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs of India (MEA), paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the 6th Foreign Office Consultation between India and Bahrain from 29-31 May 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
India – EU Global Gateway Conference
The Ministry of External Affairs, the EU Delegation to India and the Asian Confluence are jointly organizing the India – EU Connectivity Conference in Meghalaya on 01 – 02 June 2023. […]