Foreign Relations
PM Modi Meets NEC Chairman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Dr. Nobuhiro Endo, Chairman, of NEC Corporation on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. […]
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Technology
MoUs renewed at 7th India-Canada Joint S&T Cooperation Committee meeting
Two MoUs were renewed at the 7th India-Canada Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC) meeting that took place in Ottawa, setting priorities for the next period in a variety of innovative fields.
Business
ONGC Becomes First Entity To Trade On Indian Gas Exchange
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become the first Exploration and Production (E&P) company in India to trade domestic gas on Indian Gas Exchange. […]
Technology
Citizens can now access Digilocker services on the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp
Citizens can now download Digilocker documents such as PAN cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, among others
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Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Interacts with Indian Community in Japan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with over 700 members of the Indian diaspora in Japan on 23 May 2022.
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Foreign Relations
IIA between the Govt of India and the Govt of USA
The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) today in Tokyo, Japan. […]
General
KTM conducts Adventure Academy in Bangalore
KTM, the world’s #1 and India’s fastest-growing premium motorcycle brand, conducted the KTM Adventure Academy in Bangalore on the morning of 22nd May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s Statement ahead of his visit to Japan
I will be visiting Tokyo, Japan from 23-24 May 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan. […]
Technology
Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
The Portal BioRRAP will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval required for biological research and development activity in the country.
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Technology
Army Chief Reviews Security Situation In Kashmir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)General Manoj Pande is on a two-day visit to Kashmir. The COAS is on his maiden visit to Kashmir after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army. He arrived at Srinagar on 21 May 2022.
Foreign Relations
India-Singapore condemns terrorism in all its formats
The 4th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime between India and Singapore was held in Singapore from 18 to 19 May 2022. […]
Finance
218 Kg Of Heroin Worth Rs 1,526 Crore Seized Off Lakshadweep Islands
An operation was launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) after it developed specific intelligence over a period of several months that two Indian boats would be sailing from the coast of Tamil Nadu and would receive narcotics in huge quantities somewhere in the Arabian sea, during the second/third week of May 2022.
Business
Govt lifts export prohibition on bamboo charcoal for higher profitability in industry
The government has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal, a move that would facilitate optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the Indian bamboo industry. […]
Foreign Relations
India Records Highest Annual FDI Inflow Of $83.57 Billion In FY21-22
India rapidly emerges as a preferred investment destination; FDI inflows have increased 20-fold in the last 20 years; FDI equity inflows in Manufacturing rise by 76% in FY 2021-22 […]
Business
Agri-tech startups are vital for India’s economic growth: Union Minister
Says, a new wave of Agritech Start-ups has come up in India in the last few years due to enabling policy environment provided by the Modi government to address the problems of Indian agriculture […]
Business
CCI approves OFB Tech’s acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat
CCI approves acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited by OFB Tech Private Limited
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Business
Centre decides to lift the Price Capping of Raw Jute
Cap removal will help Farmers, Mills, and the Jute MSME sector; The decreasing trend in prices will also benefit jute goods exports which constitute about 30% of the Industry’s turnover in value terms […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Third Advance Estimates for Production of Major Crops 2021-22 released
Record Foodgrains Production of 314.51 million tonnes estimated in the country; Foodgrain Production is estimated to be 23.80 million tonnes more than the average foodgrain production of last 5 years
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Foreign Relations
MEA participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing on 19 May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s Visit to Japan for Quad Leaders’ Summit held
At the invitation of the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the third Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo on 24 May 2022 along with President H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the USA and the Prime Minister of Australia. […]
Technology
HANSA-NG Aircraft successfully completed Engine Relight test in Air
HANSA-NG 2 seaters flying trainer Aircraft, designed & Developed by CSIR-NAL, has successfully completed an in-flight engine relight test at DRDO’s Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) facility, Challakere on 17th May 2022 […]
Business
Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018.
Technology
MyGov Karnataka launched to promote participatory governance in state
MyGov is the world’s largest and most successful citizen engagement program, launched by the Hon PM on 26 July 2014. […]
Business
Power Minister writes to CMs on immediate coal import to meet requirement
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh has written to state that state Gencos may be asked to take immediate steps to import coal for blending in order to meet their requirement during the Monsoon season. […]
Business
Ministry of Heavy Industries Signs an MoU with NRDC
MoU to facilitate various activities for smooth implementation of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector […]
Business
Minister Piyush Goyal announces formation of Cotton Council of India
Council to have representation from the Ministry of Textiles, Agriculture, Commerce, Finance, Commerce and Industry, Cotton Corporation of India, and Cotton Research Institute
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Technology
CERT-In releases FAQs to address queries on Cyber Security Directions of 28.04.2022
Online Safety & Trust are important public policy objectives for Narendra Modi Government as India makes rapid strides toward a $1 Trillion Digital Economy: Rajeev Chandrasekhar […]
Technology
Indian Navy successfully test-fires naval anti-ship missile
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct successful maiden flight-test of indigenously-developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile off Odisha coast […]
General
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Onboard Indian Navy’S P8I Aircraft
Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, during his visit to Mumbai undertook a sortie on the Indian Navy P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft. […]
Technology
Department of Posts enters into partnership with GeM and CSC
Strives for outreach, mobilization, and capacity-building of last-mile Government buyers, sellers, and service providers in public procurement
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Technology
C-DOT and Vodafone Idea Limited sign MoU
The synergy between C-DOT and Vodafone Idea to simplify IoT solutions deployment and bring standardization and interoperability among devices and applications as per oneM2M standard in the country
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Business
Nearly 400 comprehensive GIS-based maps prepared under PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
Digital India would form the foundation for aatmanirbhar Bharat; 5G will contribute USD 450 billion to the Indian economy in the next 15 years- Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India’s president addresses joint sitting of both houses of Parliament of Jamaica
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament of Jamaica in Kingston yesterday (May 17, 2022).
Foreign Relations
Virtual Meeting between Narendra Modi and PM of Cambodia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting today with H.E. Mr. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia.
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Business
SAIL steel in indigenous built warships
SAIL Supplies Special Steel for India’s Indigenous Navy Warships INS ‘Udaygiri’ and INS ‘Surat’
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Business
Mineral Production Goes up By 4% in March 2022
The index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for the month of March 2022 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 144.6, was 4.0% higher compared to the level in March 2021 […]
Business
Government Announces Some Relaxation In Wheat Export Notification
Government announces some relaxation in wheat export notification; Allows wheat consignment already registered with Customs prior to the order
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Business
Piyush Goyal chairs the 4th meeting of NSAC
Minister urges NSAC to focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities for VC funding, capacity building, and awareness generation on government schemes that promote startups
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Foreign Relations
Naveen Srivastava appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal
Shri Naveen Srivastava (IFS:1993), presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal.
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Foreign Relations
Buddha Jayanti Celebration at Lumbini, Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 2566th Buddha Jayanti Celebration at International Convention Center and Meditation Hall at Lumbini, Nepal. […]
Foreign Relations
Shilanyas of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba, performed the shilanyas ceremony for the construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone, Lumbini, Nepal. […]
Foreign Relations
Narendra Modi visits Lumbini, Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Lumbini, Nepal this morning on an official visit, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. […]
Business
KVIC gives a major boost to woodcraft & agarbatti industry in North-East
As many as 150 trained Khadi artisans including 100 women artisans in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are associated with various self-employment activities of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
Technology
Curtain Raiser: Launch Of Yd 12707(Surat) & Yd 12652 (Udaygiri)
On 17 May 2022, the nation will witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when two frontline warships of the Indian Navy, Surat, a Project 15B Destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched concurrently at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai.
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Business
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey presides over the Hindi Advisory Committee meeting
Appeals for linguistic self-reliance on the lines of the Prime Minister’s self-reliant India; The meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Heavy Industries was held today at Gangtok. […]
Foreign Relations
Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini, Nepal
I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha’s birth. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Vice President stresses need for increasing spending on agricultural R&D
VP calls for redoubling all-round efforts to make agriculture profitable for farmers; ‘Take extension services to every part of the country; offer one-stop solutions’: VP
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Agriculture & Commodities
Telangana can deposit 6.05 LMT of fortified parboiled rice with FCI
The Centre has allowed the State Govt. of Telangana to deposit a total of 6.05 LMT of fortified parboiled rice with FCI, out of the remaining paddy of KMS 2020-21(Rabi crop) & paddy of KMS 2021-22 […]
General
DOT Launches “GatiShakti Sanchar” Portal for Centralised Right of Way approvals
The Newly Launched “GatiShakti Sanchar” Portal will Streamline the process of Right of Way (RoW) Applications and permissions Across the Country […]
Foreign Relations
India, UK initiate negotiations for FTA
The FTAs being negotiated will benefit bilateral trade, create jobs and bring wider social and economic benefits: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal […]