General
International Yoga Day
Countdown of 8th International Yoga Day to begin with Yoga Mahotsav; Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under Ministry of Ayush is organizing Yoga Mahotsav-2022 tomorrow. […]
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Corona Virus
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs; More than 182.43 Crore vaccine doses were provided to States/UTs; More than 17.15 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs […]
Corona Virus
COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.91 Cr
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.91 Cr; More than 18.18 lakh Vaccine Doses were administered in the last 24 hours; Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.71% […]
General
PM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi
PM pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all those greats who marched to Dandi; The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all the eminent persons who marched to Dandi in order to protest injustice and protect our nation’s self-esteem. […]
Business
Tribes India brings out Holi collection
Tribes India once again brings out a wide range of attractive, vibrant tribal products for its Holi collection; A variety of colourful sarees, kurtas, dresses, stoles, dress material of various weaves and styles belonging to a rich heritage such as Maheshwari, Chanderi, Bagh, Kantha, Bhandara, Tussar, Sambhalpuri, Pochampally and Ikat have been carefully created for the Holi collection. […]
General
IREDA inks MoU with CIPET for Solarization of CIPET campuses
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), to provide its techno-financial expertise for solarization of CIPET campuses. The two organisations are under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, respectively. […]
Business
MoD Pushes for Industry Design & Development
In a significant boost to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, and in sync with the announcement in the Union Budget 2022-23 that allocated 25% of Defence R & D Budget for industry led R & D, 18 major platforms have been identified by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes. […]
World
India – Canada to re-launch CEPA
India and Canada held the fifth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI) here today. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal and Ms. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Government of Canada co-chaired the MDTI. […]
Foreign Relations
Inbasekar concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to Solomon Islands
Shri S. Inbasekar currently serving as the Honourable High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Solomon Islands […]
General
MoPNG Swachhta Pakhwada Awards presented
MoPNG Swachhta Pakhwada Awards presented by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’ publication launched. […]
General
AKAM Iconic Week Celebrations of Ministry of Coal
AKAM Iconic Week Celebrations of Ministry of Coal; Concludes Today with variety Functions; Talk by Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi on the topic “The Future of India’s Energy Systems under a Net-zero future”, declamation contest for the employees of the Ministry and PSUs on the theme “Coal & Climate Change – Indian Perspective” are some of the highlights of the concluding day’s function. […]
General
Dehradun student writes to Modi
Prime Minister writes to Dehradun student Anurag Ramola, impressed by the student’s understanding of the issues of national interest at a young age; Contribution of our younger generation is going to be crucial in building a strong and prosperous India in the years to come. […]
Education
Scientific research in traditional knowledge systems
VP to Universities; Courses should be dynamic and flexible, tuned to changing market demands; Vice President calls upon universities to develop local linkages, to come up with solutions for region-specific problems; Vice President visits Sikkim, lays the foundation stone virtually for Khangchendzonga State University. […]
Business
NHPC pays an interim dividend of Rs. 933.61 crore to Govt. of India.
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company and a ‘Mini Ratna’ Category-I Enterprise of the Government of India has paid an interim dividend of Rs. 933.61 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2021-22 on March 4th, 2022. […]
Corona Virus
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs; More than 181.77 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs; More than 16.70 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs. […]
Corona Virus
COVID-19 UPDATE
179.72 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive; India’s Active caseload currently stands at 42,219; Active cases stand at 0.10% […]
Corona Virus
COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.72 Cr
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.72 Cr; More than 16.73 lakh Vaccine Doses were administered in the last 24 hours; Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.70%; 4,194 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours.
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Technology
GOVERNMENT INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM THE DRONE INDUSTRY
GOVERNMENT INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM THE DRONE INDUSTRY FOR PRODUCTION-LINKED INCENTIVES; THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 31ST MARCH 2022.
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Foreign Relations
India Pavilion set to Showcase Opportunities in Steel Sector at EXPO2020 Dubai
The India Pavilion at EXPO 2020, Dubai is all set to host ‘Steel Week’ from 11th March 2022. The Union Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh will inaugurate tomorrow. The weeklong event, culminating on 17th March 2022, will highlight the expertise of the Steel sector in India and showcase an array of opportunities as well as business potential in India’s steel sector. […]
Foreign Relations
EoI in Paris and AEPC organize BSM Events
Embassy of India, Paris and AEPC organise Seminar on ‘India-France: Market Opportunities and Areas of Cooperation for a Sustainable Textile and Fashion’ […]
General
Culture MoS inaugurates Sahityotsav in Delhi
Sahityotsav, the Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi, India’s most inclusive literature festival commenced today in New Delhi. Festival of Letters 2022 is being celebrated to commemorate 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. The Festival started today, with the inauguration of Akademi Exhibition by Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture. The Exhibition showcases Akademi‘s achievements and seminal events held in the previous year. […]
General
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with VUCA environment
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous environment; Four-day Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange conference concludes […]
Finance
World Bank loans $125M for Social Protection Services
The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal, and the World Bank signed a $125 million IBRD loan to support efforts to help poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services in the state of West Bengal. […]
Foreign Relations
Webinar on Gig Employment in the BRICS held
Ministry of Labour and Employment organized an International Webinar on “New Forms of Employment with reference to Gig and Platform Working in the BRICS and Global South” in collaboration with the V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, International Labour Organization (ILO), BRICS Network of Labour Research Institutes and the International Training Centre (ITC) of the ILO on yesterday. […]
Business
Incubation, Design and IPR based MSME scheme launched
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane today launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) along with the MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
5th NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
Delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave; Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius, successfully concluded the 5th National Security Adviser level meeting held on 09 – 10 March 2022 in Maldives. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers. […]
Foreign Relations
UNASSM team visits india on counter-terrorism
A team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban supporting the Security Council’s 1267 & 1988 Sanction Committees visited India from 08-10 March 2022. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Government of India and was in continuation of regular consultations between the UN Monitoring Team with key Member-States relevant to their mandate. […]
World
Narayan Rane calls for concerted efforts to enhance growth of MSME sector
Shri Narayan Rane calls for concerted efforts to enhance growth of MSME sector; NVCFL secures regulatory approvals and signs the Contribution Agreement […]
General
Alternative fuels will save FOREX: Gadkari
Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasizes on adoption of alternative fuels which will be import substitute, cost-effective, pollution-free, and indigenous […]
General
Power Finance Corporation Ltd gets Maharatna Status
Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh congratulatES PFC on being accorded the ‘Maharatna’ Status by Govt. of India in presence of Shri Alok Kumar, Secretary (Power), Shri R.S. Dhillon, CMD, PFC and Senior MOP and PFC officials […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Subsidy to be given for Phosphatic & Potassic Fertilisers
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) Fertilisers for the year 2021-22 (from 1st October, 2021 to 31st March, 2022); Net subsidy of Rs.28,655 crore for Rabi 2021-22 […]
Business
MSME Minister launches India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal
Union Minister for MSMEs Shri Narayan Rane virtually inaugurated the India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by MoS Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma and senior officers of the Ministry. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy evacuates Philipino Sailors
Medical Evacuation at Sea Indian Navy & Coast Guard coordinate Rescue of Philipino Crew of a Merchant Vessel […]
Foreign Relations
India and Aussie Navy sign terms of reference
INDIAN NAVY AND THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY SIGN THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE CONDUCT OF NAVY TO NAVY TALKS […]
Finance
Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC
Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC Ltd. in 5 years to provide support to exporters as well as banks; Capital Infusion and planned IPO to increase ECGC’s underwriting capacity up to ₹88,000 crore and propel additional exports of Rs. 5.28 lakh crore over a five-year period […]
Agriculture & Commodities
PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits; Says “When science, government and society work together, results are better. Such an alliance of farmers and scientists will strengthen the country in dealing with new challenges” […]
Business
Udyam Registration crosses 50L mark
New online system of MSME/Udyam Registration launched by Union MSME Ministry, w.e.f. 1st July, 2020, has stood the test of Time and Technology as more than 50 lakh MSMEs have successfully registered themselves by now […]
Business
5 Day Mega Food Processing Summit to support MSMEs
A 5-day knowledge sharing Mega Food Processing Summit- FoodPro: 2021 began today under the aegis of solution buggy platform in association with MSME Development Institute, Bangalore. […]
Business
MSME DI conducts Safety Workshop for MSMEs
MSME Development Institute Bengaluru in association with Indo German FocalPoint, New Delhi, Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung, Germany, and KASSIA, Bengaluru held an one-day regional workshop on Occupational Safety, Health, and Social Security for Small businesses and MSMEs. […]
Foreign Relations
Russian President’s speech at the UN Security Council high-level debate Maintenance of international peace & security
The Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the UN Security Council high-level debate Maintenance of international peace and security: Maritime security held on August 9 via videoconference. The event took place at the initiative of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi. India holds the presidency of the UN Security Council in August 2021. […]
World
Power Minister Launches “Reform and Regulatory Knowledge base for Power Sector”
Shri R.K Singh launched “Reform and regulatory knowledge base for power sector”, an e certification program to provide regulatory training to the practitioners from diverse backgrounds, here today, through virtual mode. […]
Finance
Know all about e-RUPI, the new digital payment instrument
Shri Narendra Modi on August 2nd launched the digital payment solution e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. Prime Minister said that the eRUPI voucher is going to play a huge role in making Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) more effective in digital transactions in the country […]
Business
Action Plan to Promote Dairy Industry
Department has launched Animal Husbandry and Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) in 2020 with an outlay of Rs. 15,000 Cr and Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) in 2017 with an outlay of Rs. 11,184 Cr as a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package stimulus. […]
Education
Shri Subhas Sarkar addresses the G20 Research Ministers’ Meeting virtually
Shri Subhas Sarkar participated in the G20 Research Ministers’ meeting today. The meeting was hosted in blended mode by Italy. G20 Education Ministers exchanged views on enhancing research collaborations and sharing digital space among G20 Countries for a strong, sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery. […]
Foreign Relations
Australian delegation calls on Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi
Shri Pralhad Joshi, held discussions with a high-level delegation led by former Prime Minister and Special Trade Envoy of Australia Mr. Tony Abbott here yesterday. The delegation had called on the Minister to discuss expanding trade and economic relationship between India and Australia […]
Health Care
8,001 Janaushadhi Kendras opened covering all the districts of the country
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyajana (PMBJP), the Government has opened 8,001 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) as of 02.08.2021 covering all the districts of the country […]
Foreign Relations
Disengagement at Patrolling Point 17A
the twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China was held on 31 July 2021 at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh. […]
Foreign Relations
Government making all efforts to reduce crude oil imports
Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the Government is making all efforts to reduce crude oil imports. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA inks MoU with UAS, Bangalore for boosting agri-exports
To give boost agricultural and processed food products exports especially from Karnataka, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agricultural Science (UAS) Bangalore. […]
Foreign Relations
Various measures taken by the Government for promotion of exports
The government is committed to promoting Indian exports in international markets and suitable interventions are done from time to time. […]