World
Binaya Srikanta Pradhan appointed as High Commissioner of India to Tanzania
Shri Binaya Srikanta Pradhan appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Republic of Tanzania. […]
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Business
Government taken several steps to promote India as a Medical & Health Tourism Destination
The Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps to promote India as a Medical and Health Tourism Destination. […]
Business
Government consistently encouraging private sector investment in Food Processing Industries
The government has been consistently encouraging and incentivizing increased private sector investment for the overall development of the Food Processing sector of the country to promote value addition in the agricultural and allied sectors and reduce wastage. […]
Business
NLM proposes to focus on entrepreneurship development in rural
National Livestock Mission (NLM) proposes to bring a sharp focus on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in rural poultry, sheep, goat, and piggery including feed and fodder development. […]
World
Sarang to Perform at MAKS Air Show in Russia
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the IAF is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade issues, chaired by India
India is the Chair of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa). Of the various groups of BRICS, the Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) is responsible for economic and trade matters. […]
Business
Expansion and Increase in Capacity of MSMEs
Government of India has announced a Fund of Funds with the nomenclature Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those MSMEs which have the potential and viability to grow and become large units. […]
Foreign Relations
India emerges as 5th largest forex reserves holder in the world
India’s forex reserves at $608.99 billion as of June 25, 2021, stood, India has emerged as the fifth-largest foreign exchange reserves holder in the world after China, Japan, Switzerland and Russia. […]
Business
GST Compensation dues paid to States
The Government has paid all the GST Compensation dues to the States for the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today […]
Business
Importers of pulses exempted from stock limits
Central Government has relaxed stock limits for Millers and wholesalers and exempted importers from the same. These entities shall however continue to declare stocks on the web portal of the Department of Consumer Affairs. […]
Business
Different sectors currently on-boarded on Startup India Showcase Platform
Startup India Showcase is an online discovery platform for the most promising startups of the country. These innovations span across various cutting-edge sectors such as Fintech, EntrepriseTech, Social Impact, HealthTech, EdTech, among others. […]
Business
BEDF organizes awareness creation program
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken an innovative step to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice. […]
Foreign Relations
PM congrats Nepal Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, to convey congratulations and best wishes for his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal and for winning the confidence vote in Parliament. […]
Business
Technologists and Scientists are the Architects of Modi’s new India
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that technologists and scientists are the true architects of New India […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy accepts first batch of two Multi Role Helicopters
Indian Navy accepted the first two of its MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) from US Navy in a ceremony held at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego on 16 Jul 21. […]
Business
Engineering goods exports registered a growth of 52.4%
Merchandise exports in June 2021 were USD 32.50 Billion, as compared to USD 21.91 Billion in June 2020, exhibiting a positive growth of 48.34%. Indian engineering exports were on their upward journey in June 2021 following the trend of the last two months. […]
Foreign Relations
IAHE signs Agreement with New South Wales on Advanced Transportation Technology
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORTH), has signed an agreement with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia for setting up a Centre for Advanced Transportation Technology and Systems […]
Business
Piyush Goyal holds a depth review to boost textiles sector.
Shri Piyush Goyal held an in-depth review of initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Textiles for giving a boost to the textiles sector here today. […]
Business
Gadkari emphasizes importance on renewable energy sector
Nitin Gadkari has said infrastructure development plays an important role in the growth and economy of the renewable energy sector in the country. […]
Business
MSME Minister Shri Narayan Rane Launches New Khadi Products
Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane today launched Khadi’s two new exclusive product ranges – Khadi cotton babywear and unique Khadi handmade paper slippers – at Khadi India’s flagship showroom in Connaught Place, New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla official visit to New York
Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla is on an official visit to New York […]
Foreign Relations
Mango export promotion program organized in Dubai
India has been able to boost mango exports this season, especially from the non-traditional northern and eastern regions of the country, notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by the COVID19 pandemic. […]
Health Care
Government caps Trade Margin up to 70% on medical devices
The government decided to regulate their prices for affordable healthcare and COVID management. By invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of the DPCO, 2013 […]
Foreign Relations
EAM meet State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
External Affairs Minister (EAM) met State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China H.E. Mr. Wang Yi on 14th July 2021 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on Maldives President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had a telephone conversation today. […]
General
Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy to be declared within 15 days: Nitin Gadkari
Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy to be declared within 15 days; Scrappage Policy will lead to new investment of Rs. 10,000 crores, and create 50,000 jobs; Minister welcomes increased outlay for National Highways […]
Technology
Experts discussed indigenization of technology, patent and IP rules for grassroots innovators
Eminent Scientists thought leaders, academicians, and industry experts of Central India highlighted the need for indigenization of technology, focus on traditional medicine system like AYUSH, the role of states in reaching out on rural issues […]
Technology
Science diplomats & representatives of foreign missions in India discuss shaping of STIP
Science attaches, science diplomats and representatives of foreign missions in India from about 20 countries discussed best practices for shaping India’s upcoming science policy at the round table discussion organized for consultation on the draft Science Technology and Innovation Policy recently. […]
Technology
CSIR-CMERI Demonstrates three Variants of advanced indigenous design and featured Mob Control Vehicle prototypes
CSIR-CMERI Demonstrates three Variants of advanced indigenous design and featured Mob Control Vehicle prototypes; Operational units are height adjustable front shovel, retractable protective front shield, all round irritant spray system, foam spray system and tear smoke munitions system; Other capabilities are cabin pressurization system, retractable multi-barrel tear gas launcher with appropriate electronic vision systems, wide-angle surveillance, multi-channel video transmission system, GPS tracker, and GPS navigator […]
General
Govt. announces launch of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme to make Indian textile industry globally competitive
The Government has proposed a scheme of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investments, boost employment generation and exports. […]
Foreign Relations
PM speaks to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel on the telephone today. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Education Minister addresses the inaugural ceremony of the ASEAN India Hackathon
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ today addressed the inaugural ceremony of the ASEAN India Hackathon. […]
Finance
Budget carries a vision of Aatamnirbharta and inclusion of every citizen
Budget carries a vision of Aatamnirbharta and inclusion of every citizen; The Budget will bring positive changes for individuals, investors, industry and infrastructure sector;
Villages and our farmers are at the heart of this Budget; PM says that the Budget showcases India’s self-belief […]
Finance
The Report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC)’s ToR was unique and wide-ranging in many ways. The Commission was asked to recommend performance incentives for States in many areas like the power sector, adoption of DBT, solid waste management, etc. […]
Finance
Capital outlay increased by nearly 19 percent giving defense modernization
BUDGET 2021-22; Capital outlay increased by nearly 19 percent giving defense modernization historic push; Raksha Mantri thanks Prime Minister & Finance Minister for increasing defense budget to 4.78 lakh crore […]
Finance
Summary of the Budget 2021-22
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament today, which is the first budget of this new decade and also a digital one in the backdrop of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. […]
Finance
Key Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22
Presenting the first-ever digital Union Budget, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India’s fight against COVID-19 continues into 2021 and that this moment in history […]
Finance
Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2020-21 in the Parliament today. The key highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21, which is dedicated to the COVID Warriors. […]
Foreign Relations
CCI approves the acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers by Indorama India Private Limited.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers by Indorama India Private Limited (IIPL) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, today. […]
Education
World Bank and DEA sign Agreement for financial support to STARS project
Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with Ministry of Education. […]
Finance
India looks forward for a V-Shaped Economic Recovery
A palpable V-shaped recovery in industrial production was observed over the year. Manufacturing rebounded and industrial value started to normalize; FM […]
General
KVIC Distributes Charkha, Looms, Garment Machines to 2250 Artisans in WB
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) rolled out a massive employment drive benefitting 2250 artisan families in the Malda district of West Bengal on Friday. […]
General
Team of Trifed, M/O Tribal Affairs Visits Karnataka to expand tribal development programs in the state
A team of TRIFED officials led by MD, TRIFED , Shri Pravir Krishna visited the state of Karnatakaon 21st and 22rd January, 2021 to discuss the state of progress of tribal development programmes in place and to chalk up the path for expansion. […]
Foreign Relations
IORA Capacity Building Workshop on UNCLOS 1982 has been hosted by India
The Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat, hosted a virtual Capacity Building Workshop […]
Foreign Relations
India-Israel hold Dialogue on Multilateral and UN Issues
Bilateral Foreign Office consultations were held between UN & Multilateral Divisions of India and Israel on 28 January 2021 to discuss Multilateral and UN Issues […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations
India and Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) with Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla from the Indian side and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen from the Bangladesh side […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Spices Board conducts Buyer Seller Meet for Chili and Turmeric
India is the world’s largest exporter of chili and turmeric, the exports of which have recorded steady progress, over the years. During 2019-20, India exported 4,84,000 tonnes of chili and chili products valued at Rs.6211.70 crores which contributed to more than 40 percent in volume and 29 percent in value of India’s total spice exports. […]
General
Min. FPI holds meeting with States and Industry Associations to implement Ethanol Scheme
Meeting held by Department of Food &Public Distribution with States and Industry Associations to implement Scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country for producing 1st Generation (1G) ethanol […]
General
Training for Joint Operation in Andaman Sea: Exercise Kavach by joint forces to be conducted in Andaman sea
A large scale Joint Military exercise ‘Exercise Kavach’ involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard is being conducted in the coming week under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) […]
Business
Indian Army signs MoU with SIDM on Indigenisation and Innovation Partnership
An MoU between the Indian Army & Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) was signed on 21 January 2021 to provide further impetus to indigenisation under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and to achieve strategic independence by reducing dependence on foreign origin equipment […]