Finance
Govt to infuse Rs 6000cr in NIIF Debt Platform
Cabinet approves Capital infusion into NIIF Infrastructure Debt Financing Platform comprising Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited and NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited […]
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Foreign Relations
Railway JWG discusses running train services on Jaynagar-Kurtha Cross Border Rail link.
The 4th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting on Railway Cooperation was held today via video-conferencing. The Indian side was led by Dr. Manoj Singh, Executive Director (Traffic Transportation-F), Ministry of Railways […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Healthcare Ministers meet held to discuss COVID crisis
On November 11, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s BRICS Sherpa, Sergey Ryabkov, took part in the 10th Meeting of the BRICS Healthcare Ministers via videoconference. […]
Business
VTPC conducts Export Management Training Programme from 17th to 21st Nov
Visveshvaraya Trade Promotion Centre is organizing 5 days 105th Export Management Training program from 17th to 21st November 2020 on a Virtual platform to motivate industries/ Prospective entrepreneurs to enter into the field of export and to enhance the exporter base of the State […]
World
Russia’s priority is a nondiscriminatory approach to the use and research of space
We have noted new and groundless accusations by American officials (US Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and Chief of US Space Operations John Raymond) against Russia regarding the development and testing of surface- and space-based anti-satellite weapons. […]
Corona Virus
Sputnik V vaccine goes live on social media
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and the Gamaleya National Center for Microbiology and Epidemiology, supported by international partners, are launching a campaign across all major social media platforms to provide up-to-date information and raise awareness about the Russian COVID-19 vaccine around the world. The campaign will use #SputnikV hashtag. […]
Corona Virus
Ambassador Kwatra, on behalf of the GoI, handed over 28 ICU ventilators
The Government of Nepal in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra, on behalf of the Government of India, handed over 28 ICU ventilators to H.E. Mr. Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister for Health and Population of Nepal. […]
Foreign Relations
“Maille Bujoko Gandhi” Book released by Rt. Hon’ble President of Nepal
A Special Anthology on Mahatma Gandhi released by Rt. Hon’ble President of Nepal, Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari in the presence of Ambassador Vinay M Kwatra. […]
Education
India Builds Shree Laxminiya Janata Secondary School, Dhanusha District
The new building of Shree Laxminiya Janata Secondary School, Kumhrauda, Dhanusha District, built with the Government of India’s financial assistance of NRs. 26.24 Million was jointly inaugurated by representative of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu […]
General
Vice President launches International Satavadhanam Event
Vice President launches ‘International Satavadhanam’ event, a unique literary feat; Language embodies our culture and heritage, it is our wealth; It is our responsibility to protect it, says Vice President; Appreciates international efforts to preserve language and revive lost traditions […]
Foreign Relations
Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh: Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; outlines broad principles for national security at a Webinar of National Defence College’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations […]
Business
Private sector participation in Climate Change is a historic step: Javadekar
Declaration of the private sector on Climate Change a historic step: Shri Prakash Javadekar; India CEO Forum on Climate Change forges long standing and sustainable partnership between the Government and private sector.
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Business
Gadkari calls for greater utilization of Bamboo resources
Shri Gadkari calls for greater utilization of Bamboo resources; reducing logistics cost; Minister inaugurates Virtual Bamboo Exhibition […]
Technology
Harsh Vardhan gives away 21 Gandhian Young Technological Awards
Dr. Harsh Vardhan gives away Gandhian Young Technological Awards in two categories -SITARE-GYTI and SRISTI-GYTI awards; Fourteen awards and eleven appreciationsunder SITARE-GYTI, and Seven awards and 16 appreciations under SRISTI-GYTI presented; “Over Rs. ten Crores worth of other awards and investment mobilized by SITARE-GYTI winners so far, besides 89 publications, and 39 patents” […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Trade Union Forum on November 9th
106 delegates from 13 national trade union centers of the BRICS countries attend the BRICS Trade Union Forum on November 9th […]
Education
India Builds Bhimsen Adarsha Higher Secondary School, Nawalpur
The new building of Bhimsen Adarsha Higher Secondary School, built with Government of India financial assistance of NRs 25.83 million, under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri Development Cooperation […]
Foreign Relations
Common Vision for Sustainable Inclusive Development becomes the agenda of BRICS Business Forum
BRICS Business Forum, which is the key annual event of the BRICS Business Council, was held in the format of a video conference under the slogan BRICS Business Partnership: Common Vision for Sustainable Inclusive Development on October 20-28, 2020. […]
Health Care
Russia applies to WHO for Sputnik V vaccine prequalification
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, (RDIF) had submitted applications to the World Health Organization (WHO) for accelerated registration and prequalification of the Sputnik V vaccine. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth Held
The chairpersons and members of the parliaments of the BRICS countries addressed the Forum participants. Among them were Speaker of the House of the People of the Parliament of the Republic of India Om Birla […]
Foreign Relations
Academic Forum under BRICS New Vision for a Better World formed
The Russian National Committee on BRICS Research hosted the 12th BRICS Academic Forum on October 22-24, under the theme “BRICS New Vision for a Better World”. […]
Foreign Relations
Russia hosts 5th BRICS Young Diplomats Forum
The event centered discussions on the role of young professionals in strengthening diplomatic relations, development of cooperation within the BRICS and BRICS+ formats […]
Foreign Relations
India Builds Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Kailali District
The new building of Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Tikapur in Kailali District, built with the Government of India’s financial assistance of NRs. 33 Million was jointly inaugurated by representatives of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu […]
General
Electricity is the Future of India: R.K. Singh
Electricity is the Future of India; Plan to Leverage Electricity for Cooking in Big Way to Help Poor: Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh
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Finance
Finance benefits under Atmanribhar Bharat Package so far…
Implementation of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package pertaining to Ministries of Finance & Corporate Affairs -Progress So Far
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Agriculture & Commodities
India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023: Gowda
India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023; New Fertilizer units being set up with an investment of 40,000 crore rupees; Shri Gowda Asks farmers to use Urea judiciously to sustain soil health […]
Education
School Children should be encouraged to Innovate: DST
Encouraging school children to innovate is broadening the base of the innovation pyramid
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General
Abolition of Article 370 has made laws redundant which obstructed the Development of J&K and Ladakh: Naqvi
“Abolition of Article 370 has demolished the “speed breaker” of redundant laws which had obstructed the development process in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Laddakh”– Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
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Business
Mandaviya launches SAROD-Ports Dispute Redressal Mechanism for the maritime sector
Mandaviya launches SAROD-Ports, an Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kind of disputes of the maritime sector […]
General
KPMG to lead consortium for consultancy on corporatization of OFB
MoD appoints KPMG Advisory Services led consortium for consultancy on corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board […]
General
Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force
Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms. Florence Parly, Ministere of Armed Forces of France;
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Foreign Relations
India and Japan sign agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services
India and Japan sign agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between Forces of both countries
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Corona Virus
Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in ASEAN Region
73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region; Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in South-East Asia Region […]
Business
Matsya Sampada to double Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years: PM
Prime Minister launches PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives in Bihar
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Business
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd starts its Methanol Plant
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd starts its Methanol Plant at Trombay Unit, Mumbai
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Foreign Relations
Tourism Minister participates in the SCO Culture Minister’s Meet
Union Minister of State (I//C) for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually participates in the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Culture Ministers’ Meeting today
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General
Keel laid for the Indian Navy’s third stealth frigate
Keel laid for the third stealth frigate of Project 17A
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Foreign Relations
Prime Minister speaks to Japanese Premier Abe Shinzo
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Mr. Abe Shinzo and reviewed the status of ongoing cooperation and bilateral relations […]
Foreign Relations
Envoy of Singapore presents Letter of Credence
H.E. Mr. Simon Wong Wie Kuen, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore presents Letter of Credence through Video Conference to President Ramnath Kovind […]
Business
Khadi’s E-Market Portal Goes Viral; Indians Go Vocal for Local
Khadi’s E-Market Portal Goes Viral; Indians Go Vocal for Local; has 180 products but targets 1000 products […]
Finance
Finance Minister unveils Doorstep Banking Services
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated Doorstep Banking Services by PSBs and participated in the awards ceremony to felicitate best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index. […]
Technology
AIM Launches Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, today launched one of its most awaited programs, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges, to spur applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. […]
Finance
Finance Minister declares EASE 2.0 Index Results
A common reform agenda for PSBs, EASE Agenda is aimed at institutionalizing clean and smart banking. BOB tops EASE 2.0 results followed by SBI and then Oriental Bank […]
General
Green Earth with Clean Air and Blue Skies is possible alongside industrial activity: Javadekar
Despite odds, Green Earth with Clean Air and Blue Skies, possible alongside industrial activity: Shri Prakash Javadekar
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Agriculture & Commodities
Organic Food Processing Unit inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh
Organic Food Processing Unit inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh; 5000 Farmers likely to benefit; Unit expected to leverage investment of Rs 50.33 Crores
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Health Care
Investing in health is the biggest and most important investment of a nation: Harshvardhan
Dr. Harsh Vardhan attends 73rd session of WHO Southeast Asia Region through Video Conferencing
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Business
MSMEs to target 50% of GDP, 60% exports & 5Cr Jobs: Gadkari
Aiming to enhance MSME contribution to GDP from about 30 % to 50%; and in exports from 49% to 60% : Shri Gadkari
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Foreign Relations
First India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue held
The first India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue was held virtually on 9 September 2020. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Government to cover 100 lakh ha in five years under micro-irrigation
Webinar on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency and Coverage of Micro Irrigation in Indian Agriculture held […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi flagged off
The inaugural run of South India’s 1st and country’s 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantapur and New Delhi flagged off […]
Business
India is working on a clean energy mission with a collective mindset: Shri Piyush Goyal
India is working on a clean energy mission with a collective mindset: Shri Piyush Goyal; Envisions that one day Power will almost become free in the world because of renewable sources
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