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India-EU IPR dialogue held

January 19, 2021 India Ties 0

The 1st India-EU IPR dialogue was held on 14th January, 2021 between the EU Commission and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)through a virtual platform. The aim of the dialogue was to further strengthen the India-EU relation & facilitate enhanced cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. […]

APEDA Connects Agri-Export from Varanasi to Sharjah

January 19, 2021 India Ties 0

A shipment of vegetables having green peas and RamnagarBhanta(Round Green Brinjal) was flagged off today to Sharjah by AirIndia Express. […]

SAARC leaders congratulate Modi on launch of Covid vaccination drive

January 18, 2021 News Desk 0

SAARC Leaders from neigbouring countries have greeted the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Indian Government for successful launch of vaccination drive against COVID-19 on 16th January 2021. […]

MoS Muraleedharan to visit UAE to discuss mutual cooperation

January 18, 2021 News Desk 0

Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs will be undertaking an official visit to UAE from January 19-21, 2021. […]

India-Japan sign MoC on Specified Skilled Workers

January 18, 2021 News Desk 0

Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary and H.E. Mr. Suzuki Satoshi, Ambassador of Japan to India, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) […]

Rajnath Singh meets Nepal Foreign Minister to discuss military cooperation

January 16, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Foreign Minister is in India for the 6th India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. […]

India and Japan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of ICT

January 15, 2021 News Desk 0

India and Japan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of ICT; Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda Ryota Signed MoU Virtually […]

APEDA organizes Buyer Seller Meet to Promote Basmati Exports to Azerbaijan

January 15, 2021 News Desk 0

APEDA and Indian Embassy, Azerbaijan organize virtual Buyer Seller Meeting with Azerbaijan for increasing exports of Basmati Rice to CIS country […]

India-Nepal Joint Commission held to discuss multifaceted cooperation

January 15, 2021 News Desk 0

The sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali […]

India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group was held today

January 14, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

A meeting of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) was held physically in New Delhi today. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary (CPV&OIA), MEA while the Omani delegation was led by H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali al-Harthy […]

India and Turkmenistan hold office consultations on Trade and Bilateral relations

January 13, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 1

The 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Turkmenistan was held on various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercial, defence, scientific, cultural, education and consular cooperation. […]

India and UAE Scientific and Technical Cooperation gets Cabinet nod

January 13, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) […]

India-Vietnam holds Defence Security Dialogue

January 12, 2021 India Ties 0

Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue along with his Vietnamese co-chair Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 12 January 2021. […]

India-Bangladesh holds Police Chiefs’ Dialogue

January 12, 2021 India Ties 0

The first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh was held today in an environment of positivity and trust. […]

Bangladesh becomes Country in Focus for 51st IFFI

January 11, 2021 India Ties 0

International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s Country in Focus yesterday. The Country in Focus for the 51st IFFI is Bangladesh. […]

MoD conducts online quiz competition on 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

January 11, 2021 India Ties 0

As part of forthcoming Republic Day Celebration 2021 and to commemorate 50 Years of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, an online quiz competition is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov during 11January to 22 January 2021. […]

PM condoles loss of lives in a plane crash in Indonesia

January 10, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a plane crash in Indonesia. […]

President applauds Indian Diaspora at PBD convention

January 9, 2021 India Ties 0

Our Diaspora is our face to the world and champions India’s cause on the global stage: President Kovind; President of India Virtually Addresses the Valedictory Session of 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention […]

30 Awards presented as part of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards-2021

January 9, 2021 India Ties 0

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the Hon’ble President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Non-Resident Indians […]

Japan loans JPY 30 billion’s for the COVID-19 crisis

January 8, 2021 India Ties 0

Japan’s Official Development Assistance for the COVID-19 crisis response support loan for social protection
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WTO Members applaud India’s efforts to improve trade

January 8, 2021 India Ties 0

Seventh Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO; WTO Members applaud India’s efforts to improve trade and economic environment since 2015 […]

MOS Muraleedharan attends Ghana to participate in the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony

January 8, 2021 India Ties 0

Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan currently visiting Accra, Ghana from 6-7 January 2021 to participate in the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony of President (elect) H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo which is being held on 7th January 2021. […]

Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Mongolia on hydrocarbons and steel sectors

January 8, 2021 India Ties 1

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, through video conference, today interacted with H.E Mr. L. Oyun-Erdene, MP, Minister and Chief Cabinet Secretary of Mongolia and Co-Chair of the India-Mongolia Joint Committee on Cooperation and H.E Mr G.Yondon […]

French President call on Modi to have key aspects of the Strategic Partnership

January 8, 2021 India Ties 0

Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President H.E. Emmanuel Macron called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. […]

APEDA organize Virtual Buyer Seller Meet with Bhutan for agricultural Export

January 8, 2021 India Ties 2

APEDA and Indian Embassy organize Virtual Buyer Seller Meeting with Bhutan for expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products exports to neighboring SAARC country […]

7th Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO begins

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

Seventh Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO begins; Members commended steps taken by India to improve trade and economic policies in a more inclusive and sustainable manner […]

Exchange rates for exports and imports for Jan 2021 released

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies with effect from 8th January, 2021 for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]

West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits MoU

January 7, 2021 India Ties 13

West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits a memorandum; The Committee thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades […]

India hands over NR 306M to CEO NRA towards reconstruction of earthquake affected schools

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

Ms. Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Nepal met Mr Shushil Gyawali, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) today and discussed various Government of India assisted reconstruction projects. […]

Govt financial assistance of NRs. 44.13M for construction of Building for Shree Mahadev Higher Secondary School, Chankheli-Darma in Humla.

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

Today, representatives of Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Rural Municipality of Chankheli-Darma of Humla District signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the construction of lab and library building for Shree Mahadev Higher Secondary School […]

Annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention starts on Jan 9th

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indians. In view of the sentiments of our vibrant diaspora community […]

India defends local e-commerce companies on Equalisation Levy

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

The U.S. administration had announced the initiation of an investigation under section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, 1974 against the taxation on digital services adopted or under consideration by countries, including the Equalisation Levy applied by India. Other counties under investigation include Italy, Turkey, and United Kingdom. […]

15 films compete for the Golden Peacock and other awards at 51st IFFI

January 7, 2021 India Ties 0

51st International Film Festival of India has released the line-up of international movies for competition during the festival. The best of the feature-length fiction films from all over the world are selected to compete in the section. […]

Dr. Virander Kumar Paul concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Somalia

January 6, 2021 News Desk 0

HE Dr. Virander Kumar Paul currently the High Commissioner in the High Commission of India in Kenya is concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Somalia […]

Cabinet approves MoU between India and Japan on Partnership in Specified Skilled Worker

January 6, 2021 India Ties 0

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Government of India and Government of Japan […]

India-France Strategic Dialogue on terrorism issues

January 6, 2021 India Ties 0

India and France will hold their annual Strategic Dialogue on 7 January 2021 in New Delhi. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor will lead the Indian delegation while the French delegation will be led by Mr. Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President. […]

PM Modi and UK PM Boris Johnson have a chat on COVID Vaccine

January 5, 2021 News Desk 0

Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of UK The Rt Hon Boris Johnson takes place related to COVID vaccine and other engagement activities […]

India condemns terrorist attacks in southwestern Niger

January 4, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 16

India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in southwestern Niger on 2nd January 2020, where more than 70 civilians have been killed and many injured. […]

Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka on discussion of gamut of bilateral relations

January 4, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Hon’ble Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-7 January 2021. […]

India Delivers Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Support to Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa

January 2, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 2

The first consignment of relief materials from India for the cyclone-affected people reached Fiji today, January 2, 2021. Another consignment is due to arrive by January 6. […]

India-Srilanka JWC met to discuss fishermen problems in the region

December 30, 2020 News Desk 0

India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries was held today to discuss issues related to fishermen and fishing boats which have been on the agenda of bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka for many years […]

India-Bhutan MoU approved for Cooperation in outer space activities

December 30, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful users of outer space signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu and exchanged. […]

International flights from the UK to India suspended till 7th Jan 2021

December 30, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 1

Health Ministry recommends extension of temporary suspension of international flights from the UK to India till 7th Jan 2021; Health Secretary writes to all States to keep strict vigil to curb “super spreader” events in the wake of New Year celebrations […]

Govt approves 3 Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic

December 30, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the opening of 3 Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic in 2021 […]

MISSION SAGAR III – INS KILTAN ARRIVES AT SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA

December 29, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on 29 December 2020 as part of ongoing Mission Sagar-III. The ship will deliver 15 Tons of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Stores for the flood-affected people of Cambodia, which will be handed over to Cambodia’s National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC). […]

Report of Foreign Minister visit to Qatar

December 29, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid a two day stand-alone visit to Qatar from 27-28 December 2020. During the visit, he called on His Highnesses The Amir and Father Amir as well as the Prime Minister and Interior Minister of the State of Qatar and held detailed discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. […]

International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country

December 28, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country; Beaches indicator of the health of the coastal environment; cleaning beaches needs to be made into a public movement: Shri Prakash Javadekar; India sets up an ambitious target of getting the coveted tag for 100 more beaches in next 3 years […]

Chief of Army Staff proceeds on a visit to the Republic of Korea

December 28, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

General MM Naravane, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has proceeded on a three day visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 28 to 30 December 2020. During the visit, he will be meeting senior military and civilian leadership of the Republic of Korea. […]

KVIC rekindles forgotten Monpa Handmade Paper Industry in Tawang

December 26, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The 1000-year old heritage art – the Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh – which was driven to extinction, has come to life once again, with the committed efforts of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]

Foreign Minister to visit Qatar to build relations

December 26, 2020 IndiaTies News Desk 0

External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will be undertaking an official visit to Qatar on 27-28 December 2020. During the visit he is scheduled to meet the Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. He will also call on other important dignitaries of the State of Qatar. […]