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Ministry of Tourism launches campaigns to promote tourism to the North Eastern Region

March 10, 2021 News Desk 1

Ministry of Tourism launches campaigns to promote tourism to the North Eastern Region; Committee formed to identify new destinations and places to create awareness, organise workshops/seminars for providing necessary skills […]

Integrated Rail Madad helpline 139 unvieled

March 8, 2021 News Desk 0

Indian Railway announces integrated Rail Madad Helpline number “139” for all type of queries/complaints/assistance during travel #OneRailOneHelpline139 […]

Agri Ministry and Silk Board sign MoU to promote Agro-Forestry

March 7, 2021 News Desk 1

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare today signed MoU with the Central Silk Board on a convergence model for the implementation of Agroforestry in the silk sector […]

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

March 5, 2021 News Desk 1

DRDO successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur […]

Vice President calls upon all nations to repatriate absconding economic offenders

March 5, 2021 News Desk 0

Vice President calls upon all nations to repatriate absconding economic offenders without delays; Isolate the black sheep who bring bad name to the entire business community – Vice President to industry leaders […]

PM Modi Awarded CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award

March 5, 2021 News Desk 0

PM delivers keynote address at the CERAWeek 2021; PM Awarded CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award; Dedicates award to People and traditions of India […]

Goyal calls for integration of road, rail and waterways

March 3, 2021 News Desk 0

Shri Piyush Goyal emphasizes on integration of road, rail and waterways to achieve One nation, One market; Says our Government’s 3 mantras for the infrastructure sector are: Upgrade, Create and Dedicate; […]

CRCL becomes RCL of World Customs Organization for Asia Pacific

March 2, 2021 News Desk 0

Central Revenues Control Laboratory gets recognised as a Regional Customs Laboratory (RCL) of the World Customs Organisation […]

DRDO successfully launches the VL-SRSAM Missile System

February 22, 2021 News Desk 0

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). […]

Passport Services to be available via DigiLocker

February 20, 2021 News Desk 0

MoS MEA V. Muraleedharan today launched a new scheme by which an applicant can leverage the DigiLocker platform while applying for passport related services from anywhere in India […]

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FASTag declared mandatory from midnight 15 Feb 21

February 14, 2021 News Desk 0

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has decided that all lanes in the fee plazas on National Highways shall be declared as “FASTag lane of the fee plaza” from 15 Feb 21 midnight […]

Family pensions ceiling enhanced from Rs 45,000 to 1,25,000 per month

February 12, 2021 News Desk 0

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that in a far reaching reform regarding family pensions the upper ceiling has been raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month […]

Digital Insurance Policies to be available via DigiLocker

February 12, 2021 News Desk 0

IRDAI advises all Insurance companies for issuance of Digital Insurance Policies via DigiLocker; It will lead to better customer experience with faster claims processing and settlement, reduction in disputes and reduction in fraud […]

All Indian Missions to re-issue IDP

February 12, 2021 News Desk 0

Indian Missions/Posts abroad, in cooperation with MoRTH, will facilitate re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP) to Indian nationals w.e.f. 15.02.2021 […]

Indian Navy and IIT D sign MoU for buildingNaval Electronic Systems

February 10, 2021 News Desk 0

Indian Navy and IIT Delhi sign MoU on research in underwater domain of Naval Electronic Systems […]

Preparations for Olympics is on in full swing: Shri KirenRijiju

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

No shortage of funds and preparations for Olympics is on in full swing: Shri KirenRijiju; SAI allocated Rs 660.41 crore in the budget of 2021-22, a 32.08 percent rise in allocated budget as compared to the Budget Estimate of 2020-21 […]

India to host Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

India will host Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave as part of AeroIndia 2021 to discuss Enhanced Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean […]

Aero-India 2021 gets off to a flying start

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

Aero India to showcase India’s growing defence capabilities, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh; Spectators treated to awe inspiring acrobatics; Delegates from more than 55 countries & over 540 exhibitors in attendance […]

MCA initiates process of De-criminalisation of compoundable offences

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

MCA initiates process of De-criminalisation of compoundable offences under Limited Liability Act, 2008 as informed in Union Budget 2021 […]

Lithium deposits in Mandya district of Karnataka

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

The Government today said that preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) in the pegmatites of Marlagalla – Allapatna area, Mandya district, Karnataka. […]

Radio City Presents A Inspire Music Concert By Hitha

February 3, 2021 News Desk 0

Radio City Presents A Inspire Music Concert By Hitha An American Indian Teen Pop Singer And FemMae Pride Of India […]

Curtain Raiser Aero India 2021 held today at bengaluru

February 2, 2021 News Desk 0

The Curtain Raiser Press Conference was chaired by Raksha Mantri for Asia’s premier air show Aero India 2021 was held on 2nd February in bengaluru […]

Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy to be declared within 15 days: Nitin Gadkari

February 1, 2021 India Ties 0

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 […]

Govt. announces launch of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme to make Indian textile industry globally competitive

February 1, 2021 India Ties 0

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. […]

KVIC Distributes Charkha, Looms, Garment Machines to 2250 Artisans in WB

January 29, 2021 India Ties 0

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. […]

Team of Trifed, M/O Tribal Affairs Visits Karnataka to expand tribal development programs in the state

January 29, 2021 India Ties 0

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. […]

Min. FPI holds meeting with States and Industry Associations to implement Ethanol Scheme

January 29, 2021 India Ties 0

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 […]

CBIC celebrates International Customs Day

January 27, 2021 News Desk 0

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrates International Customs Day, 2021 and holds ceremony for World Customs Organisation Certificate of Merit Award […]

Green Tax to be levied on old vehicles

January 25, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Green tax to be imposed on older vehicles soon, to clean up the environment by phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles; Revenue collected through the tax will be used for tackling pollution […]

51st IFFI Closes; Danish World War II drama Into the Darkness bags Golden Peacock Award

January 24, 2021 News Desk 0

First ever hybrid IFFI closes, honouring the crème de la crème of World Cinema; Danish World War II drama Into the Darkness bags Golden Peacock Award at 51st IFFI […]

CSIR-CMERI unveils Aqua Rejuvenation Plant to facilitates Organic Farming through treated Waste Water

January 23, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur unveiled the first-ever Wastewater Treatment Technology Model which purifies Waste Water for Irrigation/Farming purposes. […]

Indian Railways finalizes the tender for Vande Bharat Type train sets

January 22, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Indian Railways finalizes the tender for Vande Bharat Type train sets; This tender is for 44 Rakes of 16 Car each; These Rakes will be manufactured at three Production units of Indian Railways; For the first time, the tender required minimum 75% local content requirement of the total value; “Make in India” mission gets a boost; The tender awarded to indigenous manufacturer M/s Medha Servo Drives Ltd […]

DRDO Flight Test the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon

January 22, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

In yet another milestone, DRDO successfully conducted a captive and release trial of indigenously developed Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from Hawk-I of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) off the Odisha coast on 21 January 2021. […]

Training for Joint Operation in Andaman Sea: Exercise Kavach by joint forces to be conducted in Andaman sea

January 21, 2021 India Ties 0

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) […]

Coal India arms NCL, CCL and WCL get the Coal Minister’s Award 2020

January 21, 2021 India Ties 0

Coal India arms NCL, CCL and WCL get the Coal Minister’s Award 2020; Union Coal Minister launches ‘Project Passion’- ERP of Coal India Ltd; Union Coal Minister inaugurates new Coal Handling Plant (CHP) at Krishnashila Coal Project of NCL […]

KVIC signs MOUs to strengthen Khadi artisans and the tribal population

January 19, 2021 India Ties 0

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed two MoUs today for the purchase of Khadi fabric for tribal students, and on partnering of Tribal Affairs Ministry with KVIC as an implementing agency for Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP). […]

TRIFED & IFFDC sign MoU to improve Tribal Livelihood

January 18, 2021 News Desk 0

TRIFED and Indian Farm Forestry Development Co-operative Ltd (IFFDC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 18, 2021 to work together for tribal livelihood generation […]

Petroleum Min. starts SAKSHAM campaign to spread awareness about Green and Clean Energy

January 16, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 1

PCRA launches month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’ to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’; Pan-India campaign will focus on adoption of cleaner fuels […]

Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme to promote Solar Power Generation

January 15, 2021 News Desk 1

To generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roof of the houses, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme […]

International Solar Alliance to become universal

January 15, 2021 News Desk 0

After the necessary ratifications/ approvals/ acceptances were obtained from the requisite number of ISA Member countries as mandated by the Framework Agreement of the ISA, the amendment to universalize ISA has entered into force […]

India builds 9mm Machine Pistol Asmi

January 14, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and the Indian Army. Infantry School, Mhow, and DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas […]

Bengaluru Metro phase 2 inaugurated

January 14, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

Phase-2 of Bengaluru Metro Inaugurated; STEP towards goals of Bengaluru Mission 2022 to enable faster commute and smart mobility options; 74 km route length with 62 stations in phase-2 consisting of extensions to both purple & green lines of phase-1 in all four directions totaling 34 km & two new lines […]

IAF gets approval to induct 83 TEJAS LCA from HAL

January 13, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on 13 January and has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft at the cost of Rs. 45,696 Crore along with Design and Development of Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs.1,202 Crore. […]

NJJM launches Challenge for Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System

January 13, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology launched an ICT Grand Challenge, for development of a ‘Smart water supply measurement and monitoring system’ on 15th September, 2020. […]

NEVF gains popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs

January 11, 2021 India Ties 0

The North East Venture Fund (NEVF)is gaining popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs: Dr Jitendra Singh […]

New Rules for renewal of International driving license while traveling abroad

January 10, 2021 IndiaTies News Desk 0

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 7th Jan 2021 to facilitate the issuance of an International Driving Permit (IDP) for Indian citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad. […]

Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along Golden Quadrilateral & Diagonal sections

January 9, 2021 India Ties 0

Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along the Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal sections; A total of 2824 Kms (including Up &Down Lines)over South Central Railway Zone is now fit to run at 130 Kmph speed […]

IREDA signs MoU with NHPC for Green Energy projects for 5 years

January 8, 2021 India Ties 0

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), under administrative control of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHPC Ltd., the PSU under Ministry of Power, for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects.

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India to push Blue Economy

January 5, 2021 India Ties 0

Blue Economy is going to be an important source of AatamnirbharBharat, Development of the coastal areas and welfare of hardworking fishermen is one of the important priority of the Government: PM […]

Kochi-Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline put into action

January 5, 2021 India Ties 0

PM dedicates Kochi – Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation; Pipeline would improve the ease of living for the people of Kerala and Karnataka; Blue Economy is going to be an important source of Aatamnirbhar India […]