Foreign Relations
PM strongly condemns French terrorist attacks
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today’s heinous attack in Nice inside a church.
Year: 2020
Finance
Word bank & AIIB to assist in Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Projects
Cabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III
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Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar talks to Greek Foreign Minister on bilateral ties
EAM held virtual consultations with Greek FM, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias on bilateral ties […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet Okays Indo-Japan Cooperation in the space of ICT
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies
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Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves Indo-Cambodia cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
Cabinet approves the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Cambodia on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
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Agriculture & Commodities
100% of the foodgrains and 20% of the sugar shall be mandatorily packed in diversified jute bags
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved that 100% of the foodgrains and 20% of the sugar shall be mandatorily packed in diversified jute bags. […]
Business
Revised PLI schemes to promote domestic production of bulk drugs and manufacturing of medical devices
Guidelines of PLI schemes to promote domestic production of bulk drugs and manufacturing of medical devices ‘Revised’
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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. […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 29th October
Get the Market Analysis for 28th October and probable Forecast for 29th october 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
General
Electricity Access & Utility Benchmarking Report launched by NitiAayog
NITI Aayog, Rockefeller Foundation & Smart Power India Launch Electricity Access & Utility Benchmarking Report
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Technology
The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2020 undergoes further changes wrt Form 27, Rule 131(2), and Rule 21
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2020- streamlining of the requirements related to filing of Form 27 and submission of verified English translation of priority documents
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World
BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting held to discuss the current state of the tourism industry
Tourism Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel attends the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting virtually
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Foreign Relations
India – UAE agree to further defense co-operation
Boosting defense exports: India – UAE agree to further defense co-operation through joint production and mutual trade
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Foreign Relations
FM leads delegation in 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman leads Indian delegation in 10th Round of Ministerial UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue
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Finance
NTPC takes loan of JPY 50 billion from Japanese Institution under GREEN initiative
NTPC Ltd. enters into foreign currency loan agreement with the Japanese Government’s financial institution for JPY 50 billion under GREEN initiative
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Foreign Relations
India to have transport connect with SCO Countries
Transport Secretary outlines India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries; says there is need to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic
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Foreign Relations
India hosts meeting of SCO Ministers handling economy and foreign trade
India today hosted the 19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers responsible for Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade Activities. […]
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”. […]
Technology
Confederation formed to support MSMEs in the ESDM Sector
Confederation of Indian MSME in ESDM & IT formed to support MSMEs in the ESDM Sector […]
Business
Futuristic vision has provided India with a solid Startup ecosystem: Shri Piyush Goyal
At the inauguration of the 1st Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum, Piyush Goyal said that Youth is our wealth, and in these times of vulnerability & uncertainty, they have responded with agility, adaptability & ability. […]
General
India has a Zero Tolerance Approach to Corruption: PM
Prime Minister inaugurates National Conference on Vigilance and Anti Corruption; India has a Zero Tolerance Approach to Corruption […]
Foreign Relations
Secretaries of State and Defence of USA called on PM Modi
U.S. Secretary of State H.E. Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense H.E. Dr. Mark T. Esper called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
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Foreign Relations
India Post and USPS sign Agreement for Electronic Exchange of Customs Data
India Post and United States Postal Service (USPS) signs Agreement for Electronic Exchange of Customs Data related to postal shipments exchanged between the two countries […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 28th October
Get the Market Analysis for 27th October and probable Forecast for 28th October 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
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
AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon
AIM (Atal Innovation Mission), in association with CSIRO, is organizing a two-day hackathon on circular economy, ‘India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)’, on 7 and 8 December […]
Agriculture & Commodities
TRIFED introduces 100 New Forest Fresh Organic Products
TRIFED under Ministry of Tribal Affairs has included 100 new Forest Fresh Organic Products in its range of Tribes India products to bring more of nature’s bounty […]
World
India US sign BECA agreement for defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral delegation level meeting with his US counterpart Mark Esper; Both aides to sign agreement of BECA during the visit […]
General
PM Lists out the seven key drivers for India’s Energy map
PM delivered inaugural address at 4th India Energy Forum CERAWeek through video conference. The theme of this edition is “India’s Energy Future in a world of Change”. […]
Foreign Relations
India extends Humanitarian assistance to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea
In keeping with India’s tradition of reaching out to people in Africa in times of need, Government of India has decided to provide 270 MT of food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 27th October
Get the Market Analysis for 26th October and probable Forecast for 27th October 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
General
Govt provides Water supply schemes at the Indo-Myanmar border
Manipur Govt provides Water supply schemes to 2 villages under Jal Jeevan Mission which are situated at the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur […]
Finance
Annual Return and Reconciliation Statement for 2018-19 gets extension
The due date for filing Annual Return (FORM GSTR-9/GSTR-9A) and Reconciliation Statement (FORM GSTR-9C) for Financial Year 2018-19 is extended from 31st October 2020 to 31st December, 2020 […]
Finance
Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports Due dates extended
The date for furnishing of various audit reports under the Act including tax audit report and report in respect of international/specified domestic transaction has been extended to 31st December, 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
India Posts releases 75th Anniversary of UN Commemorative Stamp
Release of Commemorative Postage Stamp on 75th Anniversary of United Nations
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Technology
NTPC to use drones for research and inspection of Thermal Power Projects
NTPC allowed to use drones for research and inspection of Thermal Power Projects; Conditional exemption granted by MoCA and DGCA […]
Foreign Relations
India assumes the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization
After 35 years, India assumes the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International LabourOrganization
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Technology
IIT Kharagpur & TCS Develop Novel Industry 4.0 Technology
IIT in Partnership with TCS Sets New Trends in India’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector; Together Develop Novel Industry 4.0 Technology […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 23rd October
Get the Market Analysis for 22nd October and probable Forecast for 23rd october 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Foreign Relations
Govt decides on Graded relaxation in international visa and travel restrictions
In view of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India had taken a series of steps to curtail the inward and outward movement of international passengers since February 2020 […]
General
Ministerial Meeting of G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group held
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses the 1stever Ministerial Meetingof G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group
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Business
Indian Cos get Right of First Refusal in Local Shipbuilding
To boost shipbuilding in India, Ministry of Shipping amends Right of First Refusal (ROFR) licensing conditions and give preference to indian companies […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar & Morocco FM discuss trade and investment activities
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had a virtual meeting with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco H.E. Mr. Nasser Bourita on Bilateral Relations […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Foreign Policy & Security Consultations held
The 7th India-EU Foreign Policy & Security Consultations were held and renewed political momentum in the India-EU relationship provided by the 15th India-EU Summit held in July 2020 […]
General
Life in Miniature project by National Museum with the help of Google Arts & Culture
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (I/C) Shri Prahlad Singh Patelvirtually launches “Life in Miniature” project, a collaboration between theNational Museum, New Delhi and Google Arts & Culture
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General
CNS reviews operational readiness of Indian Navy
Admiral Karambir Singh, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), reviewed the operational preparedness and combat-readiness of the Indian Navy’s principal combatants on 22 October 2020. […]
Finance
Interim report on development of international retail business submitted
IFSCA Committee submits second interim report on development of international retail business – Finserv from India
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Finance
Regulatory framework for REITs and InvITs in IFSC released
IFSCA prescribed the regulatory framework for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in IFSC. […]
Technology
Mobile app for Geotagging of the components of projects under PMKSY
MOS Jal Shakti launched a Mobile application for Geotagging of the components of projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
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