Foreign Relations
US Defense Sec calls on Raksha Mantri
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received an introductory telephone call from the newly appointed US Secretary of defence Gen. (Retired) Lloyd Austin […]
Month: January 2021
General
CBIC celebrates International Customs Day
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs celebrates International Customs Day, 2021 and holds ceremony for World Customs Organisation Certificate of Merit Award […]
Foreign Relations
COVISHIELD to be supplied to Saudi Arabia
Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses the 4th edition of Future Investment Initiative Forum; Says COVISHIELD to be supplied to Saudi Arabia […]
Foreign Relations
India – Japan to boost Textile Trade
Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles signs MoUwith M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan to boost export of Textile and Apparel to Japanese market […]
Finance
States get 12351cr to provide grants to Rural Local Bodies
Grant of Rs.12,351 crore released for Rural Local Bodies; A total grant of Rs. 45,738 crore has been released to Rural Local bodies so far in 2020-21 […]
Foreign Relations
India signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with International Energy Agency (IEA)
The Framework for Strategic Partnership between the International Energy Agency (IEA) members and the Government of India was signed on 27th January 2021 to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation & enhance global energy security, stability, and sustainability. […]
Investments
India Receives US$ 58.37 b of FDI inflow between Apr-Nov 2020
During April to November, 2020, total FDI inflow of US$ 58.37 billion has been received. It is the highest ever for first 8 months of a financial year and 22% higher as compared to first 8 months of 2019-20 (US$ 47.67 billion). […]
Corona Virus
AYU SAMVAD awareness campaign program on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC
“AYU SAMVAD”(My Health My Responsibility) is one of the largest public awareness campaign program on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC, organized by All India Institute of Ayurveda New Delhi, as envisioned & supported by the Ministry of AYUSH. […]
Technology
Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile
DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. […]
Business
Gadkari calls for exploring new marketing avenues and export potential of MSMEs
Union Minister for MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that by exploring new marketing avenues and export potential, the contribution of India’s MSMEs could further be increased from 30% at present to 40% in the next 5 years. […]
General
Green Tax to be levied on old vehicles
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 […]
Foreign Relations
R. Masakui appointed as High Commissioner of India to the Bahamas
Shri R. Masakui, the current Ambassador of India to Jamaica has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas […]
Foreign Relations
Tanmaya Lal appointed as Ambassador of India to Latvia
Shri Tanmaya Lal the current Ambassador of India to Sweden has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Latvia […]
Foreign Relations
Monika Kapil Mohta appointed as Ambassador of India to Liechtenstein
Ms. Monika Kapil Mohta concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Principality of Liechtenstein
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Foreign Relations
14th meeting of the India-UK JWG Terrorism
The 14th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held virtually on 21-22 January 2021. Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs of India […]
Technology
India’s Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP
India’s Top Thought Leaders provide their vision and ideas on draft STIP; The policy document aims at taking everything into consideration to shape the future of the country […]
General
51st IFFI Closes; Danish World War II drama Into the Darkness bags Golden Peacock Award
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 […]
Foreign Relations
Two foreign nationals held at IGI Airport with heroin
Two Uganda nationals held at IGI Airport with heroin worth around Rs 68 crore. They were travelling via doha with around 9.8kgs of heroin. […]
Finance
Union Budget Mobile App launched by Finance Minister
Final stage of Union Budget 2021-22 commences with Halwa Ceremony; Finance Minister launches “Union Budget Mobile App” to provide easy and quick access to Union Budget information to all stakeholders […]
Foreign Relations
India will not become a party to the Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty
India continues to attach high priority to and remains committed to universal, non-discriminatory, and verifiable nuclear disarmament. […]
General
CSIR-CMERI unveils Aqua Rejuvenation Plant to facilitates Organic Farming through treated Waste Water
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur unveiled the first-ever Wastewater Treatment Technology Model which purifies Waste Water for Irrigation/Farming purposes. […]
Technology
Innovative low-cost intervention tackles water supply challenges in Maharashtra towns
Innovative low-cost intervention tackles water supply challenges in Maharashtra towns; These solutions will minimize the need for costly infrastructure components and improve the operation of the system […]
Foreign Relations
Indian scientific diaspora discuss open science policy at the STIP post-draft consultation
Indian scientific diaspora discuss open science policy, opportunities for innovators, young researchers at the STIP post-draft consultation; Inclusiveness has been a mantra for this policy formulation, and women had about 40% representation […]
Foreign Relations
Gopalakrishnan appointed as High Commissioner of India to Malawi
Shri S. Gopalakrishnan currently serving as the Counsellor in the Embassy of India, Washington, United States of America has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malawi […]
Foreign Relations
Jayant N. Khobragade appointed as Ambassador of India to ASEAN
Shri Jayant N. Khobragade currently serving as joint secretary at the ministry of external affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN […]
Technology
India’s global position rises both in innovations & publications
India’s global position rises both in innovations & publications; The movement to convert ideas to usable technologies and then to scale them up has now spread through the country; […]
General
Indian Railways finalizes the tender for Vande Bharat Type train sets
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 […]
Health Care
PLI Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Drug Intermediates and APIs
The Applications of the following companies, which have committed more than the minimum proposed annual production capacities and fulfill the prescribed criteria have been approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Spices Board conducts Buyer Seller Meet for small cardamom
The Queen of Spices, small cardamom, is known the world over because of its pleasant aroma and taste. Kerala is the largest producer of small cardamom in the country, with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka being other producers. […]
General
DRDO Flight Test the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon
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. […]
Foreign Relations
Sec Riva Ganguly Das holds Asia Cooperation Dialogue
The 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) under the theme, “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism” was held and Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs represented india […]
Corona Virus
India gifts 1Million Covid Vaccines to Nepal
The Government of India gifted one million doses of ‘Made in India’ COVID19 vaccines to Nepal today for the immediate requirement of Nepal’s healthcare and front-line workers […]
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 […]
Business
CCI approves Flipkart of Aditya Birla Fashion
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition of a minority stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) by Flipkart Investments Private Limited (FIPL). […]
General
Coal India arms NCL, CCL and WCL get the Coal Minister’s Award 2020
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 […]
Foreign Relations
Modi congrats Kamala Harris on assumption of office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Ms. Kamala Harris on assumption of office as Vice President of the United States of America. […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 21st January
Get the Market Analysis for 20th January and probable Forecast for 21st January 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Business
States to join the Centre and the Private sector to improve the Country’s Logistics
Shri Piyush Goyal says that integration of various means of transport, documentation and stakeholders through technology platforms will lead to a much-simplified way of working, and enhance the Ease of Doing Business. […]
Business
NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of India Innovation Index
NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of India Innovation Index; Overall Delhi Tops the List, Chandigarh Major Gainer, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Lead in Their Respective Categories […]
Agriculture & Commodities
1st Virtual Expo for R&D in processed food sector held
Shri Rameswar Teli, MoS, MoFPI today inaugurated the First Virtual Expo 2021 for R&D in processed food sector for showcasing the outcomes of R&D Projects supported by the Ministry of premier Food Technology Institutions of India. […]
Foreign Relations
India – EU hold the first Maritime Security Dialogue
India and the EU held their first maritime security dialogue on developments in maritime security environment, regional cooperation activities, developments of mutual interest and opportunities for cooperation between India and the EU […]
Foreign Relations
India – Singapore sign Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support
India – Singapore Defence Ministers witness the signing of the Implementing Agreement on Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation between the two Navies […]
Business
MoRTH and DRDO to collaborate for geo-hazard management
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence signed a framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in New Delhi to strengthen collaboration in the field of technical exchange and co-operation on sustainable geo-hazard management. […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU of India-Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy. […]
Business
Govt launches Regulatory Compliance Portal
India’s commitment to reforms is evident from the width and scale of reforms undertaken at pan- India level since 2014 under the visionary leadership of Hon. Prime Minister. This is reflected in the meteoric rise of India’s rank in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report from 142nd in 2014 to 63rd in 2019. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian manufactured vaccines to neighboring & key partner countries on the go
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries. In response to these requests, and in keeping with India’s stated commitment to use India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the Covid pandemic […]
Business
KVIC to Supply Khadi Fabric for Tribal Students of EMRS
M/o Tribal Affairs Signs Two Important MoUs with KVIC of M/o Small & Medium Enterprises; KVIC to Supply Khadi Fabric for Tribal Students of EMRS; MoTA to Partner with KVIC as an Implementing Agency for PMEGP […]
Foreign Relations
MORTH notifies rules for facilitating MOUs with neighboring countries on vehicular traffic
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had been receiving requests from various quarters to notify rules under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to facilitate the movement of vehicles carrying goods and passengers between India and neighboring countries. […]
General
KVIC signs MOUs to strengthen Khadi artisans and the tribal population
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). […]