Agriculture & Commodities
CCSCH sets quality standards for 4 more spices
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) finalizes quality standards for 4 more spices […]
Month: April 2021
Corona Virus
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir; First Consignment of 75000 vials to reach today […]
Foreign Relations
India Tunis hold office consultations
The 4th round of India-Tunisia Foreign Office Consultations was held by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA) and Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad. […]
Business
TATAs acquire BigBasket
CCI approves acquisition by Tata Digital Limited of up to 64.3% of the total share capital of Supermarket Grocery Supplies Private Ltd (SGS) and SGS’ sole control over Innovative Retail Concepts Private Limited which own Big Basket […]
Technology
CSIR-CMERI does tech transer of Oxygen Enrichment Unit
CSIR-CMERI transfers the technology to companies’ to ramp up the production of Oxygen Enrichment Unit […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves UK-India Customs Cooperation
Cabinet approves Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters […]
Corona Virus
Fertilizer companies to supply 50MT of medical oxygen
Fertilizers MOS Mandaviya called upon the fertilizer companies to help the society during this pandemic time by reorienting their existing capacity of oxygen production […]
General
DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile
Tejas, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability […]
Foreign Relations
Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting
Secretary (East) Mrs. Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting on 28 April 2021 with Permanent Secretary of Thailand H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi talks to Vladimir Putin on Sputnik Vaccine usage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin on various aspects […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri Dept to create organic production hubs
Department of Agriculture is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs […]
Foreign Relations
India,Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative
The Trade Ministers of India,Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative in a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting held virtually […]
Agriculture & Commodities
DGFT setup COVID-19 Helpdesk for International Trade related Issues
DGFT’s COVID-19 Helpdesk to look into issues relating to Department of Commerce/DGFT, Import and Export Licensing Issues, Customs clearance delays and complexities arising thereon, Import/Export documentation issues, Banking matters etc. […]
Business
CBIC sets up dedicated help desk to support COVID related
Dedicated Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individuals
to expedite Customs Clearance of Imports related to COVID including Oxygen and oxygen related equipments etc […]
Foreign Relations
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan constructing motorable roads and improving infrastructure, healthcare and education in the Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and Japan PM discuss on Covid Support
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan. […]
Corona Virus
Modi thanks Joe Biden for lifting the ban for Vaccine RM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America and thanks Joe Biden for lifting the ban for Vaccine Raw Materials […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna21 begins
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea […]
Corona Virus
Green Corridor created for faster movement of Oxygen tankers
Oxygen Express delivers Oxygen in Maharashtra; Green Corridor created for faster movement of Oxygen tankers […]
Corona Virus
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany to tide over current surge in COVID-19 cases; MoD giving extension to SSC Doctors in AFMS till December 31, 2021 […]
General
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India sees 26% growth in food products exports
India’s processed food products exports witnessed a growth of 26.51% during April-February2020-21, despite challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic. […]
Corona Virus
PM Modi interacts with leading oxygen manufacturers across the country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with leading oxygen manufacturers across the country via video conferencing. PM Modi said this time is not only to deal with the challenges, but also to provide solutions in a very short time […]
Education
K J Somaiya College of Engineering revises admission process
Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s K J Somaiya College of Engineering, one of the leading engineering colleges in Mumbai has revised the admission process for its undergraduate and post graduates programs […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy to assist in missing Indonesian Sub
Indian Navy dispatches its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel to support Search and Rescue of Missing Indonesian Submarine; Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with his indonesian counterpart […]
Technology
MeitY announces #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge
MeitY announces #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge to accelerate adoption of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) In Government […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Fifth session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs begins
Fifth session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs begins virtually – India is the Host and Spices Board India serves as the secretariat of Committee […]
Foreign Relations
India appointed External Auditor OPCW
India appointed External Auditor of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Piyush Goyal meets EPCs; sets target to reach $400B this year
Shri Piyush Goyal chairs meeting with various Export Promotion Councils; Calls upon Exporters to reach US$ 400 billion merchandise exports during current year. […]
Foreign Relations
Defence Ministries of India & Vietnam meet on Cooperation Expo
A webinar cum expo was organised between Ministry of Defence, India and Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam on April 20, 2021. The theme of the webinar was ‘India – Vietnam Defence Cooperation’ […]
Foreign Relations
Experts from India & Japan discussed on Hydrogen Tech
Experts from India and Japan discussed possibilities of collaboration for promotion of hydrogen-based technologies as well as related innovations, trends, concerns, and solutions […]
Business
PM Modi interacts with vaccine manufacturers from across the country
PM Modi urges vaccine manufacturers to continuously scale up the production capacity to vaccinate our people in the shortest possible time […]
Foreign Relations
India Bangla MoU on trade remedial measures approved
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh on the establishment of a framework of cooperation in the area of trade remedial measures […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between ICAI & CA ANZ
The Cabinet approves MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MRA between ICAI and CPA Australia
Cabinet approves Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (ICAI) and the CPA (“Certified Practising Accountant”) Australia. […]
Foreign Relations
CCI – CADE, Brazil MoU gets Cabinet Nod
Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Administrative Council for Economic Defense of Brazil (CADE). […]
Articles
Youva launches Vertex Geo Box
Youva, the provincial stationery brand from the house of Navneet, has launched a Vertex Geo Box, a premium geometry box […]
Business
PM interacts with leaders of pharma industry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with leaders of pharmaceutical industry via video conferencing. The Prime Minister appreciated the crucial role of the pharma sector in the fight against the pandemic. […]
Business
Shri Piyush Goyal launches the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Shri Piyush Goyal launches the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme; 3,600 startups are expected to benefit from the scheme; […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore
Indian Naval Ship Suvarna, whilst on surveillance patrol in the Arabian Sea, encountered a fishing vessel with suspicious movements; Seizes Narcotics worth Rs 3000 Crore […]
Foreign Relations
CAS makes a visit to France
CAS will hold meetings and discussions with senior military leadership of France and visit operational facilities and airbases […]
Foreign Relations
India – Germany sign MoU to combat plastics in marine
India and Germany sign agreement on ‘Cities combating plastic entering the marine environment’; Project outcomes in line with objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban […]
Articles
Karnataka gets an exclusive OTT platform
Katte, the OTT platform of Karnataka will have space for Tulu, Kodava, Konkani, Havyaka, Uttara Karnataka, old Mysore region dialects in addition to Kannada; Grandsons of famous comedian late Narsimharaju to bring this to reality
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General
Ministry of Tourism Signs MOUs with Online Travel Companies to strengthen hospitality and tourism industry
In its ongoing effort to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry especially in the times of the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip […]
Technology
Telecom Department assigns Spectrum frequencies to successful bidders
Spectrum Auction 2021: Telecom Department assigns frequencies to successful bidders; Amount of Rs 2306.97 crore received in advance from bidders by assigning spectrum immediately, rather than at a later date […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with 30 kgs of heroin
In a joint intelligence-based operation with ATS Gujarat, a Pakistani boat ‘NUH’ has been apprehended by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Jakhau, Gujarat with 30 kgs of heroin. Eight Pakistani nationals have also been arrested from the boat. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Edible Oil rates get a relief while precious metals increase
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs makes amendments in the notification related to Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. […]
Finance
Change in Exchange Rate w.e.f. 16Apr
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has announced the new rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa with effect from 16th April, 2021 relating to imported and export goods. […]
General
Re-issue of OCI Cards simplified
Modi Government Simplifies process for re-issue of OCI Cards; Decision Expected to Facilitate OCI Card Holders […]
Foreign Relations
India to kick-start hydrogen ecosystem development
India is looking towards kick-starting the hydrogen ecosystem development, says Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at the Hydrogen Round Table along with participation from US, UAE, Denmark and Australia
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