Foreign Relations
INS Shardul port calls Madagascar as part of 1TS
Indian Naval Ship INS Shardul made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar as part of First Training Squadron’s (1TS) Overseas Deployment […]
Year: 2021
Education
Edu Minister holds meeting with UNESCO DG Ms. Audrey Azoulay
Union Education Minister holds meeting with Director General of UNESCO Ms. Audrey Azoulay; Broad areas of mutual importance including National Education Policy 2020, India’s response to COVID Pandemic especially in the education sector discussed […]
Education
Education via Comic Books; Edu Min launches on Diksha
100+ Curriculum based Comic books launched by Union Education Minister; Comics can be accessed through a new WhatsApp powered Chatbot on DIKSHA; […]
Foreign Relations
organizes virtual buyer-seller-meet with Nepal for agri-exports
APEDA organizes virtual buyer-seller-meet with Nepal for harnessing and strengthening agri-exports potential […]
Foreign Relations
Afghan FM Haneef Atmar visits India
H.E. Mohammad Haneef Atmar, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, successfully concluded an official visit to New Delhi […]
Foreign Relations
India-Canada hold Foreign Office Consultations
India-Canada hold Foreign Office Consultations between Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs and Ms. Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at Global Affairs Canada […]
Foreign Relations
India Pak Annual Indus Treaty Meet held
The Annual Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising of Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan was held under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 […]
Foreign Relations
Mission Sagar IV INS Jalashwa Arrives at Madagascar
As part of Mission Sagar – IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Ehoala, Madagascar. The ship will deliver a consignment of 1,000 Metric Tonne of rice and 100,000 Hydroxychloroquine tablets […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Bamboo Industry has potential to be worth Rs.30,000 crore: Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari : Bamboo Industry has potential to be worth Rs.30,000 crore; aCalls for multiple Use of Bamboo to increase its demand and plantation […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Ministry approves ODOP for 707 districts with 137 unique products
One District One Product (ODOP) ) approach under PMFME; The Ministry has approved ODOP for 707 districts of 35 States/UTs with 137 unique products […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC & IARCSC, Afghanistan
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between Union Public Service Commission, India and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission, Afghanistan […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan in the field of Water Resources
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan in the field of Water Resources […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agriculture Ministry signs MoUs with 83 countries for Agri Cooperation
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed 83 MoUs/Agreements with other countries for cooperation in Agriculture and allied sectors till date. […]
General
ICM and IOM enters into collaboration study on Migration Management
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) – India Centre for Migration (ICM) collaborative project on ”Strengthening data-informed and migrant -centered migration management frameworks in India” […]
Foreign Relations
India Austria hold foreign consultations
The 6th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Austria covering the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic and commercial ties as well as cultural and academic linkages […]
World
Russia to host the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Jun21
On June 2-5, 2021 Russia will host the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the major Russian platform for interaction in the world of business and economics, under the motto “Together Again – a New World Economy”. […]
Business
MoD signs contract with MDSL to supply Light Specialist Vehicles to Indian Army
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signs contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) to supply Light Specialist Vehicles to Indian Army […]
Corona Virus
COVISHIELD dose intervals to be increased
Centre writes to States/UTs to Increase the Interval between two doses of COVISHIELD to 4-8 weeks based on NTAGI and NEGVAC Recommendation […]
World
UNOPS partners with Denmark to support Jal Jeevan Mission
United Nations Office for Project Services partners with Government of Denmark to support Jal Jeevan Mission in Bundelkhand& Vindhya region of UP […]
General
PM launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain’ campaign on the occasion of World Water Day
PM launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain’ campaign on the occasion of World Water Day; India’s development and self-reliance is dependent on water security and water connectivity : PM […]
Foreign Relations
North East hold Buyer Seller meet with Neighbours
MEA along with ICC organized North East Buyer Seller Meet today in Guwahati. to the neighbouring countries – Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Hand-loom, Textiles, Handicrafts, Tourism and Hospitality […]
Health Care
80 plus medicines come under Price Regulation
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) NPPA fixes the price of 81 medicines including off-patent anti-diabetic drugs allowing due benefits of patent expiry to the patients. […]
General
20 States implement ease of doing business reforms
20 States implement ease of doing business reforms; Get additional borrowing permission of Rs. 39,521 crore
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Foreign Relations
President Kovind calls on Chile President
Telephone Conversation between the President of India and the President of the Republic of Chile and discussed potential areas of Trade and commerce and other bilateral relationsa […]
Foreign Relations
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III calls on PM Modi
Prime Minister’s Office
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi […]
Foreign Relations
Review meeting held under Indo-Japan MoC on Industrial Property
4th Review meeting held under Indo-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on Industrial Property; Both sides agreed to recognize each other’s Offices to act mutually as competent ISA/IPEA under pilot Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-Uzbek DUSTLIK Training Exercise ends
The second edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise, EXERCISE DUSTLIK-II culminated […]
Foreign Relations
India condems Mali Terrorist Attack
India strongly condemns the terrorist attack at a security post in Tessit in the Gao region in Mali that resulted in the killing of thirty three Malian soldiers […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of four nations present credentials to President of India
Envoys of four nations namely Afghanistan, Guyana, Dominican Republic and Fiji present credentials to President of India through video conference […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA signs MoUs with NSIC for harnessing the exports potentials of MSMEs
APEDA signed MoU with NSIC for ensuring cooperation in range of areas focussing on harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products manufactured MSMEs […]
General
Indigenously built Indian Naval Landing Craft Utility L58 Commissioned
Indigenously built Indian Naval Landing Craft Utility L58 Commissioned at Port Blair; The ship adds fillip to Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat programme […]
Finance
New Exchange Rates for Imports & Export w.e.f. 19th March
Mar 18: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies to Indian Rupee with effect from 19th March, 2021 for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]
General
Gadkari issues Suo Moto on Vehicle Scrapping Policy
The Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari made a Suo Moto Statement in the Parliament today on proposed “Vehicle Scrapping Policy” […]
Foreign Relations
US India Artificial Intelligence Initiative launched
US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative launched; Experts underline necessity of scaling up S&T relations between India & US to solve problems of both countries […]
Technology
AIM and AWS sign SoI to support Ed Tech Startups
Atal Innovation Mission, AWS collaborate to scale cloud skilling, and accelerate innovation with education technology startups in India […]
Foreign Relations
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister visits India
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister and MOS for Cabinet Affairs, State of Kuwait visits India on the invitation of External Affairs Minister Shri Jaishankar […]
Foreign Relations
India send chemicals to Iran to counter Locusts problem
: A second batch of 20,000 litres of Malathion 95% ULV pesticide is being supplied by India to Iran under a Government-to-Government Locust Control Programme […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh meet to discuss Water Resources issues
India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary Level Meeting; Both Sides Agree to Expand Cooperation Across Entire Gamut of Water Resources Issues […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-Israeli JV to boost India’s e-Mobility aspirations
Indo-Israeli JV IOC Phinergy Pvt Ltd to boost India’s e-Mobility aspirations; Maruti Suzuki and Ashok Leyland signs LOI with the new JV […]
General
TRIFED signs MoU with Craft Village to empower tribals
TRIFED exchanges MoU with Craft Village for design development as well as skill development programmes for tribal artisans and craftspersons […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi pays homage to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on his birth anniversary. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA sees huge response from participants in its buyer/seller meet
First Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) organised by APEDA to boost exports potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during COVID19 pandemic drew huge response from participants, exporters and buyers from countries including India, UAE, Brazil, New Zealand and France […]
Business
Demand of Indian Products in International Market increases
India’s rank as an exporter improved from 20th position in 2017 to 18th position in 2019 as per latest available WTO press releases […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Kiren Rijiju meets IPU President, proposes World Youth Parliament to promote fitness activities
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju met the President of Inter Parliamentary Union, (IPU) Geneva Mr Duarte Pacheco to discuss about corporation among the international parliamentarians, especially in the field of Youth Affairs and Sports today in New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and Finland PM Marin held a Virtual Summit on various issues
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland H.E. Ms. Sanna Marin held a Virtual Summit today and discussed the entire gamut of bilateral issues as well as other regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi speaks to Portugal Premier on Covid Vaccines
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi talks to H.E. António Luís Santos da Costa, Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic over phone; speaks on supporting in Covid vaccines […]
Foreign Relations
MoU between India and Maldives on Cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs
Union Cabinet approves MoU signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Republic of Maldives for cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs […]
General
Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited to close
Union cabinet approves the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC), the Corporation, a Government of India undertaking under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. […]
Health Care
Market Analysis & Forecast for 16th March
Get the Market Analysis for 15th March and probable Forecast for 16th March 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Foreign Relations
INS Jalaswa docs at Comoros carrying aid material
As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice. […]