Technology

National Logistics Portal to be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform

National Logistics Portal (NLP) to be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) to make the Multi Modal Logistics Ecosystem more Efficient; ULIP will provide real time monitoring of cargo while ensuring data confidentiality with end-to-end encryption, comprehensive reduction in logistics cost – Dr Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, MoPSW […]

Foreign Relations

Coverage on export transactions to Russia NOT withdrawn: ECGC

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has clarified that the coverage on export transactions to Russia has not been withdrawn. It has been mentioned in various media reports that ECGC has withdrawn its cover on the export transactions to Russia vide its circular dated 25.02.2022; this is factually incorrect. […]

Technology

DRDO and IIT Delhi scientists demonstrate Quantum Key Distribution

A joint team of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, for the first time in the country successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 kilometres […]

Foreign Relations

Buddhist linkages projects to be highlighted

Ministry of External Affairs celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ today by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries on 23 February 2022. The celebration was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. RajKumar Ranjan Singh. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87%

Centre’s initiatives leading to decline in prices of pulses; Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87% in All India Wholesale Price; Centre allows import of Tur, Urad and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021 to ensure smooth and seamless imports […]

Foreign Relations

India to supply additional 50K MT wheat to Afghanistan

In response to appeals made by the United Nations for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, the Government of India has decided to gift 50,000 MT of wheat to the people of Afghanistan. The supply will be effected by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and transported from ICP Attari (India) to Jalalabad (Afghanistan) by Afghan transporters. […]

Foreign Relations

UAE CEPA to generate over 10Lakh Jobs

India UAE CEPA ushers in a new dawn, will create a minimum of 10 lakh jobs for Indian citizens: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal; With the CEPA, around 90% of products exported from India to UAE will attract zero duty: Commerce Minister; We will surpass the $ 100 billion bilateral goods trade target we have set for 5 years […]

Foreign Relations

India and Australia sign LoI on New and Renewable Energy Technology

The 4th India – Australia Energy Dialogue was held on 15th February, 2022. The dialogue was co-chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Mr. R.K. Singh from the Indian side and Hon’ble Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Mr. Angus Taylor from the Australian side. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

India’s exports increase by 36.76% y-o-y in January, 2022

India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 61.41 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 36.76 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 38.90 per cent over January 2020. Overall imports in January 2022* are estimated to be USD 67.76 Billion, exhibiting a slower rate of growth of 30.54 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 30.19 per cent over January 2020 […]

Foreign Relations

India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations held

The 8th session of the India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations was held in Rome, Italy. The Indian delegation was led by Mrs. Reenat Sandhu, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and the Italian delegation was led by Mr. Luca Sabbatucci, Director General for Global Affairs in Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

Foreign Relations

Cabinet approves activities towards G20 Presidency

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, which will be responsible for implementation of overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency. […]

Business

PLI for Textiles gets extension

Ministry of Textiles has further extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till 28.02.2022. Earlier the date of submission of online application under PLI Scheme for Textiles was upto 31st January 2022 which was extended till 14th February, 2022. […]

Foreign Relations

LCA TEJAS TO PARTICIPATE IN SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -2022

A 44 member contingent of Indian Air Force reached Changi International Airport in Singapore today to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’. The Air Show will be held from 15th to 18th February 2022. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products. […]

Foreign Relations

India sends COVID medicine to Kiribati

Responding to the appeal of the Government of Kiribati seeking offers of support to assist in its national efforts to manage the first Covid-19 outbreak in the Pacific Island country, the Government of India sent a consignment of medical supplies containing PPEs and medications to Kiribati. […]

Business

Indigenous Manufacturing of EVs gets a push

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified a Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) to promote indigenous manufacturing of Electric Vehicles, its assemblies / sub-assemblies and parts / sub-parts / inputs of the sub-assemblies. The PMP envisaged a graded duty structure to promote indigenous manufacturing over a period of time. […]

Health Care

Chennai scientist gets patent for medicinally important compound

Single parent beat odds to develop green synthesis method for compound present in a range of medicines for osteoporosis, asthma
The one-step synthesis of the compound reduces risk of explosion, decreases cost of process & obviates toxic steps involved in current method
The new method uses water medium, room temperature, is odourless and carried out in open air […]

Health Care

Indian scientists develop a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging

Next-generation probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5 identified
Scientists searched for healthy bacteria to promote healthy living in fermented dairy products following proposal of Nobel laureate Dr. Elie Metchnikoff
Yogurt developed using the probiotic bacterium can promote healthy aging in elderly population & improve longevity […]

Foreign Relations

India and Australia sign MoU on Tourism

India and Australia have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tourism cooperation in the field of Tourism on 11th February 2022 in New Delhi. The MoU on behalf of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, was signed by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles and on behalf of Government of Australia it was signed by The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment. […]

Technology

Indian Army Conducts First Ever Hackathon

In a bid to promote proficiency and expertise in the use of emerging technologies, and showcase the technological side of the Indian Army, a first-of-its-kind Hackathon was conducted at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow under the overall guidance of the Shimla based Army Training Command (ARTRAC).

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Technology

Ammunition stock to have RFIDs

The Indian Army commenced implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging of its ammunition inventory today. The first consignment of RFID tagged ammunition, comprising three lots of 5.56mm ammunition was despatched from Ammunition Factory Khadki to Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon […]