Technology
Indian Air Force and IIT Madras signed MoU for developmental projects
Indian Air Force and IIT Madras signed an MoU on 13 April 22 for various developmental projects to support the requirements of the IAF. […]
Month: April 2022
Technology
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income […]
Business
Pralhad Joshi launches a web portal developed by the Ministry of Coal
Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi launched a web portal developed by the Ministry of Coal, here today to ensure real-time reporting of accidents occurring in Coal Mines […]
Foreign Relations
First India-France Consultations on WANA held
The first-ever Consultations between India and France on West Asia and North Africa Region were held on 12 April 2022 in virtual mode. […]
Business
Piyush Goyal takes a comprehensive review of the progress of the NICDC
Instructs officials to bring complete transparency into the land allotment system through e-land management system e-LMS and integrated dashboard […]
Business
NMDC wins 2 Awards at 80th SKOCH Summit 2022
The largest iron ore producer in India, the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under the Ministry of Steel awarded one gold and one silver award in the 80th SKOCH Summit and SKOCH Awards recently conducted by SKOCH, New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
Trade Agreements signed with Australia and UAE
Textile Industry has the potential to achieve USD 100 billion in exports by 2030- Shri Piyush Goyal; Trade deals to boost exports by labor-intensive industries-Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Business
Coal Ministry Reviews Production from Captive Coal Blocks
Forty Seven Coal Blocks Receive Mine Opening Permission; Likely to Increase to 60 Blocks During 2022-23 […]
Foreign Relations
India – Australia Mpra Coordinated Operations
The aircraft and its crew would be undertaking an operational turnaround at Darwin. During its stay, the team from the Indian Navy’s maritime patrol squadron, Albatross, is scheduled to engage with its counterparts from the 92 Wing of the Royal Australian Air Force. […]
Technology
Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested on April 11, 2022, at high-altitude ranges as part of user validation trials. […]
Business
Filing of patents increased by 50% in the last 7 years
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filings surpasses the number of international patent filings in India from Jan-Mar 2022 […]
Foreign Relations
5th India-Malaysia Foreign Office Consultations held
Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, India together with H.E. Dato’ Amran Bin Mohamed Zin, Deputy Secretary-General for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia co-chaired the 5th Foreign Office Consultations (bilateral consultations) between India and Malaysia on 12 April 2022 at Putrajaya, Malaysia. […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
Foreign Relations
India and the UK held their Annual Cyber Dialogue in London
On 11-12 April 2022, IOn 11-12 April 2022, India and the UK held their Annual Cyber Dialogue in London. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs).ndia and the UK held their Annual Cyber Dialogue in London. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy Division, Ministry of External Affairs). […]
Corona Virus
Inaugural delivery of Covid Vaccines under the Quad’s Vaccine Partnership
The inaugural delivery of Covid vaccines under Quad’s flagship Vaccine Partnership was made in Cambodia on 12 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Virtual Interaction between Narendra Modi and President of USA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with President of the USA Joseph R. Biden on 11 April 2022. […]
Business
Pralhad Joshi to chair the 4th NMET meeting
Shri Pralhad Joshi to Chair Crucial Meeting of National Mineral Exploration Trust; To Focus on Strategic and Critical Mineral Requirements […]
Foreign Relations
East Secretary visits Cambodia
On 10-11 April 2022, as part of his three-nation tour to the region, Secretary (East), Shri Saurabh Kumar visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On 11 April 2022, Shri Saurabh Kumar held bilateral talks with his Cambodian counterpart, H.E. Mr. Koy Kuong, Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Kingdom of Cambodia. […]
Foreign Relations
Centre creates matrix for 50 agro products to boost Agri exports
As part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, APEDA collaborates with various ministries to ensure seamless logistics; Government focuses on boosting Agri exports from Purvanchal, Himalayan region, North Eastern States, J&K, and Ladakh […]
Technology
Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits IBM Cyber Range and Campus at Bengaluru
“In rapidly digitizing world, India has the opportunity to leapfrog in exponential technologies like cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud and AI”: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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Technology
Corruptionless and leak-free Democracy made possible by Technology: Rajiv Chandrasekhar
E-Grievance Portal launched by MoS for Electronics and Information Technology at High Court, Bengaluru […]
Technology
DoT invites EoI for 5G VEPP initiative
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) for the “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program (VEPP)” initiative to build strong collaborative partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders with velocity and with an exclusive emphasis to address User/Vertical Industry needs. […]
Foreign Relations
Virtual Interaction between Narendra Modi and President of USA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with President of the USA Joseph R. Biden on 11 April 2022. The two Leaders will review ongoing bilateral cooperation and exchange views on recent developments in South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and global issues of mutual interest. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian banana & baby corn got market access in Canada
The negotiations between National Plant Protection Organisations of India and Canada on market access for Indian Banana and Baby corn resulted in Canadian market access for these commodities. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Ananthapur Banana Cluster and Horticulture Cluster Development Programme reviewed
Banana Cluster in Ananthapur will benefit about 14,000 banana farmers and related stakeholders of the value chain and will handle approximately 7.5 Lakhs MT of banana […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kenya held
The second round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kenya was held on 08 April 2022 in New Delhi. The Consultations were led on the Indian side by Shri Puneet R Kundal, JS(E&SA), and on the Kenyan side by Mr. Paul Ndung’u, Director (Asia, Australasia, and Pacific Directorate). […]
Business
KVIC launches “Banarasi Pashmina” to boost self-sustainability & Artisanal Creativity
From the Himalayan highlands of Leh-Ladakh to the banks of River Ganges in Varanasi – the heritage handicraft of Pashmina has got a brand new identity. The premium Pashmina products prepared by the highly skilled Khadi weavers of Varanasi were launched by Chairman KVIC, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena in Varanasi. […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves signing of Bilateral MoU between SEBI and FRC, Mongolia
Cabinet approves signing of Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial Regulatory Commission, Mongolia […]
Technology
MOU Signed Between UIDAI and ISRO for Technical Collaboration
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Unique Identification Authority Of India (UIDAI), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), New Delhi, and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), ISRO, Hyderabad, for technical collaboration here today. […]
Finance
Govt releases revenue deficit grant of Rs 7183 cr to 14 states
Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 7183.42 crore was released to 14 States; States get a total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 86,201 crore in 2022-23 […]
Foreign Relations
External Affairs Minister Visit the USA
Dr. S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs will visit the United States of America from 11-12 April 2022. […]
Business
Independent Directors must safeguard the interests of minority shareholders: Mahendra Nath Pandey
Dr. Pandey calls upon CPSEs to consistently work towards indigenization in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ and support the nation in becoming a Global Manufacturing Hub. […]
Finance
10 States get an additional 28,204C for undertaking power sector reforms
The incentive of Rs 1,22,551 crore is available to States in 2022-23 for reforms in the power sector; the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has granted additional borrowing permission of Rs. 28,204 crore to 10 States for undertaking the stipulated reforms in the power sector in 2021-22. […]
Foreign Relations
Education will act as a bridge between India and Australia: Piyush Goyal
Game-changing research done in Australia coupled with India’s manufacturing at scale will serve the world: Shri Goyal; The business will be the framework on which all other engagements between the two sides will prosper, says Shri Goyal […]
Business
Steps towards widening international acceptance of Indian Electrical Equipment
Central Power Research Institute bags ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation; Valuable boost to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ for Indian Electrical Industry […]
Business
4 Schemes introduced for Semiconductor Chip Designing and Manufacturing
India is one of the leading centers for global semiconductor design companies. Most global semiconductor design companies have set up design R&D innovation centers in India owing to the exceptional semiconductor design talent pool making up to 20% of the world’s semiconductor design engineers and the high number of design Patents/ IPR registered in India. […]
Foreign Relations
Imports From Russia And Ukraine
The effect of the war on exports/imports from Russia and Ukraine can be assessed only after the situation stabilizes. […]
Foreign Relations
President of India visit the Netherlands
Apr 06:1.President Shri Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Mrs. Savita Kovind paid a State Visit to the Kingdom of […]
Business
1,49,429 weavers and handloom organizations on-boarded on GeM portal
The Handloom weavers/agencies are facilitated to sell their products online and 23 e-commerce platforms have been associated with the Ministry of Textiles under a policy framework. […]
Business
New Industrial Policy For J&K
The Government of India has notified the New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) on 19/02/2021 to attract capital investments in J&K with a financial outlay of Rs 28,400 crore (Upto the year 2037). […]
Business
CIL supplied 3.32 lakh tons of Coal To Non-Power Sector
Coal India Limited (CIL) has supplied coal to the Non-Power sector to the tune of 3.32 Lakh tonne per day in FY 2021-22. At present Coal India has a stock of 60.77 Million Tonnes (MT) as of 01.04.2022 and with the Production of 700 MT in FY 2022-23, CIL is making all efforts to meet the demand of all linked sections of the industries in FY 2022-23. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Business
BIS grants 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers as on 28.03.2022. […]
Business
Over the last five years, the production and export of electronic goods
The government of India’s goal is to make India a significant design and manufacturing hub for electronics as part of its Atmanirbhar Bharat economic policies. In this regard, we are broadening and deepening our electronic manufacturing ecosystem. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Australia trade pact will increase to $100B by 2030
Inviting Australian businesses to invest in India, Shri Goyal says we offer you transparency, trust, and rule of law; “We are two democratic nations, two people who love sports, both are members of the Commonwealth”: Shri Goyal […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s Agriculture Exports touch USD 50B
Highest ever exports achieved for staples like rice, wheat, sugar, other cereals, and meat; Wheat exports jumped nearly four-fold from $568 million in 2020-21 to touch $2.12 billion in 2021-22 […]
Foreign Relations
Palaniswamy Subrahmanyan Karthigeyan concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Kiribati
Shri Palaniswamy Subrahmanyan Karthigeyan (IFS:2004), presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Kiribati, with residence in Suva. […]
Foreign Relations
Pankaj Sharma concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Belize
Shri Pankaj Sharma (IFS:1991), presently Ambassador of India to Mexico, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Belize, with residence in Mexico City. […]
General
Steps to increase the power generation across the country
Thermal Projects totaling 28460 MW are under construction in the country; Presently, there are 36 Large Hydro Projects (above 25 MW) totaling 12663.5 MW which is under implementation in the country. […]
General
Government initiatives to ensure a 24×7 Power Supply
The primary responsibility of providing a 24×7 power supply to all consumers lies with the concerned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) […]