Defence
8th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue in Bangkok
At the invitation of the Government of Thailand, Special Secretary, Ministry of Defence Smt Nivedita Shukla Verma will pay an official visit to Bangkok between April 20-21, 2023. […]
Month: April 2023
Foreign Relations
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya concludes G20 Health Working Group Meeting
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, delivered the keynote address at the concluding session of the 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting today. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar to visit Guyana, Panama, Colombia
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S. Jaishankar will be paying an official visit to Guyana (April 21-23), Panama (April 24-25), Colombia (April 25-27) and Dominican Republic (April 27-29). This will be his first visit to these countries as EAM. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Mr Denis Manturov Visits India
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Minister of Trade and Industry, H.E. Mr Denis Manturov, the Co-chair of the India-Russia Inter-governmental Commission on Trade […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Day 2 of G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists
On the second day of the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi today, deliberations were held on Digital Agriculture and Sustainable Agri Value Chain & Public-Private Partnership in Agricultural R&D. […]
Foreign Relations
University of Jammu to host Y-20 Consultation on Peacebuilding
Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu today briefed the media regarding the Y20 consultation on peacebuilding and reconciliation being hosted by the University from April 18-19, 2023.Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu today briefed the media regarding the Y20 consultation on peacebuilding and reconciliation being hosted by the University from April 18-19, 2023. […]
World
EMIC waves Observed at the Indian Antarctic Station Maitri
Scientists have identified Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron (EMIC) waves, a form of plasma waves in the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri, and studied its characteristics. […]
World
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Panjim
The second meeting of the G-20 Health Working Group held in Goa from 17th-19th April 2023, is being attended by participants from the G-20 member countries […]
Foreign Relations
6th meeting of the Steering Committee on Indus Waters Treaty
The sixth meeting of the Steering Committee on matters related to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 took place on 17 April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
100th G20 Meeting During India’s G20 Presidency
India celebrates a key milestone in its G20 Presidency today, with the hosting of its 100th G20 meeting, the Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi […]
Education
3rd meeting of EWG will be in Bhubaneswar
Secretary, of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Secretary Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari and Secretary Department of School Education & Literacy […]
Foreign Relations
G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting under India’s G20
Addressing the inaugural session of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology […]
Agriculture & Commodities
100th G20 meeting, the MACS in Varanasi
India celebrates a key milestone in its G20 Presidency today, with the hosting of its 100th G20 meeting, the Meeting of Agriculture Chief Scientists (MACS) in Varanasi. […]
Foreign Relations
Seven-day SCO Millets Food Festival begins in Mumbai
Union Minister of State for Tourism Shripad Naik inaugurated a Millets Food Festival of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Thursday. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd meeting of G20 FMCBG under India’s G20 Presidency
The second meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) under the Indian G20 Presidency was held on 12-13 April 2023 […]
World
Tariff Notification No. 28/2023-CUSTOMS
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Round of FOC between India and Congo
The Second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and the Republic of Congo (ROC) was held on 13th April 2023 in New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visit Croatia and Slovenia
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Croatia and Slovenia from 15-20 April 2023. […]
Business
India’s merchandise export assured a strong growth of 13.84%
Merchandise exports have registered the highest-ever annual exports of USD 447.46 billion with 6.03% growth during FY 2022-23 surpassing the previous year’s (FY 2021-22) record exports of USD 422.00 billion. […]
Foreign Relations
India deeply values the partnership with France
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the world is looking up to India in every sphere. […]
Foreign Relations
General Ph. To Lam, Politburo visits India
General Ph. To Lam, Politburo Member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, Minister of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visited India at the invitation of Shri Ajit Doval […]
Health Care
Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family
A one-day Scientific Convention was organized by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy under the Ministry of Ayush to celebrate the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day in New Delhi today. […]
Business
India-France Business Summit on 11th of April 2023
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal along with Mr Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate of Foreign Trade […]
Foreign Relations
AIIA hosts walkthrough for C20 Working Group
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the Ministry of AYUSH hosted a walkthrough for the “Working Group of C20 on Integrated Holistic Health on 8th April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visit to USA and IMF
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will be embarking on an official visit to the USA, beginning April 10, 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) visits Uganda and Mozambique
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) will pay official visits to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Mozambique from 10-15 April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Ms Emine Dzhaparova will visit India
The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, H.E. Ms Emine Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from 09-12 April 2023. […]
Finance
₹23.2L crore sanctioned under PMMY since inception
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8th April 2015 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the aim to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit of up to ₹10 lakhs to non-corporate […]
Business
Inviting Applications for the National Startup Awards 2023
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the National Startup Awards (NSA) in 2020 to reward and recognise outstanding startups and enablers in the startup ecosystem […]
Foreign Relations
Conference to Accelerating Rail Transformation in Asia
A High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific region was held in New Delhi, India on 5 and 6 April 2023. […]
Business
India is emerging as the world’s major Bioeconomy
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space […]
World
India received 6.19 million FTAs during 2022
There were 10.93 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during the pre-pandemic year 2019. Tourism Industry has shown good signs of revival after the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting in Siliguri
Secretary (Tourism), Shri Arvind Singh addressed the national media after the successful conclusion of the 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting held in Siliguri, Darjeeling district from 1st – 4th April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 EWG to focus on three priority areas
India has assumed the rotating G20 Presidency for the year 2023, beginning from 01st December 2022. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is conducting meetings of the Employment Working Group of The G20 […]
Defence
Vice Minister of Defense of Japan Mr Oka Masami visits India
Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan Mr Oka Masami called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on April 06, 2023. […]
World
RBI Governor says war against inflation has to continue
The Governor observed that inflation is above the target and given its current level, the present policy rate can still be regarded as accommodative […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 26/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 7th April 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd G-20 Empower Meet in Thiruvananthapuram
The Second G-20 Empower Meet commenced today in Thiruvananthapuram with the theme ‘Women’s Empowerment: A win-win for Equity and Economy’. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd EWG Meeting concludes in Guwahati
The 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency concluded today at Guwahati, Assam. […]
Health Care
Goa setting an example of achieving India’s G20 priorities
Ahead of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting scheduled to take place in Goa from April 17-19, 2023, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa […]
World
Rs. 40k+ cr sanctioned under Stand-Up India
Stand Up India Scheme was launched on 5th April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation. […]
Foreign Relations
Parliamentary Delegation of South Sudan visits India
A Parliamentary Delegation from South Sudan, led by the Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly, H.E. Ms Jemma Nunu Kumba called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (5 April 2023). […]
Defence
7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue
The 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs Mr Oka Masami, was held in New Delhi on April 05, 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
Second G20 EMPOWER meeting of Ministry of WCD
Women’s Empowerment is not just an issue of social justice, it is also an economic imperative. Together, the G20 members represent more than 80% of the world’s GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world’s population. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting at Siliguri
The Inaugural session of the 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting under G20 hosted by the Ministry of Tourism was held at Siliguri, West Bengal today morning. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 ETWG Meeting & Event by Mines Ministry
This year the G20 meetings are being held under the Indian presidency in India. The Ministry of Mines is one of the participating ministries in the energy transition working group deliberations under the ongoing G20. […]
Foreign Relations
Second Meeting of G20 EWG begins in Guwahati
The Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is set to take place in the city of Guwahati, Assam from April 03 to 05, 2023. […]
General
PM praises Goa Solar Rooftop portal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that the Goa Solar Rooftop portal is a good step towards harnessing solar energy and furthering sustainable development. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Malaysia’s trade can be settled in INR
Trade between India and Malaysia can now be settled in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies. This follows the decision by the Reserve Bank of India in July 2022 to allow the settlement of international trade in the Indian Rupee (INR) […]
General
NTPC highest power generation of 400 BU in FY23
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator, has registered the highest-ever power generation of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80% via-a-vis the previous year. […]