Finance
Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme extended to support businesses
Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) 2.0 extended with greater flexibility to respond to emerging demands
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News
World
Market Analysis & Forecast for 17th August
NIFTY ANALYSIS OPEN: 11,353.3 HIGH: 11,366.25 LOW: 11,111.45 CLOSE: 11,178.40 LOWER RANGE: 11,100 UPPER RANGE: 11,250 NIFTY […]
Foreign Relations
India to support Mauritius on the oil spill issue
India has dispatched over 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material on board an IAF Aircraft to Mauritius to supplement the country’s ongoing oil spill containment and salvage operations. […]
General
NCC all set for a major expansion to support forces during a crisis
NCC all set for a major expansion to cover 173 border and coastal districts
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Foreign Relations
BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group meeting held
4th Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group held; Communiqué adopted reaffirming commitment of the five member states to the International Anti-drug conventions; India called for nodal points to enable real-time information sharing among BRICS nations; Meeting focused on misuse of darknet and other advanced technologies for drug trafficking […]
Technology
Villages to be connected with optical fiber cable connectivity in the next 1000 days
Each village to be connected with optical fiber cable (OFC) connectivity in next 1000 days: PM Shri Narendra Modi; Lakshadweep also to be connected with undersea optical fiber cable in 1,000 days […]
Politics
Atmanirbhar, LOC, COVID Pandemic, Make for World, Ease of Living forms PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech
On the Occasion of the 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi delivered his spectacular speech from Red Fort. Speech covered topics such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Vocal for Local, Covid Pandemic, Make In India and Make For World, Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business, Village Internet Connectivity, Border Tensions with China, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Formation […]
Foreign Relations
K P Sharma Oli calls on PM Modi and wished him on Independence Day
The Prime Minister of Nepal greeted the Government and People of India on the occasion of its 74th Independence Day, and also conveyed congratulations for India’s recent election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. […]
General
Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter captures Sarabhai Crater on the Moon
ISRO pays tribute to Dr Vikram Sarabhai by announcing that Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter has captured the Moon images of “Sarabhai” Crater
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Business
MSME to conduct sector and industry-wise ground-level issues study
Sector and Industry wise study of ground level issues for policy formulation is the need of the hour: Shri Nitin Gadkari
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Technology
NASSCOM launches Learn-It-Yourself modules in Artificial Intelligence
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, NASSCOM launch Artificial Intelligence Step-up modules to school students nationwide; Students all set to Step-Up to advanced stage of Learn-it-Yourself ATL AI Modules […]
Business
Port tariffs reduced by 10% for Cruise Ships
Shipping Ministry reduces port tariff rates ranging from 60% to 70% for Cruise Ships; Decision will support the cruise industry and domestic cruise tourism from the adverse economic impacts due to COVID-19 pandemic: Shri Mandaviya […]
General
NASHAMUKT BHARAT CAMPAIGN launched by Union Minister Gehlot
Aug 14: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot addressed the gathering of 272 District Collectors, 31 […]
Business
Push for Aatmanirbhar Steel Usage in Construction and Aviation Sectors
Ministry of Steel to organize a Webinar on Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Fostering Steel Usage in Housing & Building Construction and Aviation Sectors
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General
President Kovind addresses the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day
Address to the Nation by the Hon’ble President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on the eve of India’s 74th Independence Day
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Health Care
‘AYUSH for Immunity’ Campaign launched by AYUSH ministry and Sri Ravishankar
Launch of ‘AYUSH for Immunity Campaign’ by Ministry of AYUSH receives enthusiastic response in the digital space
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Corona Virus
India Exports 23 lakh PPEs in just one month
India marches ahead with “Atmanirbhar Bharat”; Establishes its global position with export of 23 lakh PPEs in one month only; Union Govt distributes more than 1.28 Cr PPEs to States/UTs […]
General
13 highway projects to come up in Manipur
Shri Gadkari to lay foundation Stone for 13 highway projects and to inaugurate a road safety project in Manipur
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Technology
Air Unique-quality Monitoring (AUM) Photonic System developed
Indigenous Air Unique-quality Monitoring (AUM) Photonic System developed for Real-Time Remote Monitoring of Air Quality
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Foreign Relations
India – Nigeria sign MOU for Space Science
The Memorandum of Understanding between India and Nigeria on “Cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes” was concluded on 13 August 2020, at the Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, Abuja. […]
Foreign Relations
Vikram Kumar Doraiswami appointed as High Commissioner to Bangladesh
Shri Vikram Kumar Doraiswami currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
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Business
India sees Trade Surplus of $14.06B in Foreign Trade for July 2020
Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the Foreign Trade statistics of the country for the period of April – July 2020. Trade Shows surplus of 14.06 Billion USD […]
Foreign Relations
MEA Jaishankar takes stock of bilateral relations with Maldives Foreign Minister
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankarand Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid held a meeting to discuss bilateral relations such as financial assistance, essential commodities, air travel, etc. […]
Finance
PM Launches Transparent Taxation platform to have a seamless tax system
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches platform for “Transparent Taxation – Honouring the Honest”; Tax system aims to be Seamless, Painless, Faceless; Says the number of taxpayers is significantly low with only 1.5 Crore paying taxes in a country of 130 Crore people; Prime Minister urges people to introspect and come forward to pay Income taxes due on them to build an AtmaNirbharBharat; With the launch of the Tax Charter, the taxpayer is assured of fair, courteous and rational behavior; Faceless appeal will be available across the country from 25th September i.e. Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s Birth Anniversary; “Banking the Unbanked, Securing the Unsecured, Funding the Unfunded and Honoring the Honest” – Focus of the Government; Emphasis is on making every law and policy People-Centric and Public Friendly rather than Power Centric. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India ranks top in the list of Organic Farmers
India ranks first in number of organic farmers and ninth in terms of area under organic farming; Major organic exports from India are flax seeds, sesame, soybean, tea, medicinal plants, rice and pulses; Organic e-commerce platform being strengthened for directly linking farmers with retail and bulk buyers; Organic Food for Health and Nutrition #Atma Nirbhar Krishi […]
Business
NPPA sets up Price Monitoring and Resource Unit with the help of Karnataka Govt
Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
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General
Offshore Patrol Vessel Sarthak to man the Indian Coasts
An Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ by Ms. Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar today. […]
General
Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation set up to promote Atmanirbhar
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) to promote Indegenious production of defence requirements […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 14th August
Get the Market Analysis for 13th August and probable Forecast for 14th August 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Business
Gadkari calls for Intl. investments in Infrastructure and MSME sector
Gadkari has called for increased investment by international institutions and bodies in the Indian Highways and MSME sectors. He said, automobile and MSME are the two growth engines of Indian economy […]
Business
MoRTH allows Sale and Registration of Electric Vehicles
the ministry has clarified that vehicles without batteries can be sold and registered based on the type approval certificate issued by the Test Agency […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 13th August
Get the Market Analysis for 12th August and probable Forecast for 13th August 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Health Care
SEPC conducts webinar on Export Market Opportunities in HealthCare Sector
Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), a setup by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India today conducted a webinar on the Export Market Opportunities in the Health Care Sector. […]
Business
Gadkari Calls upon Apparel Export Promotion Council to increase textile exports
Shri Gadkari Calls upon Apparel Export Promotion Council for taking measures to target increasing exports by two times; Minister stresses on ensuring quality at competitive cost to meet needs of global market; Will Review Every Scheme from the point of adopting Digital Management System for increasing transparency, avoiding project delays and resolving grievances: Shri Gadkari […]
Technology
Dell and Atal Innovation Mission Launch Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in collaboration with Dell Technologies today launched Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 (SEP 2.0) for young innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs). […]
Business
MCA releases report on Business Responsibility Reporting
Ministry of Corporate Affairs releases the Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting
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General
Vice President Calls to meet the Sustainability Development Goals by 2030
Rajya Sabha functioning has shown certain winds of change, says Chairman; House productivity, legislative output, attendance in Committee meetings on the rise; VP Calls for meeting the target set for 2022 and Sustainable Development goals by 2030; […]
Technology
Remote voting may be a possibility by use of Blockchain
Election Commission of India, in partnership with Tamil Nadu e-governance Agency, organized a webinar on “Technology aspects of remote voting: Exploring Blockchain” […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Krish Megh launched to analyze and manage Agri Data
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Krishi Megh; Krishi Megh is a step forward towards digital agriculture of New India – Shri Tomar […]
General
IAF to get 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft
DAC approves procurement proposals worth Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft for IAF
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Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 12th August
Get the Market Analysis for 11th August and probable Forecast for 12th August 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Foreign Relations
eITEC programme on Policing during Pandemic Times held at BPRD
2 day eITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) programme on “Policing during Pandemic Times” at Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) […]
Foreign Relations
Ram Karan Verma appointed as Ambassador to DR Congo
Shri Ram Karan Verma currently serving as the Director in the Ministry has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Foreign Relations
Manish Prabhat appointed as Ambassador to Uzbekistan
Shri Manish Prabhat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Foreign Relations
Rahul Shrivastava concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Moldova
Shri Rahul Shrivastava concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Moldova
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Foreign Relations
Virander Kumar Paul appointed as High Commissioner to Kenya
Shri Virander Kumar Paul appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Kenya
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Business
Gadkari Urges all CMs to Clear MSME Dues
Recent Steps Taken by Government to Give Relief to MSMEs will Accelerate the Wheel of Economy: Shri Nitin Gadkari; Shri Gadkari Urges all CMs to Issue Directions for Clearing MSME Dues by their Ministries/Deptts and PSUs on priority […]
Agriculture & Commodities
World Biofuel Day: Govt to sensitize farmers in waste management
Webinar on the occasion of the World Biofuel day organized; Secretary, PNG calls for support of states for the sector in a big way, and also sensitizing other the farmers and the common public in waste management […]
Foreign Relations
India-Canada IC-IMPACTS Annual Research Conference to concentrate on STEM
India-Canada IC-IMPACTS Annual Research Conference discusses ways of taking cooperation to a new level; Prof. Ashutosh Sharma: “Methods should be explored to take the cooperation between the two countries to a different level. Best practices in the areas of women in science, technology deployment, diversity in science, and STEM at schools could be shared between them, besides exploring new research in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Sciences, and Electric Mobility”; Dr. Renu Swarup emphasizes on the need to initiate new collaborations and networking with the Canadian government and institutions; IC-IMPACT has resulted in 1,129 publications, 63 bilateral research projects, 24 technology deployments, 352 partnerships, and 29 patents and technology disclosures
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Business
Piyush Goyal demands fair access in other countries on a reciprocal basis
Indian products deserve fair access to other countries on a reciprocal basis; It is time for the Indian industry to stand up as one and ensure we get a level playing field: Shri Goyal […]