Education
3rd Disarmament and International Security Affairs Fellowship Programme
Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, inaugurated the 3rd Disarmament and International Security Fellowship Programme […]
News
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meeting with the President of Suriname
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of Suriname, H.E. Mr Chandrikapersad Santokhi on the sidelines of the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) in Indore today […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meeting with the President of Guyana
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on the sidelines of the 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) in Indore today […]
Business
IndAusECTA Benefits import and Export
India and Australia will be benefited from the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed between them on 2 April 2022 and has come into force on 29 December 2022. […]
Technology
Future belongs to technology blended with innovation and creative StartUps
This was stated here today by 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, Dr Jitendra Singh in an exclusive interview spelling out thrust areas for the year 2023 in the context of science […]
Foreign Relations
The 9th India-Slovenia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)
The 9th India-Slovenia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held on 06 January 2023 in Ljubljana. Shri Sanjay Verma led the Indian delegation, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and the Slovenian side was led by Mr Samuel Žbogar, […]
Foreign Relations
IAF & JASD FORCE SET TO EXERCISE JOINTLY IN JAPAN
To promote Air Defence cooperation between the countries, India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’ involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base […]
World
A strategy to combat energy depletion in India
Global warming and the energy crunch are the two biggest challenges countries face. With the transportation and industry sectors growing rapidly, energy needs have surged drastically over the last 200 years. […]
Foreign Relations
17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2023
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is the flagship event of the Government of India. It provides an important platform to engage and connect with overseas Indians and to enable the diaspora to interact with each other. […]
Foreign Relations
A new and unique initiative, Voice of Global South Summit
In a new and unique initiative, India will host a special virtual Summit on 12-13 January 2023. This “Voice of Global South Summit” under the theme “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” envisages bringing together countries of the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. […]
Business
DPIIT to organize Startup India Innovation Week from 10 Jan to 16 Jan
Startup related events to be organized in over 75 places across country
National Startup Awards 2022 Winners to be felicitated on National Startup Day on 16th January 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
India and France’s 36th Strategic Dialogue
Shri Ajit Doval, KC, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India and H.E. Mr Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the Republic […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister welcomed France’s support to India’s G20 Presidency.
Call on the Prime Minister by H. E. Mr Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 02/2023
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 6th January 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Economy
Cabinet approves to continue the Schemes of MDoNER
: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of Schemes of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, with an outlay of ₹12882.2 crore […]
General
Shri Rajnath Singh leaves for 2-day to Visit Andaman Nicobar Islands
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh left New Delhi for a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) today (January 5th, 2023) […]
Foreign Relations
India and France’s 36th Strategic Dialogue on Jan 05
India and France will hold the 36th Strategic Dialogue on 05 January 2023 in New Delhi. Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor will lead the Indian delegation […]
Business
Cabinet approves naming of Goa Airport as Manohar International Airport
The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for naming of Greenfield International Airport Mopa, Goa as ‘Manohar International Airport – Mopa, Goa’, as a mark of tribute to Late Shri Manohar Parrikar, Ex-Defence Minister and Four-time Goa Chief Minister. […]
General
Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Mission aims to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives […]
Business
Dr S. Jaishankar paid a visit to Cyprus and Austria
External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India, Dr S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus from 29-31 December 2022 and to the Republic of Austria from 31 December 2022 – 03 January 2023. […]
Business
PM Modi, King Charles hold first conversation over phone
As this was Prime Minister’s first conversation with His Majesty after he assumed the Office of the Sovereign of the UK, Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the King for a very successful reign. […]
Articles
NTPC’s electrifying performance registered a growth of 11.6% to 295.4 BU
NTPC, India’s largest power-generating company recorded a generation of 295.4 BU during Apr-Dec 2022, registering a growth of 11.6% compared to the same period, the previous year […]
Foreign Relations
The 17th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from 8–10 January 2023
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the Hon’ble President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Non-Resident Indians, […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Vanlalhuma appointed as Ambassador to Republic of Ecuador
Shri Vanlalhuma currently serving as Republic of Colombia has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to Republic of Ecuador […]
Economy
Rs 1.4 lakh+ crore GST Revenue collected on December 2022,
The gross GST revenue collected during December 2022 is Rs 1,49,507 crore, of which CGST is Rs 26,711 crore, SGST is Rs 33,357 crore, IGST is Rs 78,434 crore (including Rs 40,263 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is Rs 11,005 crore (including Rs 850 crore collected on import of goods). […]
Business
India and Pakistan Nuclear exchange list
India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, […]
Foreign Relations
Exchange list of prisoners between India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 01 January and 01 July. […]
Business
launch of Digital India Innovation Fund for Catalyzing deep tech start-ups
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today said that the Government of India is going to launch a Digital India Innovation Fund that will support Deeptech Startups. […]
World
PM condoles the demise of Brazilian football legend, Pele
PM Modi said that the passing away of Pelé leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of sports. […]
Business
16% increase in agricultural and processed food products
The exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 16% in the eight months (April-November) of the current Financial Year 2022-23 in comparison to the corresponding period of FY 2021-22. […]
Military
IAF successfully fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Cruise missile
Indian Air Force today successfully fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Air Launched missile against a Ship Target from a SU-30MKI aircraft […]
Business
India-Australia Economic and Cooperation Trade Agreement comes into effect
India has achieved the unique distinction of operationalizing two Trade Agreements this year. After the entry into force of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on May 1, 2022, the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (#IndAusECTA) has come into effect on December 29, 2022. […]
Business
RTPCR tests are mandatory for international passengers from January 1st
TPCR tests are mandatory for international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand, to India before departure […]
Foreign Relations
Contaminated cough syrup made by Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan report
Under directions of Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is in regular contact with the national drug regulator of Uzbekistan regarding the matter […]
Business
Ministry of Coal identified four coking coal blocks to increase coal production
To increase the coking coal production, the Ministry of Coal has identified four coking coal blocks, for which the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) will also finalize Geological Report (GR) in the coming months. […]
World
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched two campaigns as part of G20 Presidency
As part of India’s G20 presidency, the Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Communications and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance”. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar planned to visit Cyprus and Austria
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, will pay official visits to the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and Austria from 29 December 2022 – 03 January 2023. […]
Business
MoRTH issued G.S.R 901(E) to promote ease of doing business and transparency
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a notification G.S.R 901(E) on 22 December 2022 to promote ease of doing business and transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers. […]
Technology
AVGC Task Force calls National AVGC-XR Mission with a budgetary outlay
The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) Task Force has called for a National AVGC-XR Mission with a budget outlay to be created for integrated promotion and growth of the AVGC sector. […]
Military
Ministry of Power signs MoU with DRDO
Shi Alok Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Power and Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, of Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman, DRDO, signed for MoU […]
Business
Coal quality supply increased by 18%: Ministry of Coal
The Ministry of Coal and the coal companies have taken various measures to achieve the objective of supplying quality coal to all consumers. […]
Foreign Relations
India’s G20 Presidency to elevate developing nations: Prime Minister Modi
Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Monday with his Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.Zelenskyy […]
Foreign Relations
Ministry of mines’ efforts to source minerals from 3 nations
Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), Ministry of Mines Efforts To Source Strategic Minerals From Argentina, Australia and Chile […]
Foreign Relations
9th session of India-Russia Working Group on Modernization emphasised on bilateral relationship
The 9th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization & Industrial Cooperation of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission […]
Business
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar discussed about DPDP Bill with stakeholders
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is here today to meet over 200 stakeholders […]
Business
Ministry of Fisheries created FIDF for fisheries infrastructure facilities
Department of Fisheries created FIDF with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore to provide concessional finance for the development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities. […]
Business
Center aims to achieve $100B in textile exports by 2030
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that Government has taken cognizance […]
Business
Ministry of Defense signed 166 contracts for procurement of defence equipments
Capital procurement of defence equipment is undertaken by various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes so as to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness. […]
Business
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Defence
Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with M/s Airbus Defence and Space, S.A. Spain on 24th September 2021 for procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft […]
Business
15 start-ups selected, work towards healthcare and agriculture
Fifteen Startups selected in the first-of-its-kind product accelerator program for innovators developing sustainable solutions will soon start working towards solutions in the healthcare and agriculture domains. […]