Foreign Relations
PM Speakes on the telephone with president of Russia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation […]
News
Business
India’s IMPORT AND EXPORT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT 2020-21
As per Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India’s military expenditure for the years 2020 and 2021 is as under: […]
General
Begin of the new 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on 15th December 2022 inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) in New Delhi […]
Articles
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at UN headquarters
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that it makes every Indian proud to see the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations Headquarters. […]
Foreign Relations
AIM and UNDP India launched a new Youth Co: Lab
he 5th edition of Youth Co: Lab, Asia Pacific’s largest youth innovation movement was jointly launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and UNDP India […]
Economy
Major steps are taken for reducing carbon emission
As per IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO), in October 2022, India is projected to grow at 6.8 per cent in the year 2022 which is one of the fastest among major economies. […]
World
Review Projects of PM Gati Shakti NMP
The Ministry is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). 61 NHs / road projects / Corridors in about 13,858 km […]
Foreign Relations
India and UK’s commitment towards environmental goals
Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), highlighted India’s commitment towards environmental goals, which includes consistent efforts towards the development of mitigation & monitoring solutions for environmental pollution […]
Foreign Relations
United Nations Recognizes Namami Gange Initiative
Dec 16:DG, NMCG Receives Award At A Function In 15th Conference Of Parties To The Convention On Biodiversity In Montreal, […]
Articles
Tariff Notification No. 108/2022-Customs (N.T.) Fixation Tariff value
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) […]
Articles
NEC and NERSDS Schemes under North East Council
The State-wise funds disbursed under the Schemes of NEC and NERSDS during the last three (3) years are given in Annexure – I. […]
Foreign Relations
INDO NEPAL JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE “SURYA KIRAN -XVI”
The 16th Edition of Indo-Nepal joint training Exercise “SURYA KIRAN-XVI” between India and Nepal will be conducted at Nepal Army Battle School, Saljhandi (Nepal), from 16 – 29 December 2022 […]
Business
C-DOT conducts global IoT/M2M conferences with DoT and TSDSI
The conference is centred on the theme ‘Growth of Internet of Things (IoT)/Machine to Machine (M2M) ecosystem through standardised implementations’
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Business
AIC aims to translate research into StartUps
Prime Minister Modi’s vision for Atal Innovation Centres creating a positive synergy among the Research, Academia and Industry to provide avenues of livelihood, entrepreneurship and start-ups in India: Dr Jitendra Singh
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Articles
PM congratulates Ms Mette Frederiksen the Prime Minister of Denmark
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Ms Mette Frederiksen for her re-election as the Prime Minister of Denmark. […]
Business
INDIA’S OVERALL FOREIGN TRADE OF November 2022
India’s trade exhibited an impressive performance with India’s overall export (Merchandise and Services combined) of USD 58.22 Billion in November 2022. […]
Finance
New Customs Exchanges Rates released
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 16th December, 2022 for the purpose of imported and export goods […]
Articles
Target to achieve textile export of 100 Billion USD by 2023
My Sari My Pride’ festival to celebrate 75 handwoven saris of India to be organised in Delhi: Shri Piyush Goyal
Kashi has a profound connection with Tamil Nadu: Shri Piyush Goyal
Roadmap of Textile Sector to be prepared during two-day Kashi Tamil Samagam […]
Technology
ISRO has successfully launched 170+ foreign satellites
Forex generated through launching of these 177 foreign satellites from January 2018 to November 2022 is approximately 94 million USD and 46 million Euro […]
Articles
India is not dependent on China for earth minerals
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 […]
Technology
NHAI plans to Develop new EV charging stations
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is developing Wayside Amenities (WSA) across Highways and Expressways. The provision of an e-vehicle charging station has been made a mandatory facility […]
Articles
Inflation fall of by 5.85 % in November 2022
The annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Index (WPI) numbers is 5.85% (Provisional) for the month of November 2022 (over November 2021) against 8.39% recorded in October 2022 […]
Foreign Relations
Day 2 of the 1st DWG Meeting in Mumbai
Substantive discussions on India’s key priorities proposed for the Development Working Group (DWG) agenda began on Day 2 of the 1st DWG Meeting in Mumbai […]
Finance
1st G20 FCBD meeting held in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Dec 15: Over 160 delegates participated in the FCBD meeting marking the beginning of the G20 Finance Track under the […]
Articles
Access to Steel in Foreign markets
The government has taken several measures to get enhanced market access to the Middle East and Northern Africa and to get the benefit of India-UAE CEPA, which, inter-alia, includes the following: – […]
Business
1.5 Lakhs + investment in steel sectors
Steel being a de-regulated sector, the Government acts as a facilitator, by creating enabling environment for the development of the sector. National Steel Policy […]
Articles
60 MSMEs avail benefits under PTUAS
MSMEs have availed the benefit under the erstwhile PTUAS scheme. However, the PTUAS has been incorporated as a sub-scheme under the Scheme – Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI) […]
Articles
Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)
The Government has put in place a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) for Pharmaceutical companies, which is in operation since 01.01.2015 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Millets as Nutri-cereals to be promoted across the country
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has said that along with wheat and rice, Millets should also find a respectable place again on the food plate […]
Technology
DA&FW publishes new Guidelines for the usage of Drone Technology
In order to promote the use of drone technology in agriculture, the following provisions have been made under the guidelines of the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) […]
General
ISRO synergizes national efforts to study venus
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; […]
Business
4 tourism projects sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan scheme
Renovation of Aayi Mandapam and dynamic lighting at Bharathi Park at a cost of Rs. 1.33 Crore, the Development of Pilgrim Facilities and Ghat along the sacred river […]
Business
Development of the Blue Economy of the Indian Ocean
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM). The Deep Ocean Mission is a multi-ministerial […]
Business
Steps by the government to promote EVs
Under phase II of the FAME-India Scheme, Rs. 1000 Cr. is allocated for the development of charging infrastructure. The Ministry has sanctioned 2,877 electric vehicle charging stations in 68 cities across 25 states/UTs. […]
Foreign Relations
Day 1 of G20 DWG in Mumbai
The first meeting of the Development Working Group (DWG) under India’s G20 Presidency is currently underway in Mumbai. […]
Foreign Relations
Joint Migration and Mobility Between India and Finland
the Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs and H.E. Ms. Tuula Haatainen […]
Technology
7,45,713 Electric Vehicles under FAME
Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 7,45,713 Electric Vehicles have been supported till 07.12.2022 by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 3,200 Cr. Further, MHI has sanctioned 6315 e-buses to 65 cities/STUs/CTUs/ State Govt […]
Foreign Relations
27 Maldives and 39 Bangladesh civil servants taking part in NCGG
Two-Week Capacity building programmes for civil servants of Maldives and Bangladesh was unveiled at National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Mussoorie ; 27 civil servants from Maldives and 39 Civil Servants from Bangladesh are taking part in these two programmes […]
Foreign Relations
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar visits Dubai
He shall meet his counterpart H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, UAE He will also engage with Industry Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Innovators on finding possible avenues of collaboration […]
Foreign Relations
India-Poland holds 10th round of foreign office consultation
India and Poland held Foreign Office Consultations in Warsaw on 12 December 2022. The Indian side was led by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM to visit UNSC meet
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will be visiting New York to preside over two High-Level Ministerial signature events of India’s ongoing Presidency of the UN Security Council […]
Foreign Relations
G20 DWG meet planned in Mumbai
The first meeting of the Development Working Group (DWG) under India’s G20 Presidency is taking place in Mumbai from December 13-16, 2022. G20 Members, Guest countries, and invited International Organizations would be attending the meeting in person. […]
Foreign Relations
India exceeds 800million broadband users
India is the largest ‘connected’ nation in the world today with more than 800 million broadband users: MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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Business
1k+ Women entrepreneurs registered under Udyam Sakhi
The Udyam Sakhi Portal (https://udyam-sakhi.com) provides information regarding financial schemes, policies, and programs of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises to existing/prospective women entrepreneurs in the MSME sector. […]
Business
KVIC Loans 1lakh+ under PMEGP
Ministry of MSME, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is implementing, since 2008-09, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for generating self-employment opportunities in the country by setting up micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector […]
General
MDoNER collaborates with ISRO to Monitor Projects
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), in collaboration with North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), Department of Space, Government of India, has developed a project monitoring Mobile Application. The physical progress of the projects supported by MoDoNER is monitored in three modes viz mobile apps, satellite images and drone images. […]
Foreign Relations
39TH EDITION OF INDIA-INDONESIA COORDINATED PATROL
The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 08 – 19 December 2022 […]
World
1st Finance & Central Bank Deputies of G20 Meeting in Bangalore
The first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting is scheduled to be held during 13-15 December 2022 in Bengaluru […]
Foreign Relations
India will host over 200 meetings in over 50 cities as part of G20
G-20 and India’s Presidency
Theme of India’s G20 Presidency “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future” closely ties with LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
India will host over 200 meetings in over 50 cities across 32 different work streams
G20 delegates and guests to get a glimpse of India’s rich cultural heritage and a year-long India experience
G-20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting to be held in Mumbai from December 13 – 16, 2022 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
MoFPI to accelerate activities related to IYOM and Mega Food Event
Roundtable of Secretary, FPI with Resident Commissioners on the activities related to IYOM & Mega Food Event 2023 […]