Business
Textiles Ministry holds National Conference on Park PM MITRA Parks Scheme
13 State Governments present plans of 18 proposals for setting up of PM MITRA Parks in their respective states […]
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Finance
Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 7,183.42 crore released to 14 States
Total Revenue Deficit Grant released to States so far in the current financial year gone up to Rs. 14,366.84 crore; States will get a total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 86,201 crore in 2022-23 […]
Foreign Relations
7th JWG Meeting between India and Qatar on Labour and Manpower Development
The 7th JWG Meeting between India and Qatar on Labour and Manpower Development was held on 04-05 May 2022 in New Delhi. […]
Business
Status of Import of Coal for Blending in Thermal Power Plants reviewed
Shri R. K. Singh Advises States To Place Orders For Coal Import; Domestic Coal Would Be Supplied To All Gencos In Proportion To The Coal Received From Coal Companies
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Foreign Relations
Anupriya Patel calls upon SMEs to adopt technology
Tremendous opportunity lies ahead; Manufacturing and Exports, both, have to contribute to the post-pandemic scenario: Smt. Patel
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Technology
Small-scale inhomogeneities in the solar corona
Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in the density of solar corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma in it.
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Agriculture & Commodities
6 food brands launched under ODOP scheme
Madhurmithas, Anaras, Pind Se, and more products added to the already expanding portfolio of ODOP brands launched under the Scheme […]
Technology
PLI scheme for drones invited
Companies that have crossed the PLI eligibility threshold for FY 2021- 2022 can apply; The last date for submitting the application form is 20th May 2022 […]
Business
Union Minister RK Singh Takes Review Of Thermal Power Plants
Secretary (Power) Shri Alok Kumar, Senior officials of the State Governments, and Gencos were present in the meeting held virtually. The Minister highlighted the importance of importing coal for blending in the thermal power plants, in view of the constraints in domestic coal supply to meet the increased demand. […]
Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 40/2022 – Customs N.T
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.34/2022-Customs(N.T.), dated 21st April 2022 […]
Business
Explore project exports in developed nations: Piyush Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal urges bankers to abandon conservatism and be open to taking risks; India has all the necessary ingredients to become a global player in project exports- Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK Commonwealth Dialogue at the DG level was held
India-UK Commonwealth Dialogue at Director General (DG) level was held on May 5, 2022, in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UN- Political) Division along with officials from the Ministry of External Affairs. […]
Technology
The Democratization of Chip Design in India
Now Anyone from Anywhere can Design Chips & innovate as MeitY brings Design Infrastructure to the Doorstep […]
Business
India’s Services exports set new record of USD 254.4B in FY 2021-2022
Services exports hit an all-time monthly high of USD 26.9 Billion in March 2022; Telecommunications, computer, and information services, other business services, and Transport are top contributors to Services exports […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with PM of Finland
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Ms. Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland, in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit. This was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders.
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Foreign Relations
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Iceland PM in Copenhagen
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ms. Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Sweden
May 04:Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Ms. Magdalena Andersson, Prime Minister of Sweden, on the sidelines of the […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meets PM of Norway
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Store, Prime Minister of Norway, in Copenhagen on the sidelines of the 2nd India Nordic Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Minister of Italy visit to India
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, H.E. Mr. Luigi Di Maio will pay an official visit to India from May 4-6, 2022. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Exports demand increasing for the Indian Chemical industry
The Indian Chemical industry has become a global player and earns foreign exchange for the nation with the “Make in India, Make for World” approach: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Surplus Grains available in the country
Farmers are getting a good price for the wheat: Secretary, Food; No move to curb Wheat Export: Centre […]
Business
Piyush Goyal asks officials to identify land for ‘Tourist Craft Village’s Haridwar
There has been a transformational change in Haridwar in the last four years under the aspirational district program: Union Minister […]
Technology
Multiple Ways to establish Veracity of Aadhaar: UIDAI
The issue of how to verify the genuineness of an Aadhaar card is often faced by organizations when they are presented to them as a proof of identities […]
Foreign Relations
India, Germany to propose a joint AI initiative on healthcare and sustainability
Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh held a high-level meeting with President, DFG (German Research Foundation) Prof. (Dr) Katja Becker in Berlin today […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi visits France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to France on May 4, 2022, on his way back from the 2nd India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi Attends 2nd India-Nordic Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir of Iceland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Denmark
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with the Prime Minister of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen.
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Business
Steady Start to FY23 for NMDC
National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), the Country’s largest iron ore producer, a CPSE under the Ministry of Steel reported production of 3.15 Million Tonnes (MnT) and sale of 3.12 MnT of iron ore in the first month of FY23.
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Foreign Relations
India and Germany agree to work together with focus on AI Start-Ups
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held bilateral talks with German Minister for Education & Research Ms. Bettina Stark-Watzinger in Berlin and expressed satisfaction over the ongoing bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation […]
Business
Coal Production in April 2022 Touches 661.54 Lakh Ton
Total Offtake At 708.68 Lakh Ton & To Power Sector Touches 617.2 Lakh Ton; During the month of April 2022, India’s total coal production stood at 661.54 lakh tons. […]
Business
Secretary, DPIIT chairs roundtable of German SMEs in Berlin
Reaffirms the Government of India’s firm commitment to improving the ease of doing business in India […]
Foreign Relations
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Welcomes PM Narendra Modi
Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today at the historic Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.
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Foreign Relations
PM’s Interaction with the Indian Community in Copenhagen
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with the Prime Minister of Denmark H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, addressed and interacted with the Indian community at the Bella Centre in Copenhagen. […]
Foreign Relations
PM participates in India-Denmark Business Forum in Copenhagen
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi jointly participated with Prime Minister of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, and H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, in the India- Denmark Business Forum at the Confederation of Danish Industry. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
No Dearth for Fertilizers in the country
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture Minister, and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers chair a review meeting on the situation of Fertilizers with the agriculture Ministers of States/UTs […]
Technology
C-DOT and C-DAC sign MoU
It will lead to the development of affordable indigenous telecom and ICT solutions under the Atmanirbhar initiative of the Government of India […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s Interaction with the Indian Community in Germany
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany at the Theatre am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin […]
Foreign Relations
PM Co-Chairs a Business Round Table in Berlin
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi co-chaired a Business Round Table with Chancellor H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz. In his remarks, Prime Minister emphasized the broad-based reforms carried out by the Government and highlighted the growing numbers of start-ups and unicorns in India. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Co-Chairs the Plenary session of the 6th India-Germany IGC
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi co-chaired with H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Plenary session of the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). […]
Business
India-UAE CEPA enters into force
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri BVR Subrahmanyam flags off the first consignment of goods under the Indian-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) […]
General
NTPC invites EOI to produce torrefied biomass pellets from Startups
Through its R&D wing, NETRA, NTPC intends to provide a platform to Indian startups to enable them to develop advanced technology for producing torrefied biomass pellets that are well-suited for decentralized small-scale users. […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris
I will be visiting Berlin, Germany on May 2, 2022, at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany following which I will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-4, 2022 at the invitation of H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
India’s Pharma exports grow by 103% in 8 years
Pharma exports in 2021-22 sustain a positive growth despite global trade disruptions; Pharma trade balance continues to be in India’s favor […]
Finance
GST collection in April touch all-time high of Rs 1.68 lakh crore
Gross GST collection in April 2022 is all-time high, Rs 25,000 crore more than the next highest collection of Rs. 1,42,095 crore, just last month […]
Business
Khadi Exceeds Turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore in 2021-22
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a height that remains a distant goal for all FMCG companies in India. […]
Technology
SEMI and IESA discuss potential for Electronics and Semiconductor Industry in India
Agree to foster collaboration to realize the potential of the semiconductor and microelectronics sector in-country […]
Business
MoD procurement through GeM reaches all-time high of over Rs 15,000Crs
Procurement orders by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the Government e-Market (GeM) portal have reached an all-time high of Rs 15,047.98 crore for the Financial Year 2021-22. […]
Business
25 products showcased at GI Pavilion set up by DPIIT
Food products and beverages exhibited by CIPAM & TRIFED; Exhibits promote the GI logo and tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” […]
General
OIL signs MoU with Digboi Forest Division
Oil India Limited signed an MoU with Digboi Forest Division, Assam Forest Department on 29th April 2022 for a project on Carbon Sequestration and Restoration of Degraded Forest Land in Upper Dihing Reserved Forest (west block) under Digboi Forest Division. […]