Business
India Imports 3.58 Lakh Tonnes Coal from Indonesia
Approximately 3.58 lakh tonne of coal has been imported by Coal India Limited (CIL) from Indonesia through the vendor namely M/s GHV-BDE-DIL (JV) during this year […]
News
Foreign Relations
India attends the 27th session of COP to UNFCCC
An inter-ministerial delegation from India attended the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). […]
Foreign Relations
Neeta Bhushan concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to Niue
Ms Apoorva Srivastava (IFS: 2001), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Toronto, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Slovak Republic. […]
Economy
PM Modi addresses the meeting of NEC in Shillong
The meeting marks the golden jubilee celebration of the North Eastern Council. Govt has gone beyond the conversion of the ‘Look East’ policy to ‘Act East’ […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi extends Hanukkah greetings To Israel
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended Hanukkah greetings to Benjamin Netanyahu, the people of Israel and those celebrating this festival of lights around the world. […]
World
PM Modi congratulates Argentina on a massive victory
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Argentina on becoming FIFA World Cup Champions. Shri Modi also congratulates France for a spirited performance at the FIFA World Cup. […]
Foreign Relations
Ministry of culture collabs with Prasiddha foundation
Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Prasiddha Foundation inaugurated Delhi International Arts Festival at Kartavya Path with the tagline – ‘Where Bharat Meets India’ today. […]
Foreign Relations
Government’s Vision to promote domestic defence equipment
The following initiatives have been taken by the Government to facilitate the marketing of indigenously-developed defence equipment to international players: […]
Foreign Relations
G20 delegates visit the Kanheri Caves in Mumbai
The Mumbai Regional Office of the Ministry of Tourism enthralled the G20 delegates with Indian Classical Music in Mumbai today […]
General
IWIS Day 2 Restoration of Rivers & Conservation of Water
Day 2 of the India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) being organised from 15th to 17th December in New Delhi witnessed wide-ranging discussions today on various aspects of river conservation […]
Business
SCI acquired New and Second hand/Resale ships
New and Second hand/Resale ships are acquired by SCIL as per the Annual Plan projections drawn and depending on the existing market scenario & the available business opportunities. […]
Business
The government has taken measures to enhance exports
The Government has taken the following measures to boost exports and reduce the trade deficit: […]
Articles
Startup India has created 8.6+ lakh jobs opportunity
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)recognized startups have self-reported the creation of over 8.6 lakh direct jobs as of 30th November 2022 since the launch of Startup India in 2016 […]
Business
India-Australia Economic cooperation and trade agreement
India and Australia signed the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) on 2 April 2022, which will come into force on 29.12.2022. […]
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 […]
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 […]