Business
Medical Devices Mfg gets PLI Scheme
Approval accorded under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices. […]
News
Technology
Rs. 120 Cr for drone and drone components under PLI Scheme
Incentive of Rs. 120 crore has been provided for Indian manufacturers of drone and drone components under PLI Scheme
Incentive is spread over three financial years commencing from 2021-22
PLI scheme is applicable only on domestic value addition […]
Business
North-Eastern Region to emerge as a hub for rubber production
North-Eastern Region to emerge as a hub for rubber production:Shri Piyush Goyal
“Central Government has planned rubber plantations on 2 lakh hectares in the NE”
Shri Piyush Goyal addresses the ‘Destination Tripura – Investment Summit’
“Tripura has the potential to emerge as the country’s hub of Agarbatti Industry”: Shri Goyal […]
Business
53 Karnataka companies make it to the 2021 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500
53 companies in 2021 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 hails from Karnataka with a cumulative value of companies from Karnataka standing at INR 23 lakh crore […]
Agriculture & Commodities
65 traditional handloom products registered under the GI of Goods
65 significant traditional handloom products registered under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
11 Textiles Articles with some technical specifications are exclusively reserved for production on Handlooms […]
Foreign Relations
ISRO to support small island states on early warning signals
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, ISRO has the requisite technologies to help protect small island statesfrom inundation due to rising temperatures
Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS)will extend its support to 58 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) across geographic regions: Dr Jitendra Singh […]
Foreign Relations
India participates in the first G20 meeting since joining the Troika
India’s G20 Sherpa and Minister of Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal, participated in the first Sherpa Meeting convened by Indonesia, the current G20 President, on 7-8 December 2021 in virtual mode […]
Technology
MeitY’s Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge brings innovation
MeitY’s Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge brings innovation in India’s Drone technology, exosuit for differently-abled and many more […]
Finance
ADB to fund Uttarakhand water & sanitation projects
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $125 million loan to improve access to safe and affordable drinking water supply and citywide inclusive sanitation services in Dehradun and Nainital cities in the state of Uttarakhand. […]
Finance
ADB to loan US$150M for TN Urban housing
The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $150 million loan to provide access to inclusive, resilient, and sustainable housing for the urban poor in the state of Tamil Nadu. […]
Business
FAME India II sees 49 OEMs of EVs
49 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of e-2W, e-3W & e- 4W have been registered under phase-II of FAME-India Schemeas on 26th November, 2021. […]
Health Care
Ayurveda demand grows by 17% in 2021
Market size of AYUSH industry as a whole has grown around 17 per cent during 2014-2020 with the increase in global and domestic demand and enabled by a strong support to regulatory, research and development and robust infrastructure by the Ministry of AYUSH. […]
Business
Plastic industry asked to generate Rs 10 lakh Cr revenue by 2027
Shri Piyush Goyal today asked the Plastic manufacturing industry to aim to increase their turnover to Rs 10 lakh crore from present level of 3 lakh crore in next 5 years. He said that huge potential exists to increase the manufacturing of plastic machinery in India and reduce dependence on Imports. […]
General
MoHUA and UNDP sign MoU for Strengthening Waste Management Sector
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India to strengthen the waste management sector in India under the overall ambit of Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0. […]
Foreign Relations
21st India – Russia Annual Summit
President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, paid a working visit to New Delhi on 06 December 2021 for the 21st India – Russia Annual summit with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri-export conference cum Buyer Seller Meet organized
For harnessing agricultural and processed food products exports potential from the eastern Uttar Pradesh also referred as Purvanchal, APEDA organized ‘Agri-Export Conference cum Buyer Seller Meet’ at Mirzapur, where Union Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel and more than 700 farmers, exporters and farmers attended the conference. […]
Business
India should have major share of global electric auto market
Indian Auto sector must go Global and look for major share of global electric auto market: It will lead them to achieve size and scale, says Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey […]
General
Tourism Officers Appointed in 20 Embassies
Tourism Officers Appointed in 20 Embassies to Promote Brand India: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy; 75 Top Destinations in India to be developed on International Standards: Tourism Minister; “Get completely Vaccinated with two doses to revive tourism sector at a greater speed”: Union Minister Appeals […]
Education
All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series 2021-2022 launched
Launch of All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series 2021-2022 by Atal Innovation Mission in association with AWS and UIncept EdTech Accelerator […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s Agri exports sees 13% growth
India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products witness an increase of more than 13 per cent in the first eight months of current fiscal notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic […]
Business
Defence Minister exhorts MSMEs to invest in Security related R&D
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to invest more in research & development and manufacture new products & technologies and thereby contribute to the security and progress of the country. […]
Foreign Relations
USA tops Merchandise Trade with India
USA has been the largest trading partner of India with respect to merchandise trade since the FY 2018-19, except 2020-21 when trade with the U.S. declined marginally on account of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Foreign Relations
3rd India-ROK Strategic Dialogue held
At the invitation of Deputy National Security Adviser Shri Pankaj Saran, the Second Deputy Director of National Security, Mr. Kim Hyoung-zhin visited New Delhi for the Third India-Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue between the National Security Council Secretariats of India and the ROK on December 3, 2021. […]
General
Scheme to promote endangered languages
Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages […]
Finance
New Exchange rate notification
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of the foreign currencies for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]
Business
KVIC Rolls Out Unique Business Model to Handhold 70 Women Agarbatti Artisans in Assam
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has created a unique business model to empower women Agarbatti artisans in Assam and strengthen the local Agarbatti industry, which is a major employment creator in the state. KVIC has engaged 70 tribal women with the flagship Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) to set up their own Agarbatti manufacturing units at Birkuchi in Kamrup district of Assam […]
Technology
PLI Schemes for EV Manufaturing
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes being implemented to enhance India’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Enhancing Exports of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles […]
Foreign Relations
3rd FOC held between India and Paraguay
The 3rd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Paraguay were held at Asuncion on 1 December 2021. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and Paraguayan side was represented byVice Ministers of Paraguay H.E. Mr. Marcelo Scappiniand H.E. Mr. Raul Cano Ricciardi. […]
Technology
India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021 commences
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have commenced India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021. This Cyberdrill is intended for Indian entities especially Critical Network Infrastructure operators. It is a four days virtual event starting from 30 November to 3 December 2021. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt to push Crop Diversification
Government of India has advised all State Governments to encourage farmers for crop diversification; There exists a transparent & uniform Policy for procurement by Govt. Agencies across the country: Centre […]
Business
ESDM to generate $300 Billion revenue by 2025-26
It gives me great confidence when the Electronics Manufacturing Industry today has committed and assured us of $300 Billion revenue by 2025-26.- Union Minister for Electronics and IT – Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw […]
Finance
GST collection for Nov 21 crosses 1.3 Lakh Crore
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of November 2021 is ₹ 1,31,526 crore of which CGST is ₹ 23,978 crore, SGST is ₹ 31,127 crore, IGST is ₹ 66,815 crore (including ₹ 32,165 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is ₹ 9,606 crore (including ₹ 653 crore collected on import of goods). […]
Foreign Relations
India enters G20 Troika
India has today joined the G20 Troika which consists of Indonesia, Italy, and India – the current, previous and incoming G20 Presidencies, respectively. […]
Foreign Relations
Parliamentary Delegation from Mongolia calls on the President
A Parliamentary Delegation from Mongolia led by H.E. Mr Gombojav Zandanshatar, Chairman of the State Great Hural of Mongolia, called on President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan […]
Business
KVIC to begin Pashmina production soon in Varanasi
The globally acclaimed Pashmina wool products, which are indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, will now be made in Varanasi also. In a path breaking initiative, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has roped in 4 Khadi Institutions from Varanasi & Ghazipur districts in Uttar Pradesh for processing Raw Pashmina wool and weaving it further into woollen fabric […]
Foreign Relations
MoS MEA Rajkumar meets FM of FS Micronesia
Virtual Interaction between Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh and Secretary (Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia held […]
General
Prasoon Joshi awarded Film Personality of the Year
IFFI honours renowned lyricists Prasoon Joshi with ‘Film Personality of the Year’ Award at the Closing Ceremony of the 52nd International Film Festival in Goa by the Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur, for his contribution to cinema, popular culture and socially significant artistic work. […]
Technology
NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution
NITI Aayog today released the report ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution: The ODR Policy Plan for India’, to scale dispute avoidance, containment and resolution online. The roll out of the stated recommendations in the reportcan help make India a world leader in using technology and innovation through Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) for effective access to justice for every individual. […]
General
14.53 lakh artists/artisans exists in the country
National Mission on Cultural Mapping has mapped data of 14.53 lakh artists/artisans […]
Foreign Relations
India to support Africa fight Omicron
The Government of India stands ready to support the countries affected in Africa in dealing with the Omicron variant, including by supplies of Made-in-India vaccines […]
General
Sixth BRICS Film Festival awards announced
South African film ‘Barakat’ and Russian film ‘The Sun above Me Never Sets’ share the Best Film Award; Brazilian filmmaker Lúcia Murat awarded Best Director for her riveting documentary ‘Ana’ […]
Business
Exports of Gems and Jewellery doubles
Exports of Gems and Jewellery more than double and rise to $ 23.62 bn in first 7 months this FY as compared to last year: Shri Piyush Goyal; India can emerge as the largest diamond trading hub in the world, says Shri Piyush Goyal
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Technology
Need to make internet Open, Safe &Trusted and Accountable for all
PM Modi congratulated IIGF’s efforts towards defining roadmap on internet governance.
The future of Internet must be shaped by open societies sharing same set of democratic values and citizen right : Rajeev Chandrasekhar […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Film fest held alongside IFFI for the first time
BRICS Film fest held alongside IFFI for the first time; BRICS film festival getting more visibility inside the framework of IFFI: Thandi Davids, Jury Member; Film competitions important to bring cinema & film professionals under one roof: Nina Kochelyaeva, Jury Member […]
Business
Li-ion battery fabrication lab to be setup in bengaluru
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an Autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Nsure Reliable Power Solutions., Bengaluru signed an agreement for technical know-how transfer and training of personnel to set up the Li-ion battery fabrication lab on November 25, 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
India calls for BRICS to work towards rightful place in the global innovation index
India’s Minister for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who chaired the 9th BRICS Science & Technology Ministers meet held today, has called for working towards rightful place for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in the Global Innovation Index […]
Technology
India-Israel Women in STEM conference held
Experts from India and Israel highlighted the need for changes in the socio-cultural environment while deliberating on ways of achieving gender parity in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the conference on India-Israel Women in STEM on November 24, 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
India & Germany to promote women researchers
Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program was launched by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) for encouraging women researchers in joint R&D projects. […]
World
World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics Developed in India
DBT-National Brain Research Centre (DBT-NBRC) have recently developed project SWADESH, a unique brain initiative focusing on certified neuroimaging, neurochemical, neuropsychological data and analytics that are made accessible to researchers for managing brain disorders. SWADESH is the first large-scale multimodal neuroimaging database designed specifically for Indian population with big-data architecture and analytics for various disease categories (Fig. 1) under one platform. […]
General
3 Day Tourism Event in Nagaland
The Ministry of Tourism is organising three-day International Tourism Mart (ITM) at Kohima, Nagaland from tomorrow; CM of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio, MoS Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt will inaugurate the International Tourism Mart […]