General
HAL to build FBFMS for IAF
The government has signed a contract for procurement of two Fixed Base Full Mission Simulators (FBFMS) for Jaguar Aircraft from HAL for IAF with five years Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract […]
News
General
DRDO’s Shakti to be handed over to Indian Navy
Prime Minister to Formally Handover DRDO Designed and Developed Advanced Electronic Warfare Suite ‘Shakti’ for Indian Naval Ships to Chief of Naval Staff […]
General
INS TRIKAND enters Bahrain
INS Trikand is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as part of Operation Sankalp entered Manama, Bahrain for a three-day operational turn round (OTR) […]
Technology
Cyber Security Grand Challenge winners announced
IT Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar felicitates winners of Cyber Security Grand Challenge
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Finance
Currency Exchange 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 for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]
Business
Shri Narayan Rane emphasizes on important role of MSME sector in job creation and expanding manufacturing base
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane said that the MSME sector plays a significant role in terms of job creation and expanding manufacturing base […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Innovation Action 2021-24 agreed by all
The BRICS Innovation Action 2021-24, which has been prepared in India’s leadership, was agreed by all BRICS countries at the 13th BRICS S&T Committee Meeting. The Innovation Action plan would be one key deliverable of the forthcoming BRICS S&T Ministerial. […]
Business
Piyush Goyal asks to Resolve Cotton Pricing issue
Resolve Cotton Pricing issue in the spirit of Collaboration rather than competition.- Shri Piyush Goyal speaks to Textile Industry players; […]
World
PM’s Economic Advisory Council met today
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Meets […]
Business
CCI releases pharma market study
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released here today a report titled ‘Market Study on the Pharmaceutical Sector in India: Key Findings and Observations’ (‘the study’). […]
Finance
PM addresses the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth’
PM addresses the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth’ […]
Business
Wings India, 2022 curtain raiser event held
Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates curtain raiser event about Wings India, 2022; India has become the third largest domestic aviation market in the world: Shri Scindia […]
Business
Piyush Goyal shows dissatisfaction on WTO ways
“WTO needs to reassess the way it has been conducting its affairs”, says Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Health Care
PM inaugurates the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector
The global trust earned by the Indian healthcare sector has led to India being called the “pharmacy of the world” in recent times says PM; We believe in the well-being of the entire humankind. And, we have shown this spirit to the whole world during the Covid-19 global pandemic […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi delivers Keynote Address at The Sydney Dialogue
PM delivers keynote address at The Sydney Dialogue, speaks on India’s technology evolution and revolution; Lists five important transitions taking place in India […]
Foreign Relations
India-France Disarmament and Non-proliferation Dialogue held
India-France Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation was held by Joint Secretary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs, MEA and the French side was led by the Head of Strategic, Security and Disarmament Affairs, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France. […]
General
International Training Modules on Election Management
ECI releases five International Training Modules on Election Management; Modules developed by IIIDEM in collaboration with IFES […]
Business
India to target $10Billion in Leather Exports
We can look at more than $10 billion leather exports target by 2025; Kolhapuri Chappals alone can achieve $1 billion exports target”: Shri Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue held
The Second edition of the India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue was held on 16-17 November 2021 in virtual mode between Shri Atul Malhari Gotsurve, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy) from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Mr. Dan Eaton, Director National Security Policy, New Zealand […]
Foreign Relations
IORA Meeting Held today
India virtually participated in the 21st Annual Council of Ministers (COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on 17 November 2021 led by the Hon’ble Minister of State External Affairs (MoS), Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh […]
Business
Piyush Goyal says India will be the next investment global hotspot
Shri Piyush Goyal says India will be the next investment global hotspot; ‘Why India?’ to Why Not India!’, and today ‘We must be in India!’, – Global sentiment has changed; More success stories here than anywhere in the world today; come, be a part of the unfolding India story […]
Agriculture & Commodities
First fisheries business incubator launched in Gurugram
Country’s first fisheries business incubator launched in Haryana’s Gurugram costing Rs. 3.23 crore; Govt. eyeing 22 million tonnes of fish production and Rs one lakh crore export by 2025; Incubation Unit to be a milestone for future for the fisheries sector being promoted under PMMSY: Minister […]
General
Sunil Talati takes charge as Chairman of SEPC
Shri Sunil H Talati, A Chartered Accountant by profession takes charge as Chairman of SEPC and Shri Karan Rathore, director of Hotel Umaid Haveli and Resorts took charge as the Vice Chairman of SEPC. […]
Foreign Relations
MoS MEA completes bi-lateral visit to Rwanda
Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan, MoS(VM) paid an official visit to the Republic of Rwanda to Co-Chair the first India-Rwanda Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), held on 14-15 November 2021, in Kigali. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Secretary Shringla meets EU Sec Gen on world issues
Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla had a telephone conversation with Mr. Stefano Sannino, Secretary General, European External Action Service (EEAS) of the European Union. […]
Business
Pre-bid conference held for ACC PLI Scheme
Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) organises pre-bid conference for prospective bidders for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) PLI Scheme, receives great response
MHI released RFP in October inviting bidders for a total manufacturing capacity of ACC battery storage of 50 Giga Watt Hour (GWh) with an outlay of Rs.18,100 crore
Bidding to be held online through a transparent two-stage process, under the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism […]
Business
India touch $369B of Exports in first 2 Quarters of 2021
INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: OCTOBER2021; October Exports up by 35.16% over same month last year, Imports jump by 57.32%; Overall Exports April-Octoberrise by 39.83%, Imports leap by 63.64 % […]
Foreign Relations
Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX held
Nov 15: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette is participating in the 3rd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand […]
Finance
ADB to loan $61 Mil for Agartala upgrade
INDIA, ADB SIGN $61 MILLION LOAN TO IMPROVE URBAN SERVICES IN AGARTALA CITY […]
Finance
FM interacts with CMs and UT Lt. Govs on investment, infra and growth
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with Chief Ministers/ State Finance Ministers and Lt Governors of UTs to step up investment, infrastructure and growth […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Farmers to get Credit Card facility
Nationwide AHDF KCC campaign launched for providing Kisan Credit Card facility to all eligible Animal Husbandry,Dairy and Fishery Farmers; Three-month long campaign launched by FAHD Minister Shri ParshottamRupala as a part of AazadiKaAmritMahostav […]
Foreign Relations
Vinay Kumar appointed as next Ambassador to Myanmar
Shri Vinay Kumar currently serving as the Additional Secretary at MEA has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar […]
Business
IITF to show India is “Back in Business”:Goyal
IITF to show India is “Back in Business” – Shri Goyal; Says We are on a historical high of exports of goods and services”
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Foreign Relations
MoS MEA completes a successful visit to Uganda
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan (VM) paid an official visit to the Republic of Uganda and had detailed discussions with the Ugandan MoS for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Oryem Okello covering the entire gamut of our bilateral relations including trade and investment, health, energy, agriculture, cultural exchanges, Indian Community related matters and other bilateral and multi-lateral issues […]
Health Care
IITF 2021 to promote Ayurveda Products
A new set of ready-to-cook nutraceutical-based items that will provide necessary dietary support to the patients of diabetes, obesity, chronic pains, and anemia among others will be the major attraction at the Ministry of Ayush’s stall at Hall No. 10 of the India International Trade Fair this year. […]
Foreign Relations
Ganga Connect Inaugurated in Cardiff
After a successful debut at COP-26, Glasgow, Scotland, the Ganga Connect exhibition was inaugurated in Cardiff, Wales on Friday 12th November 2021.The exhibition was inaugurated at Cardiff University, by the Rt. Hon. Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales and H.E. Gaitri Issar Kumar, Indian High Commissioner to the UK. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meets the United States Congressional Delegation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with US Congressional delegation led by Senator John Cornyn and discussed on the potential for enhancing the bilateral relationship and strengthening cooperation on contemporary global issues […]
Education
Govt outlines internationalisation of Education
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today participated in a Diplomatic Conclave organised by Chandigarh University, outlines government’s vision on internationalisation of education […]
Foreign Relations
India-Vietnam Political Consultations and Strategic Dialogue held
The 11th round of Political Consultations and the 8th round of Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministries of India and Vietnam was heldbetween Smt. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), MEA and Vice Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dzung of Vietnam […]
Foreign Relations
1st India – Luxembourg Foreign Office Consultations held
The first ever Foreign Office Consultations between India and Luxembourg were held between Ms. Reenat Sandhu, MEA Sec-West and Ms. Sylvie Lucas, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg […]
Foreign Relations
Nepal to establish its own National Defence University
Nepal to establish its own National Defence University on the lines of NDC, says Nepal Army Chief […]
Foreign Relations
MEA releases booklet for Indian Migrants to EU
For enhancing the welfare and assisting migrant workers going to the European Union, India Centre for Migration (ICM), a think tank of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) have prepared a Pre Departure Orientation (PDO) handbook […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi receives Heads of the National Security Councils of seven nations
The Heads of the National Security Councils of seven nations, who are in Delhi for the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan hosted today by National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, collectively called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after the completion of the Dialogue. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22
-Cabinet approves reservation norms for Jute Packaging Materials for Jute Year 2021-22 under JPM Act, 1987
-Compulsorily 100% foodgrains and 20% of sugar to be packed in jute bags
-Relief to 3,70,000 workers employed in jute mills and ancillary units a well as support the livelihood of around 40 lakh farmer families […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA organised 75 programmes for farmers in Basmati growing states
For boosting exports of quality production of aromatic and long grain Basmati rice, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken innovative steps to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice in the key growing regions about adoption of good agricultural practices. […]
Foreign Relations
India & US hold 11th Defence Technology & Trade Initiative Group meet
Co-chairs agree on revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology cooperation
First Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle under Joint Working Group Air Systems signed since last meeting
Defence Industry Collaboration ForumVirtual Expo conducted to further encourage development of niche technologies
DTTI Group aims to create opportunities for co-production &co-development of defence equipment […]
Technology
NIXI launches Digital Payment Gateway
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not-for-profit Company under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with the mission to make the internet accessible to everyone. To facilitate its customers and partners, NIXI has gone digital by enabling digital payments across its three business units by integrating payment gateways on all its customer-facing website […]
General
US joins International Solar Alliance
The United States of America becomes the 101st member country of the International Solar Alliance; Move will strengthen the ISA and propel future action on providing a clean source of energy to the world: Shri Bhupender Yadav
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World
MPLAD extended upto 2025
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the restoration and continuation of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during the remaining part of Financial Year 2021-22 and up to Financial Year 2025-26 co-terminus with the period of 15th Finance Commission […]
Technology
India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs
India Launches E-Amrit Portal on EVs at COP26; One-Stop Destination for All EV-Related Information […]