Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh calls his Aussie Counterpart to discuss defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews bilateral defence cooperation in telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart […]
News
Foreign Relations
BRICS Foriegn Ministers meet on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral System
Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on Strengthening and Reforming of the Multilateral Systems including UN, Security Council, ECOSOC, WTO, UNTCTAD and others […]
Health Care
PLI Scheme for KSMs and APIs approved
Approvals accorded under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promotion of Domestic Manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/ Drug Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri Minister launches Horticulture Cluster Development
Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launches Horticulture Cluster Development Programme; Programme to be implemented in 12 clusters covering 11 States/UTs […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Edible oil trying to stabilize while gold increases
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs makes amendments in the notification related to Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. […]
Foreign Relations
B. Shyam appointed as Ambassador to Iceland
Shri B. Shyam currently serving as the Consul General, Consulate General of India, Osaka-Kobe in Japan has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iceland […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS countries to collaborate on High Powered Computing
High Performance Computing (HPC) and Information Communication Technologies (ICT) discussed at BRICS Working Group Meeting […]
Finance
ECLGS 4.0 to cover onsite oxygen generation and other Covid related
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) expanded – ECLGS 4.0 for onsite oxygen generation, wider coverage of ECLGS 3.0 and increase in tenorfor ECLGS 1.0 […]
Corona Virus
Family Pension to be given to dependents of those who lost their lives due to Covid
Government announces further measures to help families who lost the earning member due to Covid; Family Pension to be given to dependents of those who lost their lives due to Covid under Employees State Insurance Corporation […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Tamil Nadu rice exported to Ghana & Yemen
Fibre & protein rice ‘village rice’ from Tamil Nadu exported to Ghana & Yemen
Non-basmati rice exports witnessed an impressive growth of 146 per cent during 2020-21 […]
Business
KVIC gets 45cr worth orders
Big Boost for Khadi Artisans with Rs.45-crore Government Purchase Orders to KVIC during 2nd Covid-19 Lockdown […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Innovative self-pollinating apple variety grown by HP farmer
A farmer from Himachal Pradesh has developed an innovative self-pollinating apple variety that does not require long chilling hours for flowering and fruit setting […]
Technology
INDIAai completes one year
National AI Portal (INDIAai), a joint initiative by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and NASSCOM completes 1 year […]
Technology
DRDO develops Isothermal Tech for aeroengines
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has established the near isothermal forging technology to produce all the five stages of high-pressure compressors (HPC) discs out of difficult-to-deform titanium alloy using its unique 2000 MT isothermal forge press […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Subrata Bhattacharjee appointed as Ambassador to Chile
Shri Subrata Bhattacharjee the current ambassador of india to serbia has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chile […]
Foreign Relations
Vishnu Kumar Sharma appointed as Ambassador to South Sudan
Shri Vishnu Kumar Sharma currently serving as the director in the MEA has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of South Sudan […]
Foreign Relations
Second meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas
The second BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was convened under India’s Chairship and participated by all the BRICS Countries […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS meeting held on Biotechnology and Biomedicine
BRICS meeting held on emerging issues in Biotechnology and Biomedicine with more than 60 participants, including researchers, academicians, and government officials participated […]
Technology
Twitter needs to comply with the laws of the land
Twitter needs to comply with the laws of the land; Government condemns statement issued by Twitter as totally baseless, false and an attempt to defame India to hide their own follies […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA holds virtual fair on horticultural products
Second virtual trade fair by APEDA focussing on horticultural products commences; revokes encouraging global response […]
Corona Virus
INS Shardul arrives with Liquid Medical Oxygen from Kuwait and UAE
INS Shardul embarked 270 Metric Tonnes (MT) of liquid medical Oxygen from Kuwait and UAE including 11 International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) containers, two semi trailers and 1200 Oxygen cylinders and arrives at New Managalore Port and Kochi […]
Foreign Relations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations; Calls for all those who believe in humanity to come together and defeat terror and radicalisation […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi dials French Premier
Phone call held between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic […]
Technology
Govt responds to Whatsapp law suit; Says Privacy right still stays
The Government Respects the Right of Privacy and Has No Intention to Violate it When WhatsApp is Required to Disclose the Origin of a Particular Message
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Finance
Kotak MD to chair IFSCA committee on Investment Funds
IFSCA has constituted an Expert Committee on Investment Funds to recommend to IFSCA on the road map for the funds industry in the IFSCs; Mr. Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd made chairman of it […]
Foreign Relations
Maldives gets a new Consulate General of India
Cabinet approves Opening of a Consulate General in Addu City to help augment India’s diplomatic presence in Maldives and make it commensurate with the existing and aspired level of engagement. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Bangalore Jackfruit finds its way to Germany
APEDA and PARF exprot organically certified gluten free jackfruit powder & retort packed jackfruit cubes to Germany from Bengaluru […]
Foreign Relations
India-New Zealand office consulatations held
The 3rd Foreign Office Consultations between India and New Zealand were held between Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Sec-East and Mr. Mark Sinclair, Deputy Secretary, Americas and Asia Group, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India and Israel sign a three-year work program for cooperation in Agriculture
India and Israel sign a three-year work program for cooperation in Agriculture; The work program 2021-2023 will strengthen India-Israel bilateral relationship: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
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Agriculture & Commodities
GI Litchi finds market in UK
The first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom in association with APEDA […]
Finance
India attracts US$ 81.72 billion in 2020-21
India attracted highest ever total FDI inflow of US$ 81.72 billion during 2020-21, 10% more than the last financial year […]
Business
Gold Halmarking to start by 15th Jun
Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery to begin from 15th June; Shri Piyush Goyal reviews the progress made in the implementation of mandatory Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery in India […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt to discuss on curbing Edible oil prices
Centre holds meeting with all stake holders to discuss ways and means to ensure availability of edible oil at reasonable prices in the country; States and business must take all possible steps to soften the edible oil prices […]
Technology
Bangalore Startup converts co2 to methanol
Breathe Applied Sciences, a startup incubated at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) developed efficient catalysts and methodologies for the conversion of CO2 to methanol and other chemicals. […]
World
INS Ships reach india carrying med equipments from singapore, brunei and qatar
Operation Samudra Setu II – INS Jalashwa arrives Visakhapatnam with Critical COVID Relief Consignment including Oxygen Cylinders and Ventilators from Brunei and Singapore and INS Trikand arrives at Mumbai from Qatar […]
Foreign Relations
Pradip Kumar Yadav appointed as Ambassador of India to Liberia
Shri Pradip Kumar Yadav currently serving in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS to collaborate among astronomers
BRICS countries underline importance of enhancing collaboration among astronomers […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Jackfruit follow chikoo to London
To harness exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne (MT) of fresh jackfruit was today exported from Tripura to London […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Apeda boost mango exports to South Korea
Apeda organises virtual buyer seller meet for boosting mango exports to South Korea; India ships consignment of 2.5 MTs of Geographical Indication (GI) certified mangoes to South Korea […]
Corona Virus
Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic advisory launched
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India releases Advisory on “Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic – Masks, distance, sanitation and ventilation to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus” […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt to increase Soybean Oil production for self sustainability
To achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils Union Government formulates Kharif Strategy 2021; More than 8 lakh Soybean mini-kits and 74 thousand groundnut mini-kits to be distributed under the plan […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Indian origin frozen boneless Buffalo meat is safe: APEDA
India following guidelines of international organizations and adhering to Quality, Food Safety and Environment management systems regarding Buffalo meat: Apeda […]
Foreign Relations
India & Oman renew MoUs on Defence elements
India & Oman renew MoUs on military cooperation & maritime issues by Secretary General of Ministry of Defense, Oman Dr Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi and Ambassador of India to Oman Shri Munu Mahawar […]
Finance
New exchange rates w.e.f. 21 May 21 for Imports & Exports
the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined 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 w.e.f. 21 May 2021 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Subsidy to farmers on DAP fertiliser hiked by 140%
Government takes historic pro-farmer decision of hiking fertiliser subsidy; Subsidy on DAP fertiliser hiked by 140% […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Gholvad Sapota sees UK markets
Exports of GI Certified Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was today shipped to the United Kingdom […]
Technology
Deep Fakes detection tool developed by IIT-P & Aus University
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar in Punjab and Monash University, Australia have developed a unique detector named ‘FakeBuster’ to identify imposters attending a virtual conference without anybody’s knowledge […]
Finance
FCRA Deadline extended to June end
Existing FCRA Account Holders given more time till 30.06.2021 to open “FCRA Account” in designated New Delhi Branch of State Bank of India […]
Technology
AI to help Astronomers find hidden stars
The new Artificial Intelligence based algorithm is very promising in automating and greatly speeding this process and may also find uses in other areas of analysis of patterns in biology and materials science […]
Foreign Relations
Alok Ranjan Jha appointed as Ambassador to Belarus
Shri Alok Ranjan Jha, currently serving as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affair has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Belarus […]