Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 18th January
Get the Market Analysis for 15th January and probable Forecast for 18th January 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
News
Technology
PM announces 1000 crore Startup India seed fund
PM interacts with Startups and addresses ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit; nnounces 1000 crore Startup India seed fund; Startups are changing demographic characteristics of today’s business; India is working for a startup ecosystem ‘Of the Youth, By the Youth, For the Youth’; 8 thousand startups registered on GeM, Done business worth 2300 crore […]
Corona Virus
PM Launches pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive
PM Launches pan India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive; Indian response to corona is one of self-confidence and self-reliance; World hasn’t seen vaccination drive of this level ever; Indian response to Corona has been acknowledged globally; Pays tribute to frontline Corona Warriors […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh meets Nepal Foreign Minister to discuss military cooperation
The Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Foreign Minister is in India for the 6th India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. […]
Business
Railways place a 49Cr Order to KVIC
Khadi activities got a major push during the last year – a year that largely remained affected due to the Covid-19 lockdown – thanks to a huge purchase order worth Rs 48.90 crore from the Indian Railway. […]
General
Petroleum Min. starts SAKSHAM campaign to spread awareness about Green and Clean Energy
PCRA launches month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’ to spread awareness about ‘Green and Clean Energy’; Pan-India campaign will focus on adoption of cleaner fuels […]
General
Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme to promote Solar Power Generation
To generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roof of the houses, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Edible Oils see one another Raise of US$50 per MT
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs makes the following amendments in the notification related to the tariffs for Edible oils, gold, and other mineral imports. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Japan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of ICT
India and Japan Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of ICT; Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda Ryota Signed MoU Virtually […]
Technology
Prarambh: Startup India International Summit inagurated with BIMSTEC members
Piyush Goyal inaugurates the Prarambh: Startup India International Summit; Says Indian startup ecosystem has made big progress in last five years and Over 41 thousand Startups are already registered […]
Foreign Relations
APEDA organizes Buyer Seller Meet to Promote Basmati Exports to Azerbaijan
APEDA and Indian Embassy, Azerbaijan organize virtual Buyer Seller Meeting with Azerbaijan for increasing exports of Basmati Rice to CIS country […]
Business
India’s Foreign Trade from Apr-Dec 2020 falls to a surplus of US$ 5.22B
Government of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the Foreign Trade statistics of the country for the period of April – October 2020. Trade Shows surplus of 5.22 Billion […]
Foreign Relations
India-Nepal Joint Commission held to discuss multifaceted cooperation
The sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal H.E. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali […]
General
International Solar Alliance to become universal
After the necessary ratifications/ approvals/ acceptances were obtained from the requisite number of ISA Member countries as mandated by the Framework Agreement of the ISA, the amendment to universalize ISA has entered into force […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 15th January
Get the Market Analysis for 14th January and probable Forecast for 15th January 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Foreign Relations
India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group was held today
A meeting of the India-Oman Strategic Consultative Group (IOSCG) was held physically in New Delhi today. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharya, Secretary (CPV&OIA), MEA while the Omani delegation was led by H.E. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali al-Harthy […]
Business
APEDA to promote and improv Isabgol exports
APEDA in association with South Asia Biotechnology Centre and DBT-SABC Biotech Kisan Hub, Department of Biotechnology, ICAR-DMAPR, Department of Agriculture and RSAMB, Government of Rajasthan organized a “Webinar on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Govt amend scheme to produce ethanol from feedstocks
Department of Food & Public Distribution notified modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country for producing 1st Generation (1G) ethanol from feed stocks such as cereals (rice, wheat, barley, corn & sorghum), sugarcane, sugar beet etc.
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General
India builds 9mm Machine Pistol Asmi
India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and the Indian Army. Infantry School, Mhow, and DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune have designed and developed this weapon using their respective expertise in the complementary areas […]
General
Bengaluru Metro phase 2 inaugurated
Phase-2 of Bengaluru Metro Inaugurated; STEP towards goals of Bengaluru Mission 2022 to enable faster commute and smart mobility options; 74 km route length with 62 stations in phase-2 consisting of extensions to both purple & green lines of phase-1 in all four directions totaling 34 km & two new lines […]
Markets
PFC Ltd releases 5000Cr worth Public Issue Debentures
Public Issue of Debentures amounting to Rs. 5,000 crores by PFC Ltd. opens on January 15, 2021; Debentures offer coupon rates ranging upto 7.15% p.a.$ across maturities; Rs. 500 crores base Issue size; option to retain oversubscription up to Rs. 4,500 crores aggregating upto Rs. 5000 crores, which is within the shelf limit of Rs 10,000 crores; Allotment on first-come, first-served basis […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 14th January
Get the Market Analysis for 13th January and probable Forecast for 14th January 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Foreign Relations
India and Turkmenistan hold office consultations on Trade and Bilateral relations
The 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Turkmenistan was held on various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, economic, commercial, defence, scientific, cultural, education and consular cooperation. […]
General
IAF gets approval to induct 83 TEJAS LCA from HAL
The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on 13 January and has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft at the cost of Rs. 45,696 Crore along with Design and Development of Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs.1,202 Crore. […]
Foreign Relations
India and UAE Scientific and Technical Cooperation gets Cabinet nod
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA organizes VBSM to promote Millet products
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with Andhra Pradesh Drought Mitigation Project (APDMP), an externally aided project funded by IFAD, organized a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet with Millet Exporters and FPOs of Millet for establishing marketing linkages. […]
General
NJJM launches Challenge for Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System
National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in partnership with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology launched an ICT Grand Challenge, for development of a ‘Smart water supply measurement and monitoring system’ on 15th September, 2020. […]
Politics
Parliamentary Consultative Committee meet on New Foreign Trade Policy
Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of Commerce and Industry on “New Foreign Trade Policy 2021-26” held […]
World
Meeting of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum held on trade and relations
Senior Officials of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum met and discussed issues of mutual concern on both regional and international levels, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination mechanisms between the two sides […]
Business
Gadkari launches Khadi Prakritik paint made from cow dung
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways & MSME Sh. Nitin Gadkari today launched an innovative new paint – India’s first cow dung paint – developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission his residence. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Vietnam holds Defence Security Dialogue
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, co-chaired the 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue along with his Vietnamese co-chair Sr Lt Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Defence Minister, Socialist Republic of Vietnam on 12 January 2021. […]
Business
CCI approves Virtusa Corporation take over by Austin HoldCo
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the Proposed Combination relating to the acquisition of 100% equity interest and joint control in Virtusa Corporation by Austin HoldCo., GIC Investor, and CPPIB Investor. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh holds Police Chiefs’ Dialogue
The first Delegation-Level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police chiefs of India and Bangladesh was held today in an environment of positivity and trust. […]
Technology
New tech to increase Data storage and memory
Ultra-high mobility electron gas can increase information transfer speed &data storage density in quantum devices; Scientists at INST, Mohali, Punjab have produced an ultra-high mobility 2d-electron gas (2DEG) […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Crop Insurance Scheme PMFBY successfully completes 5 Years of operations
Crop Insurance Scheme- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) successfully completes 5 Years of operations on 13th January 2021; The Scheme benefits farmers who face crop losses due to various reasons […]
Foreign Relations
Bangladesh becomes Country in Focus for 51st IFFI
International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s Country in Focus yesterday. The Country in Focus for the 51st IFFI is Bangladesh. […]
Corona Virus
Modi chairs meeting with CMs on COVID-19 vaccination
PM chairs meeting with CMs on COVID-19 vaccination; State governments will not have to bear any cost towards vaccinating 3 crore Health Workers and Front Line Workers in the first stage; Co-Win digital platform to assist vaccination drive and issue digital vaccination certificates; India aims to achieve vaccination for 30 crore people in the next few months; Plan to tackle Bird Flu put in place; constant vigilance paramount […]
Education
ISRO adopt 100 ATLs for promoting STEM and Space Education
ISRO to adopt 100 Atal Tinkering Labs across the country for mentorship and promoting STEM and Space Education
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Business
Single Window Clearance Portal of Ministry of Coal launched
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah launches Single Window Clearance Portal of Ministry of Coal; Launch of next tranche of commercial coal mines auction in January 2021: Shri Pralhad Joshi; ministry of Coal executes agreements with successful bidders of India’s first ever commercial coal mine auctions […]
Foreign Relations
MoD conducts online quiz competition on 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
As part of forthcoming Republic Day Celebration 2021 and to commemorate 50 Years of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, an online quiz competition is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov during 11January to 22 January 2021. […]
General
NEVF gains popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF)is gaining popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs: Dr Jitendra Singh […]
Health Care
Nidra and Yoga helps in improving the quality of sleep
“NIDRA- A webinar on Yoga and Sleep” hosted by the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of AYUSH succeeded in focussing attention on a critical, but often neglected factor of health, namely, sleep. […]
Foreign Relations
PM condoles loss of lives in a plane crash in Indonesia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a plane crash in Indonesia. […]
General
New Rules for renewal of International driving license while traveling abroad
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 7th Jan 2021 to facilitate the issuance of an International Driving Permit (IDP) for Indian citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad. […]
Foreign Relations
President applauds Indian Diaspora at PBD convention
Our Diaspora is our face to the world and champions India’s cause on the global stage: President Kovind; President of India Virtually Addresses the Valedictory Session of 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention […]
General
Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along Golden Quadrilateral & Diagonal sections
Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along the Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal sections; A total of 2824 Kms (including Up &Down Lines)over South Central Railway Zone is now fit to run at 130 Kmph speed […]
Foreign Relations
30 Awards presented as part of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards-2021
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. PBSA is conferred by the Hon’ble President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Non-Resident Indians […]
Corona Virus
Japan loans JPY 30 billion’s for the COVID-19 crisis
Japan’s Official Development Assistance for the COVID-19 crisis response support loan for social protection
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General
IREDA signs MoU with NHPC for Green Energy projects for 5 years
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), under administrative control of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NHPC Ltd., the PSU under Ministry of Power, for providing its technical expertise in developing renewable energy projects.
Foreign Relations
WTO Members applaud India’s efforts to improve trade
Seventh Trade Policy Review of India at the WTO; WTO Members applaud India’s efforts to improve trade and economic environment since 2015 […]