Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 40/2022 – Customs N.T
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.34/2022-Customs(N.T.), dated 21st April 2022 […]
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Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian chemicals register growth of 106%
India exports chemicals to more than 175 countries; new markets include Turkey, Russia, and North-East Asian Countries; Export growth benefits small and medium exporters […]
Business
India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% to USD 6115m
Modi government’s policies are helping farmers in getting access to the global market and ensuring food security – Shri Piyush Goyal; Export of non-basmati rice was the top forex earner across all Agri -commodities in 2021-22 […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Business
Piyush Goyal takes a comprehensive review of the progress of the NICDC
Instructs officials to bring complete transparency into the land allotment system through e-land management system e-LMS and integrated dashboard […]
Business
Promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry
With a view to promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry, Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has over the years taken various initiatives through various Technological Institutions of national repute and already disseminated those developed technologies in the past, as a regular activity. […]
Business
53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 organized by EPCH
The 53rd edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fairs – the IHGF-Delhi fair will open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing professionals as well as large domestic volume retail buyers on 30th March 2022 in India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh releases India’s Arctic Policy
India’s Arctic policy would play an essential role in preparing the country for a future where humankind’s biggest challenges, like climate change, can be addressed through collective will and effort, says, Dr. Jitendra Singh […]
Foreign Relations
Pradeep Rawat appointed as next Ambassador China
Shri Pradeep Kumar Rawat currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Netherlands ahs been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People’s Republic of the China […]
Foreign Relations
6th BRICS Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue
Dec 10: The 6th BRICS Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue was successfully held under the BRICS 2021 Chairship of India, in […]
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’ […]
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 […]
Foreign Relations
18th meeting of RIC Foreign Ministers held
The 18th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation, Republic of India and People’s Republic of China will be held via digital video-conference […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
13th BRICS NSO Meet held
The 13th Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Countries was held in virtual format under the Chairship of India […]
Technology
BRICS needs to collaborate to innovate
Importance of cooperation, collaboration & connections in science highlighted at BRICS Young Scientists Forum […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi chairs 13th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit virtually today. The theme of the Summit, chosen by India, was, BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus. […]
Foreign Relations
Third meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas
The third BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was convened under India’s Chairship on 7 September 2021. The meeting was chaired by Secretary (CPV&OIA) and India’s BRICS Sherpa and attended by BRICS Sherpas of Brazil, South Africa, China and Russian Federation […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS to cooperate in Trade in Professional Services
BRICS Trade Minister’s meeting see new areas of co-operation gaining traction on Trade in Professional Services, Genetic Resources and Consumer Protection under E-commerce
Need for a permanent, adequate and equitable solution to the “Public Stock Holding” programmes for food security purposes – Shri Piyush Goyal at BRICS meeting
Early outcome needed on the TRIPS Waiver proposal for vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics – Shri Goyal
BRICS countries endorse the Framework for Cooperation in Trade in Professional Services
All BRICS members for the first time reach a consensus for jointly working towards protection of genetic resources
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Finance
Finance Minister chairs 2nd BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman virtually chaired the second meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) along with Governor Reserve Bank of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das under Indian BRICS Chairship here today. This meeting is scheduled ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2021 to discuss and finalise key outcomes of BRICS finance agenda this year. Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa were in attendance. […]
Foreign Relations
Disengagement at Patrolling Point 17A
the twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China was held on 31 July 2021 at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting on Traditional Medicine
India assumed the rotating Chairship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) on January 1, 2021. India took over the chairship from Russia. Each BRICS member takes over the Chair for a year. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade issues, chaired by India
India is the Chair of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa). Of the various groups of BRICS, the Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) is responsible for economic and trade matters. […]
Foreign Relations
India emerges as 5th largest forex reserves holder in the world
India’s forex reserves at $608.99 billion as of June 25, 2021, stood, India has emerged as the fifth-largest foreign exchange reserves holder in the world after China, Japan, Switzerland and Russia. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM meet State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
External Affairs Minister (EAM) met State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China H.E. Mr. Wang Yi on 14th July 2021 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. […]
Health Care
Traditional Medicines of BRICS nations to be Standardized
Webinar on Harmonization of Regulation of Standardization of Traditional Medicinal Products of Brics Countries held […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS to collaborate among astronomers
BRICS countries underline importance of enhancing collaboration among astronomers […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Employment Working Group held to discuss Social Security Agreements
Ist BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting amongst BRICS Countries to discuss Promoting Social Security Agreements amongst BRICS Nations, Formalization of labour markets, Participation of women in labour force and Gig and platform workers […]
Foreign Relations
Sanjay Dhotre addressed the consultation meeting of E9 Education Ministers
Minister of State for Education addresses at consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Also present were reps of United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO […]
Foreign Relations
India hosts BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
India hosted a Meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors jointly Chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Participants included Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the BRICS countries. […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues held
The BRICS Contact Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI) leads held their first meeting under India’s Chairship on the theme Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus”. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM and China FM discuss on LAC issues
EAM Jaishankar and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China, H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, had a phone conversation for 75 minutes on LAC problems and issues related to overall India-China relations. […]
Foreign Relations
India hosts First Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies
India hosted a Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies virtually to discuss financial cooperation agenda, Global Economic Outlook and Response to COVID-19, Social Infrastructure Financing and Use of Digital Technologies, New Development Bank (NDB) Activities, Fintech for SME and Financial Inclusion, etc., […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS NSOs meeting held on Preparation of Joint Statistical Publication 2021
The 12th Technical Group Meeting of National Statistical Offices of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Countries has been held today […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Launches BRICS 2021 website after assuming Chairship
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar launched India’s BRICS 2021 website www.brics2021.gov.in at the BRICS Secretariat at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
World Pulses Day celebrated amongst UN, Pope Francis and others
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually addresses an international event organized in Rome to celebrate World Pulses Day amongst Pope Francis, UN Special Envoy and Agri Ministers of China, Argentina, France and others […]
Foreign Relations
Ayush signs Research Collaborations with 25 Foreign Countries
Ayush ministry has singed MoUs with 25 countries for cooperation, 23 universities for collaborative research and 13 institutes/univ for setting up centers. […]
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) […]
Business
India becomes the four front of the EU funded NCAVES Project
Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
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Finance
Exchange rates for exports and imports for Jan 2021 released
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies with effect from 8th January, 2021 for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods. […]
Foreign Relations
India, Australia, Japan & US hold official Consultations
Senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Department of State of the United States of America interacted today on the areas of Indo – Pacific region including ASEAN, South China Sea and others. […]
Foreign Relations
India gives USD 1m to WADA for scientific research
Taking a step further to ensure an atmosphere of Clean Sport globally, India has pledged a sum of USD 1 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) towards the global agency’s scientific research budget, which will allow WADA to develop innovative anti-doping testing and detection methods. […]
Finance
Import/Export Exchange Rates released for Dec-2020
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, shall, with effect from 18th December, 2020 relating to imported and export goods. […]
Finance
Latest Exchange Rates for Import & Export for Dec 2020
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No.108/2020-Customs(N.T.), dated 19th November 2020 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession […]
Foreign Relations
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses BRICS Youth Summit
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju attended the VIth BRICS Youth Summit and meeting of BRICS Ministers through a virtual program, on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rijiju stressed the importance of the contribution of the youth across the globe in fighting the on-going Coronavirus pandemic. […]
Foreign Relations
First SCO Online International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage commences
The first-ever SCO Online International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage commences today; Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020, unveils the Exhibition; Exhibition presents Buddhist art antiquities from SCO countries on a single platform through state of art technologies […]