Foreign Relations
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh flags off India Russia Friendship Car Rally 2021
Union Minister of State Dr.Jitendra Singh today flagged off the 5th edition of India Russia Friendship Car Rally 2021 (IFCRA ) […]
Russia
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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
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit India
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visit India and hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and discuss on trade and engagement in SCO, BRICS, Afghanistan and APAC region […]
Foreign Relations
Election Commission of India conducts International Virtual Election Visitors Programme
CI hosts 2 day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021 on April 5-6, 2021; More than 100 delegates from 26 countries participate […]
World
Russia to host the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Jun21
On June 2-5, 2021 Russia will host the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the major Russian platform for interaction in the world of business and economics, under the motto “Together Again – a New World Economy”. […]
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”. […]
General
Astronaut Training for Gaganyaan near completion
Four Indian astronauts undergoing generic space flight training in Russia as part of Gaganyaan Programme nearing completion: Dr Jitendra Singh […]
Foreign Relations
Maritime India Summit-2021 celebrates Chabahar Day
Chabahar Day was commemorated on the sidelines of the Second edition of International Maritime Summit-2021 and was attended by representatives from Afghanistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan […]
World
Russia condems America’s new Anti-Russian Sanctions
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova made a statement on the new US anti-Russia sanctions condemning it. […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Secretary calls on Russian FM as part of Foreign Office Consultations
Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla while on official visit to Moscow from 17-18 February 2021 for the India-Russia Foreign Office Consultations, called on the Russian Foreign Minister H.E Mr. Sergey Lavrov to invite to India […]
Foreign Relations
India and Russia held bilateral consultations on UNSC issues
India and Russia held bilateral consultations on UNSC issues on 16 February 2021 in Moscow at the DG level […]
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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. […]
Foreign Relations
PASSEX between Russian Federation Navy and Indian Navy in Eastern Indian Ocean Region
The Indian Navy (IN) is undertaking a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from 4 to 5 December 2020. The exercise involves the participation of RuFN guided-missile cruiser Varyag, large anti-submarine ship AdmiralPanteleyev and medium ocean tanker Pechenga. […]
Foreign Relations
India Russia holds consultations on UNSC issues
Shri Vikas Swarup, Secretary ( West), Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation for consultations on UN Security Council related issues with Russian Foreign Ministry officials on 2nd December 2020 in Moscow. […]
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 […]
Business
Piyush Goyal stresses the need to re-work in the Gems & Jewellery industry
Shri Piyush Goyal stresses the need to re-think, re-orient & re-design practices and processes for the further progress of the Gems & Jewellery industry; Calls for enhancing quality and productivity, and focussing on integrity […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS countries sign MoU on Physical Culture and Sports Cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the field of Physical Culture and Sport signed among BRICS Countries. […]
Foreign Relations
Modi leads India’s participation at the 12th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led India’s participation at the 12th BRICS Summit, convened under the Chairship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia on 17 November 2020, in a virtual format. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS STI Ministers Meet to discuss Tech and Innovation
The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministers of the BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) met on November 13 evening through a virtual platform to discuss S & T cooperation among the member countries. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia organized the meeting, Russian Federation being the Chair for 12th BRICS Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Healthcare Ministers meet held to discuss COVID crisis
On November 11, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Russia’s BRICS Sherpa, Sergey Ryabkov, took part in the 10th Meeting of the BRICS Healthcare Ministers via videoconference. […]
Foreign Relations
Participation of Russian military personnel in the peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh
the Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy held a briefing in the National Center for State Defence Control. The briefing was focused on the participation of Russian military personnel in the peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh. […]
Corona Virus
92% efficacy of Russian Sputnik V vaccine at phase III clinical trials
Russian Sputnik V COVID Vaccine demonstrates 92% efficacy in its phase 3 trails on involving 40,000 volunteers. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi attends 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State
20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held on November 10, 2020 (in Video Conference Format). The Meeting was chaired by the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation. […]
Finance
Finance Minister attends 1st BRICS FMCBG
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 1st BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the BRICS Russian Chairmanship today. […]
World
Russia’s priority is a nondiscriminatory approach to the use and research of space
We have noted new and groundless accusations by American officials (US Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and Chief of US Space Operations John Raymond) against Russia regarding the development and testing of surface- and space-based anti-satellite weapons. […]
Corona Virus
Sputnik V vaccine goes live on social media
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and the Gamaleya National Center for Microbiology and Epidemiology, supported by international partners, are launching a campaign across all major social media platforms to provide up-to-date information and raise awareness about the Russian COVID-19 vaccine around the world. The campaign will use #SputnikV hashtag. […]
Foreign Relations
CCI organized a virtual workshop of BRICS
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), organized a virtual workshop of BRICS Competition Agencies on “Competition Issues in Automotive Sector” during 05-06 November 2020. The CCI is the project co-lead of the Automotive Working Group (AWG) along with the Competition Commission, South Africa. […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-Russian Bilateral Youth Innovation Programme for School Students
Atal Innovation Mission and Sirius (Russia) Launch ‘AIM–Sirius Innovation Programme 3.0’; Indo-Russian Bilateral Youth Innovation Programme for School Students; Will Foster Innovative Collaborations among Indian and Russian Youth […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS Trade Union Forum on November 9th
106 delegates from 13 national trade union centers of the BRICS countries attend the BRICS Trade Union Forum on November 9th […]
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Common Vision for Sustainable Inclusive Development becomes the agenda of BRICS Business Forum
BRICS Business Forum, which is the key annual event of the BRICS Business Council, was held in the format of a video conference under the slogan BRICS Business Partnership: Common Vision for Sustainable Inclusive Development on October 20-28, 2020. […]
Health Care
Russia applies to WHO for Sputnik V vaccine prequalification
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, (RDIF) had submitted applications to the World Health Organization (WHO) for accelerated registration and prequalification of the Sputnik V vaccine. […]
World
BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting held to discuss the current state of the tourism industry
Tourism Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel attends the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting virtually
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Foreign Relations
India to have transport connect with SCO Countries
Transport Secretary outlines India’s priority of connectivity with SCO countries; says there is need to ensure sustainable transport operation in emergency situations like #COVID19 pandemic
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India hosts meeting of SCO Ministers handling economy and foreign trade
India today hosted the 19th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Ministers responsible for Foreign Economy and Foreign Trade Activities. […]
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BRICS Partnership for Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth Held
The chairpersons and members of the parliaments of the BRICS countries addressed the Forum participants. Among them were Speaker of the House of the People of the Parliament of the Republic of India Om Birla […]
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Academic Forum under BRICS New Vision for a Better World formed
The Russian National Committee on BRICS Research hosted the 12th BRICS Academic Forum on October 22-24, under the theme “BRICS New Vision for a Better World”. […]
Foreign Relations
Russia hosts 5th BRICS Young Diplomats Forum
The event centered discussions on the role of young professionals in strengthening diplomatic relations, development of cooperation within the BRICS and BRICS+ formats […]
Foreign Relations
India Hosts Virtual Summit of SCO Ministers of Justice
India Hosts Virtual Summit of Ministers of Justice of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
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PM Modi calls on Vladimir Putin on his birthday
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation on his birthday […]
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India-Russia Webinar on Use of Natural Gas as a Motor Fuel
The first ever India-Russia webinar on the use of natural gas as motor fuel was organized under the aegis of Petroleum Ministry and Natural Gas, Government of India and the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation […]
Foreign Relations
Putin calls PM Modi to strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister received a telephone call today from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation to further strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia […]
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BRICS countries continue to cooperate in Telecom/ ICT activities on ITU Forum
6th BRICS Communication Ministers Meeting held; BRICS countries continue to cooperate in Telecom/ ICT activities on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Forum – Sanjay Dhotre […]
Education
NSDC signs MOUs with 8 countries for vocational education and training.
The National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with 8 countries viz, Japan, UAE, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Russia, Finland and Morocco for cooperation in the field of vocational education and training. […]
Foreign Relations
Tourism Minister participates in the SCO Culture Minister’s Meet
Union Minister of State (I//C) for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually participates in the 17th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Culture Ministers’ Meeting today
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Education
G20 Education Ministers to work on Education Continuity & Early Childhood Education
G20 Member Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Ensuring Education Continuity and Safety for all; G20 Education Ministers resolve to work together in the areas of Education Continuity, Early Childhood Education and Internationalization in Education […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Iran’s Defence Minister on regional security including Afghanistan
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Iran’s Minister of Defence in Tehran; Talks centred on Issues of regional security including Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation.
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