Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC & IARCSC, Afghanistan
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between Union Public Service Commission, India and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission, Afghanistan […]
SAARC
Foreign Relations
North East hold Buyer Seller meet with Neighbours
MEA along with ICC organized North East Buyer Seller Meet today in Guwahati. to the neighbouring countries – Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Hand-loom, Textiles, Handicrafts, Tourism and Hospitality […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of four nations present credentials to President of India
Envoys of four nations namely Afghanistan, Guyana, Dominican Republic and Fiji present credentials to President of India through video conference […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh meet to discuss Water Resources issues
India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary Level Meeting; Both Sides Agree to Expand Cooperation Across Entire Gamut of Water Resources Issues […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi pays homage to Bangabandhu on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on his birth anniversary. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA sees huge response from participants in its buyer/seller meet
First Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) organised by APEDA to boost exports potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during COVID19 pandemic drew huge response from participants, exporters and buyers from countries including India, UAE, Brazil, New Zealand and France […]
Foreign Relations
MoU between India and Maldives on Cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs
Union Cabinet approves MoU signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Republic of Maldives for cooperation in Sports and Youth Affairs […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on Srilankan President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka. […]
Foreign Relations
PM inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh
PM inaugurates ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh; Says Connectivity is not only strengthening the friendship between India and Bangladesh but also proving to be a strong link for business too […]
Foreign Relations
INS to dock at Mongla in Bangladesh tomorrow
Indian Naval Ships Sumedha, an indigenously build Offshore Patrol vessel and Kulish, an indigenously built guided missile corvette, are scheduled to make a port call at the historic port town of Mongla in Bangladesh on 8th Mar […]
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 […]
Foreign Relations
IAF Chief visits Sri Lanka on an invitation
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria arrived at Colombo today on an invitation from Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force as part of SLAF’s 70yr celebration` […]
Foreign Relations
India Bangladesh hold talks on pending fencing along the Border
Home Secretary Level Talks (HSLT) between India and Bangladesh were held to discuss the early completion of pending fencing along thea Indo Bangladesh Border (IBB) […]
Foreign Relations
India to fund NRs 530 million for reconstruction of total 25 health posts in Nepal
India to fund NRs 530 million for reconstruction of total 25 health posts in Dhading and Sindhupalchowk: Work Awarded […]
Foreign Relations
PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
Foreign Relations
Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on the Legal aspects of COVID-19 held
Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta represents India in Commonwealth High Level Law Ministers Meeting on the Legal aspects […]
Foreign Relations
Bangladesh Navy Ship Prottoy Visits Mumbai
Bangladesh Navy Ship (BNS) Prottoy is on a two day visit to Mumbai from 14 to 15 Feb 21. The ship commanded by Captain Ahamed Amin Abdullah with a crew of 137 personnel is docked at Mumbai Port Trust […]
Foreign Relations
PM inaugurates World Sustainable Development Summit 2021
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 with the theme Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all […]
Foreign Relations
India to support construction of the Shatoot Dam in Afghanistan
A signing ceremony of the MoU for the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place between EAM Jaishankar and Afghan FM Hanif Atmar […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
Jitendra Singh says, PM’s vision of “Act East” imparting a new approach in our relations with neighboring countries
Union Minister oDr. Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the vision of “Act East” thus imparting a new push to our approach and focus to our relations with neighbouring countries through “Act East” policy. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations
India and Bangladesh hold Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) with Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla from the Indian side and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen from the Bangladesh side […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue
The 2nd India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue was held on 28 January 2021 in New Delhi. Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA) led the Indian delegation, while the delegation from Bangladesh was led by Amb. Mashfee Binte Shams, Secretary (East), MOFA […]
Foreign Relations
Sec Riva Ganguly Das holds Asia Cooperation Dialogue
The 17th Ministerial Meeting of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) under the theme, “The New Normal and Safe and Healthy Tourism” was held and Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs represented india […]
Corona Virus
India gifts 1Million Covid Vaccines to Nepal
The Government of India gifted one million doses of ‘Made in India’ COVID19 vaccines to Nepal today for the immediate requirement of Nepal’s healthcare and front-line workers […]
Foreign Relations
Indian manufactured vaccines to neighboring & key partner countries on the go
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries. In response to these requests, and in keeping with India’s stated commitment to use India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the Covid pandemic […]
Foreign Relations
MORTH notifies rules for facilitating MOUs with neighboring countries on vehicular traffic
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had been receiving requests from various quarters to notify rules under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to facilitate the movement of vehicles carrying goods and passengers between India and neighboring countries. […]
Foreign Relations
SAARC leaders congratulate Modi on launch of Covid vaccination drive
SAARC Leaders from neigbouring countries have greeted the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Indian Government for successful launch of vaccination drive against COVID-19 on 16th January 2021. […]
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. […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits MoU
West Pakistan Refugees Action Committee from J&K meets Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submits a memorandum; The Committee thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for granting them citizenship rights after a long wait of over seven decades […]
Foreign Relations
India hands over NR 306M to CEO NRA towards reconstruction of earthquake affected schools
Ms. Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Nepal met Mr Shushil Gyawali, CEO of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) today and discussed various Government of India assisted reconstruction projects. […]
Foreign Relations
Govt financial assistance of NRs. 44.13M for construction of Building for Shree Mahadev Higher Secondary School, Chankheli-Darma in Humla.
Today, representatives of Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration and Rural Municipality of Chankheli-Darma of Humla District signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the construction of lab and library building for Shree Mahadev Higher Secondary School […]
Foreign Relations
15 films compete for the Golden Peacock and other awards at 51st IFFI
51st International Film Festival of India has released the line-up of international movies for competition during the festival. The best of the feature-length fiction films from all over the world are selected to compete in the section. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka on discussion of gamut of bilateral relations
At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Hon’ble Dinesh Gunawardena, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-7 January 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Srilanka JWC met to discuss fishermen problems in the region
India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries was held today to discuss issues related to fishermen and fishing boats which have been on the agenda of bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka for many years […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bhutan MoU approved for Cooperation in outer space activities
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan on Cooperation in the peaceful users of outer space signed on November 19, 2020 by both sides at Bangalore/Thimpu and exchanged. […]
Foreign Relations
Govt signs revised air services agreement of Philippines and Afghanistan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing the revised Air Services Agreement between India, Philippines, and Afghanistan […]
Business
Railways need to focus on the growth of small traders parcel business
Railways need to focus on growth of parcel business which is important for small traders and businessmen – Shri Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; With innovation, Railways is planning to grow rapidly in the parcel business […]
Foreign Relations
APEDA organizes virtual Buyer-Seller Meeting with Thailand
APEDA organizes virtual Buyer-Seller Meeting with Thailand for expanding exports of agricultural and processed food products exports to South-East Asian country; ‘Taste of India’ Campaign organized in Bangkok […]
Foreign Relations
India to offer duty-free market access to Bangladesh
Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal today assured Bangladesh, from India’s side, complete cooperation in ensuring barrier-free trade between the two countries. Addressing India-Bangladesh Digital Conference on Agriculture Sector, he said that we have offered duty-free market access to Bangladesh in many products, including, agri-exports. […]
Foreign Relations
Comprehensive discussions held between India & Bangladesh as part of Virtual Summit
H.E. Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Sheikh Hasina held a Summit in virtual format on 17 December 2020. During the summit Comprehensive discussions were held on various sectors […]
Foreign Relations
India-Bangladesh rail link jointly inaugurated by Modi & Sheik Hasina
Haldibari – Chilahati rail link jointly inaugurated by the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh during India-Bangladesh virtual bilateral summit; To immensely help in boosting people to people contact and economic activity in the region […]
Foreign Relations
7 MoUs signed during the India-Bangladesh Virtual Summit
7 MoUs and Agreements Signed between India and Bangladesh as part of the India-Bangladesh Virtual Summit held under the agies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Premier Sheik Hasina […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi virtually meets Bangladesh Premier
A Virtual Summit will be held between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bangladesh H.E. Sheikh Hasina on 17 December 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
Gaurav Ahluwalia appointed as Ambassador to Algeria
Shri Gaurav Ahluwalia appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
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Foreign Relations
1.2 km long Indo-Nepal Link Canal flagged off
CMD, NHPC lays the foundation stone of head regulator works of Indo-Nepal Link Canal;The 1.2 km long Indo-Nepal canal is being constructed under ‘Mahakali Treaty’ signed between India and Nepal. […]
World
Anindya Banerjee appointed as next Ambassador to North Korea
Shri Anindya Banerjee current Asst High Commissioner of Chittagong, Bangladesh has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) […]