Business
WTO carries out India Trade Policy Review (TPR)
India’s Trade Policy Review (TPR) has been carried out by the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Trade Policy Review Mechanism after US and EU flag concerns […]
United States Of America
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
Govt strongly condemns vandalization of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Davis, California, USA
On 28 January 2021, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Central Park in the City of Davis, California was vandalized by unknown persons. The statue was a gift to the City of Davis by the Government of India in 2016. […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar congratulates U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on appointment
Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister had a telephone conversation today with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. EAM warmly congratulated Secretary Blinken on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities. […]
Foreign Relations
US Defense Sec calls on Raksha Mantri
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh received an introductory telephone call from the newly appointed US Secretary of defence Gen. (Retired) Lloyd Austin […]
Foreign Relations
Gopalakrishnan appointed as High Commissioner of India to Malawi
Shri S. Gopalakrishnan currently serving as the Counsellor in the Embassy of India, Washington, United States of America has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malawi […]
Foreign Relations
Modi congrats Kamala Harris on assumption of office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Ms. Kamala Harris on assumption of office as Vice President of the United States of America. […]
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) […]
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 […]
Foreign Relations
India defends local e-commerce companies on Equalisation Levy
The U.S. administration had announced the initiation of an investigation under section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, 1974 against the taxation on digital services adopted or under consideration by countries, including the Equalisation Levy applied by India. Other counties under investigation include Italy, Turkey, and United Kingdom. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India increases Moringa powder production for export purposes
India commences exports of Moringa powder, keeping in mind the rising global demand, because of its nutritional properties.
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Foreign Relations
United States confers ‘Legion of Merit’ award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The President of the United States of America conferred the highest decoration, The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 December 2020. The award is in recognition of the Prime Minister’s steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a global power […]
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, 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. […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between India and USA in the electricity sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s proposal for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) […]
Foreign Relations
India, USA sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2nd December 2020, in the field of Intellectual Property Cooperation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce of the United States of America. […]
Foreign Relations
U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group Setup
Officials of India and the USA met virtually for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group; Wide-ranging conversations focused on increasing collaboration on counternarcotics regulation and law enforcement; Two sides also discussed initiatives to strengthen India’s regional leadership role in building capacity for counternarcotics initiatives in South Asia; India and USA agreed to cooperate in data sharing operations, drug treatments and spreading awareness against drug abuse […]
Agriculture & Commodities
BEDF to promote organic basmati rice
Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) is a registered society founded by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. […]
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
Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses Boston Centre for Excellence in Health and Human Development
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally addressed the Boston Center of Excellence for Health and Human Development here today through Video Conference. […]
General
UMANG’s international version to be launched for selected countries
To mark the occasion of 3 years of UMANG and 2000+ services milestone, an online conference is being organized under the chairmanship of Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the union minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Communications and Law & Justice […]
Foreign Relations
MALABAR 2020 Phase 2 to begin in Western Indian Ocean
The second phase of Exercise Malabar 2020 will be conducted in the Northern Arabian Sea from 17 to 20 November 2020. Taking forward the synergy achieved in the recently concluded Phase 1 of Exercise Malabar 2020 […]
Corona Virus
Startups offer medical equipments & aids catering to doctors safety
Startups offering medical equipments & aids catering to doctors’ safety during the pandemic in the new normal; The lessons learned are being incorporated in the upcoming Science. Technology and Innovation Policy 2020: DST Secretary, Professor Ashutosh Sharma […]
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. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi congratulates US President Joe Biden & VP Kamala Harris
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the U.S. presidential election. He also congratulated US Vice President elect Kamala Harris. […]
Foreign Relations
PM congratulates ISRO for the successful PSLV launch
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and India’s space industry for the successful launch of the PSLV-C49/EOS-01 Mission. […]
World
Biden becomes the 46th President of United States of America
Joe Biden Defeats Donald Trump to become the 46th President of United States of America. […]
Foreign Relations
Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh: Determined to protect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; outlines broad principles for national security at a Webinar of National Defence College’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations […]
Foreign Relations
24th Malabar Naval Exercise begins from Today
MALABAR series of maritime exercises commenced in 1992 as a bilateral IN-USN exercise. JMSDF joined MALABAR in 2015. The 2020 edition will now witness the participation of the RAN in this joint maritime exercise. […]
Foreign Relations
Petroleum Minister invites Global O&G & Energy Majors to Partner with India
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan invites Global Oil & Gas and Other Energy Majors to Partner India in its Multi-Pathway Energy Transition
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Foreign Relations
Secretaries of State and Defence of USA called on PM Modi
U.S. Secretary of State H.E. Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense H.E. Dr. Mark T. Esper called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
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Foreign Relations
India Post and USPS sign Agreement for Electronic Exchange of Customs Data
India Post and United States Postal Service (USPS) signs Agreement for Electronic Exchange of Customs Data related to postal shipments exchanged between the two countries […]
World
India US sign BECA agreement for defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds bilateral delegation level meeting with his US counterpart Mark Esper; Both aides to sign agreement of BECA during the visit […]
General
Malabar 2020 Naval Exercise begins
Malabar Series of Naval Exercise Begins with participation of US, India, Japan and Australia joining this year. […]
Business
India foresees 300 billion dollars Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry by 2025
India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of generic medicines across the world: Shri DV Sadananda Gowda
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Foreign Relations
India-Australia-Japan-United States Senior Officials Consultations on Maritime Security
Senior officials from the Foreign Ministry of India, Australia, Japan and the United States of America held a video conference for consultations on regional and global issues of common interest. […]
Foreign Relations
India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 Countries
India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with 10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain, […]
Foreign Relations
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer, following the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) […]
Technology
3 Bi-nation centres to be opened by DST
Presently the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India is having three binational Centres under inter-governmental agreements with France, Germany and USA […]
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
India shall be one of the lowest tax destinations in the World: PM at USISPF
PM at USISPF; India is becoming a leading attractions for Foreign Investment; India being made one of the lowest tax destinations in the World with further incentive for new manufacturing units […]
Corona Virus
11 teams of Indo-US scientists jointly scout for COVID 19 solutions
Eleven teams of Indian and US scientists will soon start jointly scouting for out of the box solutions ranging from novel early diagnostic tests, antiviral therapy, drug repurposing, ventilator research, disinfection machines, and sensor-based symptom tracking for COVID 19. […]
Finance
Govt recovers $3.25Million in Nirav Modi cases
MCA maiden success in recovery of $3.25 million in Nirav Modi case from USA
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Finance
Currency Exchange Rates w.e.f 21 Aug 2020
Exchange Rates Notification No.80/2020-Customs (NT)
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Technology
8 teams of researchers from Indo & US receive awards in biotechnology
8 teams of researchers from India and the US have received awards for research in pathogenesis and disease management of COVID-19 through Indo-US virtual networks […]
Technology
Need for industry participation in Quantum Technology & Science in India: DST Secretary
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary Professor Ashutosh Sharma highlighted the importance of bringing Industry on board in Quantum Technology and Science in India at the India Quantum Technology Conclave (IQTC2020), a webinar on Quest towards India’s “Quantum Supremacy” organized by The Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) recently. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
PM delivers the keynote address at India Ideas Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit today. The Summit is being hosted by the US-India Business Council (USIBC). The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Building a Better Future’. […]
Foreign Relations
PM condoles the death of US Congressman John Lewis
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of US Congressman John Lewis. […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-US Strategic Energy Partnership highlights
India and the United States have announced new areas of research on transformational power generation based on supercritical CO2 (sCO2) power cycles and advanced coal technologies, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). […]