Foreign Relations
Future of Tech has to be driven by the Quad: Rajeev
Future of technology has to be driven by four members of the Quad: MoS IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar at 4th Annual Leadership Summit of USISPF […]
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Foreign Relations
PM Modi’s address at India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
PM commends Expo 2020 Dubai; Says This expo is also testimony to the resilience of mankind against the
once-in-a-century pandemic and Expo will go a long way in further building our deep and historical relations with UAE, and with Dubai […]
Finance
ECGC provide cost-effective credit insurance
ECGC assures exporters to provide cost-effective credit insurance cover; Rs. 4,400 crore capital infusion will help expand our services: CMD Senthilnathan […]
General
50,000 Women SHG members to become Business Correspondents
DAY-NRLM dedicates 50,000 Women SHG members as Business Correspondents to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav; Proposal to deploy at least one B C Sakhi in the rural areas by the end of 2023-24 under ‘One GP one B C Sakhi’ mission […]
Foreign Relations
FS Shringla to visit Sri Lanka
At the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 02-05 October 2021. […]
Technology
Koo releases translation feature
Oct 1: Microblogging platform Koo – which empowers Indians to connect and express in their native languages, celebrates International Translation […]
Finance
India has highest fintech adoption rate in the world
India poised to become one of the largest digital markets in the world, says Commerce Minister; At 87%, India has the highest FinTech adoption rate in the world against the global average of 64% […]
Foreign Relations
India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment
India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs); India to join Australia, Norway, Uruguay and the United Kingdom in co-sponsoring the MPA proposals by the end of October 2021 […]
Technology
NITI Aayog, AWS,and Intel Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Innovation in India
NITI Aayog, AWS,and Intel Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Innovation in India; New Experience Studio at the NITI Aayog Cloud Innovation Center to be a hub for collaboration and experimentation, initially focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and smart infrastructure verticals […]
Business
India must be a global player by becoming competitive
Rules of Business have to be same for all, says Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal; Says “We must position India as a global player by becoming competitive” […]
Foreign Relations
India-Aus to work on greater engagement in the Indo-Pacific region
India and Australia must work towards enhancing the resilience of supply chains and greater engagement in the Indo-Pacific region – Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles […]
Foreign Relations
India and Oman Navies sign MoU on White Shipping Info
Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser bin Mohsen Al-Rahbi, Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) and Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy signed an MoU for exchange of White Shipping Informationon 27 September 2021. The MoU was signed at Maritime Security Center (MSC), Muscat during the ongoing visit of the CNS to Oman. […]
General
DRDO tests Akash Prime Missile
A new version of the Akash Missile – ‘Akash Prime’ has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha […]
General
MoFPI and MoHUA jointly launch PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, virtually launched the PMFME Scheme Seed Capital Module; Urban SHGs can avail Rs.40,000 Seed Capital through the DAY-NULM MIS Portal […]
Health Care
Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 held
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare addresses 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue; Says “Collaboration between our countries will advance scientific discovery and management of global health threats.” […]
General
IT prominent to promote Tourism: Speaker
Information Technology should be proactively used to promote tourism at domestic and international levels: Lok Sabha Speaker; Ambitious and sustained efforts are needed to promote rural tourism in India: Shri Om Birla […]
Health Care
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for Digital Health Mission
PM launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create a seamless onlinPM launches Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission; Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create a seamless online platform that will enable interoperability within the digital health ecosysteme platform that will enable interoperability within the digital health ecosystem […]
Foreign Relations
1500 hand pumps handed over to Cambodia
A virtual ceremony to handover the final phase of the Project for Supply and installation of 1500 hand pumps for augmentation of Rural Water Supply in Cambodia was held today […]
Foreign Relations
MoS Lekhi completes her Uzbek trip
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS), Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visited Uzbekistan from 23-26 September 2021 on a touched upon important areas of bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. This was her first official visit to any Central Asian country after assuming charge. […]
Foreign Relations
Quad Leaders’ Summit Outcomes
On September 24, President Biden of the United States of America hosted Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan at the White House for the first-ever in-person Leaders’ Summit of the Quad […]
General
Global Collaboration for India’s Clean Energy Economy
A special event on ‘Ambition to Impact: Opportunities for Global Collaboration in India’s Clean Energy Economy’ at the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) 2021 was co-organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India […]
General
Airbus to supply 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF
Defence Ministry look to modernise IAF transport fleet
5-10 tonne capacity aircraft equipped with contemporary technology
Airbus to also directly purchase eligible products & services from Indian Offset Partners
Unique opportunity for domestic private sector to enter into technology intensive aviation industry […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on Japanese PM while in US
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan, in Washington DC on 23 September 2021 on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
Zoological Survey of India and UK Natural History museum sign MoU
The Zoological Survey of India(ZSI), Kolkata and the Natural History Museum (NHM), London have been working together over many years on mutually beneficial projects focused on the study of the fauna of India, and to recognize this long-standing relationship, and to promote its continuance for many years into the futurea Memorandum of Understanding between the two great Institutions, was formally signed by the Director of ZSI and Director, NHM, London today on a virtual platform. […]
Business
PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto components
Government Notifies PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto components
PLI Auto Scheme will help create additional employment of over 7.5 lakh jobs
PLI Scheme for auto sector will bring fresh investments of over Rs 42,500 crore in five years and incremental production of over Rs 2.3 lakh crore […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meet Aussie PM on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister’s meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit […]
Health Care
Rs. 400 Cr outlay for Promotion of Medical Device Parks
Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks”, a key initiative to support the medical devices, notified; With Financial Outlay of Rs. 400 crore, the Scheme aims to significantly reduce manufacturing cost, optimize resources, build on economies of scale and provide easy access to standard testing and infrastructure facilities […]
Technology
DGCA releases Drone Usage Map
Ministry of Civil Aviation releases India’s airspace map for drone operations; Map is available on DGCA’s digital sky platform at https://digitalsky.dgca.gov.in/home. […]
Foreign Relations
India’s CAG is the next External Auditor of the IAEA
Today, India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has been selected as the next External Auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a six-year term (2022-27) at the General Conference of the IAEA in Vienna […]
Technology
GeM wins global Digital Technology Application award
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award; GeM wins global Digital Technology Application award beating stiff foreign multinationals […]
Foreign Relations
First India-Australia Joint Working Group on Coal held
As a precursor to the upcoming India-Australia Energy Dialogue scheduled to be held on 13th October, 2021, the first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on “Coal and Mines” between India and Australia was held here today through Video conferencing. […]
Technology
DPIIT to boost startup ecosystem
DPIIT is starting a wide range of themes varying from Knowledge on Trademarking and Patents, Investments, Marketing, Mentorship, Regulations, Procurement, Community building, etc. have been chosen to conduct these programs as per the ecosystem’s needs in multiple states […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Iceland, Republic of The Gambia, Spain, Brunei Darussalam and Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka today (September 22, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agricultural exports should be prioritized to increase the farmers income: Ms. Shobha Karandlaje
If we want to double the income of our farmers, we need to focus on enhancing the agri exports and our agri produce to be made chemical free, said Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Ms. Shobha Karandlaje. […]
Foreign Relations
India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement launched
Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, and H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade, have formally launched negotiations on the India-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Jammu Haat to become hub of export promotion at Jammu
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Jammu Haat, a hub of export promotion at Exhibition Ground, Jammu as part of Vanijya Saptah, a platform for entrepreneurs, buyers, sellers and exporters. […]
Foreign Relations
MoS Lekhi on a bi-lateral visit to Swiss and Uzbek
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will pay an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Swiss Confederation from 23-30 September 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Congratulates Justin Trudeau on re-election
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on his victory in the elections. […]
Foreign Relations
First India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue held
India hosted the first India-United Kingdom (UK) Consular Dialogue on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, through video conferencing between Devesh Uttam, JS-CPV & Ms Jennifer Anderson, Director Consular Services, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. […]
General
Fixed driving hours for Truck Drives
Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasizes on fixing driving hours for truck drivers of commercial vehicles, calls for a policy at par with European standards […]
Foreign Relations
Serbia MFA visits India to revisit bi-lateral ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, H.E. Mr. Nikola Selaković, paid an official visit to India on 19-20 September 2021, as a special envoy of the President of Serbia. […]
Foreign Relations
France may support India in building SSBN Submarine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France. […]
Business
Exporters to get immense support from the government going ahead
Services Export Promotion Council in co-ordination with Government of Karnataka organized Vanijya Utsav as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in Bengaluru which saw experts talking about various opportunties available for Exporters to explore international markets and the programmes, schemes and other policies available for them […]
Investments
MergerDomo Facilitates Fundraising for Healthfood and Wellness Startups
MergerDomo Facilitates Fundraising for Healthfood and Wellness Startups Keeros (Diabetic superfoods startup ) and AyuRythm (digital wellness startup ); The two startups will utilise the capital for business growth including strategic expansion, product development, R&D and technology investments […]
Foreign Relations
Indo Indonesia Samudra Shakti Naval exercise
Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt arrived at Jakarta, Indonesia for the 3rd edition of Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ with the Indonesian Navy scheduled off the approaches to Sunda Strait […]
Technology
India @ 46th in Global Innovation Index
India scores 46th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021; NITI Aayog, in partnership with the CII and WIPO to host India Launch of the Global Innovation Index 2021and the CII Global Innovation Conclave during September 21-22, 2021 […]
Foreign Relations
Yogeshwar Sangwan appointed as next Ambassador to Paraguay
Shri Yogeshwar Sangwan currently serving as the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Paraguay […]
Technology
Thalaivii reaches 1M followers on Koo
Bollywoods ‘Thalaivii’ and National Award Winner – Kangana Ranaut – crosses 1 million followers on Koo […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India, a destination country for healthy food
Union Minister Shri Tomar presents the progress of Indian Agriculture in the meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers; Says India is becoming the destination country for healthy food […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar meets Saudi Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met the visiting Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud today at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first ministerial visit from Saudi Arabia to India since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Both Ministers discussed all issues related to their bilateral relationship and regional and international issues of mutual interest. […]