Finance
European Investment Bank to fund Pune Metro
Government of India and European Investment Bank sign finance contract for second tranche of Euro 150 million for Pune Metro Rail project […]
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Foreign Relations
Indo-US hold Dialogue on Public Health
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare digitally interacted with Mr. Xavier Becerra, US Secretary of Health & Human Services […]
Foreign Relations
India-UK virtual summit to strengthen STI cooperation
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on a common vision of a new and transformational Comprehensive Strategic Partnership […]
Foreign Relations
India-Aus discuss on the current COVID crisis
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon Scott Morrison MP, the Prime Minister of Australia discuss on COVID second wave problems and support received via Phone call […]
Foreign Relations
US supports India’s fight for TRIPS Waiver
US Supports India and South Africa to seek WTO to provide relaxation in the norms of the agreement on TRIPS, to ensure quick and affordable access to vaccines and medicines for developing countries […]
Finance
Exchange Rates for IMPEX updated w.e.f. 7 May 21
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has announced the new rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa with effect from 7 May 2021 relating to imported and export goods […]
World
India Guatemala hold Office Consultations
The 2nd Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Guatemala were held between Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Sec-East and Mr. Carlos Ramiro Martínez, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guatemala. […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves Indo-UK Global Innovation Partnership
abinet gives ex-post facto approval to MoU between India and UK on Global Innovation Partnership […]
Foreign Relations
India and UK to work on Migration & Mobility space
Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Migration and Mobility Partnership […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India exports Himalayan Millets to Denmark
first consignment of millets grown in Himalayas from Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand would be exported to Denmark. […]
Foreign Relations
Burmese Fishing Poachers held
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has apprehended four Myanmarese poachers fishing illegally in Indian waters off Barren Island […]
Finance
RBI Governor announces a series of measures
The RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das today announced a series of measures to support the nation’s fight against the second wave of COVID-19 infections. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
6 Assam girls develop bio-degradable Yoga Mats
Biodegradable yoga mat developed by 6 young girls from Assam may save lakes from water hyacinth menace […]
Foreign Relations
G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy
Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually participates in G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy today […]
Technology
19 companies files under the PLI scheme for IT Hardware
Nineteen companies filed their applications under the PLI scheme for IT Hardware; Production of Rs. 1.60 lakh crore and Exports of Rs. 60 thousand crore expected over next 4 years […]
Foreign Relations
India UK PMs hold Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom held a Virtual Summit today. […]
Articles
Koo Launches “Talk to Type” Feature for Indian Languages
Koo Launches “Talk to Type” Feature for Indian Languages
Becomes First Social Media Platform in the World to launch “Talk to Type” Feature […]
Foreign Relations
Modi thanks EU for Quick Support on COVID 2nd Wave
Modi calls on Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and thanks for EU support towards 2nd Wave of COVID […]
Foreign Relations
Non-Basmati Rice Exports begins to Vietnam
First consignment of non-basmati rice exports from Paradip port, Odisha flagged off to Vietnam […]
Finance
FM participates in ADB’s annual meeting
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Governor’s Seminar as part of Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting 2021 […]
Finance
Import of Covid19 Relief material gets IGST excemption
Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad […]
Finance
Govt waives off various GST fees
Government announces various relief measures for taxpayers under GST law in view of severe COVID-19 pandemic […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India’s Merchandise IMPEX for Apr21 is $75.66B
India’s merchandise exports in April 2021 was USD 30.21 billion and merchandise imports was USD 45.45 making the country a net importer with a trade deficit of USD 15.24 billion […]
Foreign Relations
7 INS deployed to acquire med. equip. from other countries
In support of the nation’s fight against Covid-19 and as part of operation ‘Samudra Setu II’, seven Indian Naval ships have been deployed for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
CCSCH sets quality standards for 4 more spices
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) finalizes quality standards for 4 more spices […]
Corona Virus
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir; First Consignment of 75000 vials to reach today […]
Foreign Relations
India Tunis hold office consultations
The 4th round of India-Tunisia Foreign Office Consultations was held by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA) and Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Secretary of State to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad. […]
Business
TATAs acquire BigBasket
CCI approves acquisition by Tata Digital Limited of up to 64.3% of the total share capital of Supermarket Grocery Supplies Private Ltd (SGS) and SGS’ sole control over Innovative Retail Concepts Private Limited which own Big Basket […]
Technology
CSIR-CMERI does tech transer of Oxygen Enrichment Unit
CSIR-CMERI transfers the technology to companies’ to ramp up the production of Oxygen Enrichment Unit […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves UK-India Customs Cooperation
Cabinet approves Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters […]
Corona Virus
Fertilizer companies to supply 50MT of medical oxygen
Fertilizers MOS Mandaviya called upon the fertilizer companies to help the society during this pandemic time by reorienting their existing capacity of oxygen production […]
General
DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air to Air Missile
Tejas, India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in its air-to-air weapons capability […]
Foreign Relations
Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting
Secretary (East) Mrs. Riva Ganguly Das co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting on 28 April 2021 with Permanent Secretary of Thailand H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi talks to Vladimir Putin on Sputnik Vaccine usage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin on various aspects […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri Dept to create organic production hubs
Department of Agriculture is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs […]
Foreign Relations
India,Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative
The Trade Ministers of India,Japan and Australia formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative in a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting held virtually […]
Agriculture & Commodities
DGFT setup COVID-19 Helpdesk for International Trade related Issues
DGFT’s COVID-19 Helpdesk to look into issues relating to Department of Commerce/DGFT, Import and Export Licensing Issues, Customs clearance delays and complexities arising thereon, Import/Export documentation issues, Banking matters etc. […]
Business
CBIC sets up dedicated help desk to support COVID related
Dedicated Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individuals
to expedite Customs Clearance of Imports related to COVID including Oxygen and oxygen related equipments etc […]
Foreign Relations
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan constructing motorable roads and improving infrastructure, healthcare and education in the Kingdom […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and Japan PM discuss on Covid Support
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan. […]
Corona Virus
Modi thanks Joe Biden for lifting the ban for Vaccine RM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America and thanks Joe Biden for lifting the ban for Vaccine Raw Materials […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna21 begins
The 19th edition of the Indian and French Navy bilateral exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ is scheduled to be conducted in the Arabian Sea […]
Corona Virus
Green Corridor created for faster movement of Oxygen tankers
Oxygen Express delivers Oxygen in Maharashtra; Green Corridor created for faster movement of Oxygen tankers […]
Corona Virus
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany
AFMS to import oxygen generation plants from Germany to tide over current surge in COVID-19 cases; MoD giving extension to SSC Doctors in AFMS till December 31, 2021 […]
General
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India sees 26% growth in food products exports
India’s processed food products exports witnessed a growth of 26.51% during April-February2020-21, despite challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic. […]
Corona Virus
PM Modi interacts with leading oxygen manufacturers across the country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with leading oxygen manufacturers across the country via video conferencing. PM Modi said this time is not only to deal with the challenges, but also to provide solutions in a very short time […]
Education
K J Somaiya College of Engineering revises admission process
Somaiya Vidyavihar University’s K J Somaiya College of Engineering, one of the leading engineering colleges in Mumbai has revised the admission process for its undergraduate and post graduates programs […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy to assist in missing Indonesian Sub
Indian Navy dispatches its Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel to support Search and Rescue of Missing Indonesian Submarine; Raksha Mantri holds telephonic conversation with his indonesian counterpart […]
Technology
MeitY announces #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge
MeitY announces #FOSS4GOV Innovation Challenge to accelerate adoption of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) In Government […]