Foreign Relations
Vice President of India Visit to Gabon, Senegal and Qatar
Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu will visit Gabon, Senegal, and Qatar from 30 May-07 June 2022. […]
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Finance
Delhi Customs launches Project ‘NIGAH’ at ICD Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram
The project aims at container tracking and monitoring timely clearances to ensure Ease of Doing Business
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General
Provision for Online Mutation in Property Tax Registers
As a step towards facilitating ease of living, over 2.18 lakh property taxpayers living in cantonment areas would be able to apply online for Mutation in the property tax register under the eChhawani Portal […]
Foreign Relations
EPCH Participates In Index Design Fair 2022 At Dubai
Projects India as a profitable business destination; More than 500 companies participated and attracted over 20,000 trade visitors […]
Business
Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to Ministry of Power held
The meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Power was held in Tehri, Uttarakhand today. Union Minister for Power and NRE Shri R. K. Singh chaired the meeting. […]
Finance
52 Kg Cocaine Worth Over ₹ 500 Crore Sezied Under ‘Operation Namkeen’
Continuing its streak of significant seizures, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 52 kg of cocaine, estimated to be valued at over Rs 500 crore in the international illicit market, from an import consignment.
Business
Import of Paper brought under Compulsory Registration from 1st October
Move addresses dumping concerns of the domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements […]
Foreign Relations
11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & Chief of Force Development Authority at MoD, UAE discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation
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Business
Power ministry working on scheme to liquidate past dues of discoms
Discoms owe Rs. 1,00,018 Cr as of 18th May 2022 to the Generating Companies; Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in up to 48 monthly installments; to save around Rs. 19,833 Crore on late payment surcharge
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Technology
Smart material developed for harnessing solar energy for applications in soft robotics
Scientists have developed a smart material that responds to light stimuli easily by converting light into thermal energy. This can be helpful for harnessing solar energy for applications in soft robotics and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. […]
Technology
Indian Navy – Launch of Bangladesh Navy Bilateral X Bongosagar
The third edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh on 24 May 22. […]
Technology
AIR News crosses another milestone, achieves 3m followers on social media platform
When it comes to trust and authenticity in the news media industry, the News network of All India Radio outshines one and all. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Availability of sugar in the domestic market
Centre’s first priority is to ensure sufficient availability of sugar for consumption at a reasonable rate, thereafter maximum sugar to be diverted to ethanol said Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary Department of Food and Public Distribution while interacting with media persons here today.
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Technology
MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology
MoU will facilitate Inter-Ministerial Cooperation for evidence-based biotechnological interventions in the Ayush sector […]
Business
SAIL Declares Financial Results for FY’22
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has declared its financial results here yesterday for the quarter and year ending 31st March 2022 (FY’22).
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Technology
AI to make roads in India safer to drive
Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered solutions may soon make roads in India a safer place to drive. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Japan-India Association
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met former Japanese Prime Ministers Yoshiro Mori and Shinzo Abe on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. […]
Foreign Relations
Former Japanese PM calls on PM Modi
Former Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo.
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Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with Australian PM on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese on 24 May 2022 on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Japan.
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Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with President of the USA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a warm and productive meeting with H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America, on 24 May 2022, in Tokyo. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s participation in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Japan on 24 May 2022, along with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, President Joseph Biden of the United States of America, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia. […]
Business
Coal production rises to 34 MT in first half of May
India’s coal production continues its record achievement during the first half of May 2022 also, further improving on production and dispatch performance attained in April this year. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Israel Dialogue on UN and Multilateral Issues
India and Israel held the second round of consultations on UN and multilateral issues on 23 May 2022 in Israel. […]
Foreign Relations
Nepal inaugurates new school under ‘grant assistance’ of India
Inauguration of School Building of Shree Arwa Bijaya Secondary School, Pokhara Metropolitan City-13, Dhand Bensi, Kaski District, Nepal built under Government of India grant assistance […]
Foreign Relations
PM participated in an event in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in an event in Tokyo today to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Chairs Business Roundtable in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. […]
Technology
AGM and GCM of Navy Foundation Held
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) in his capacity as President of Navy Foundation presided over the 29th Governing Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting of Navy Foundation, a Retired Naval Officers organization registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, at Goa on 22 May 22. […]
Business
SAIL Celebrates Fifty years of Incorporation with a Special Logo
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the maharatna steelmaking public sector unit, is celebrating the company’s fifty years of incorporation this year in 2022. SAIL was incorporated on 24th January 1973. […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with Mr. Masayoshi Son, Board Director and Founder, Softbank Corporation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Masayoshi Son, Board Director and Founder, Softbank Corporation on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor, Suzuki Motor Corporation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor, Suzuki Motor Corporation on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Fast Retailing Co. Ltd
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President & CEO of Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., the parent company of Uniqlo, on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi Meets NEC Chairman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Dr. Nobuhiro Endo, Chairman, of NEC Corporation on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. […]
Technology
MoUs renewed at 7th India-Canada Joint S&T Cooperation Committee meeting
Two MoUs were renewed at the 7th India-Canada Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC) meeting that took place in Ottawa, setting priorities for the next period in a variety of innovative fields.
Business
ONGC Becomes First Entity To Trade On Indian Gas Exchange
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has become the first Exploration and Production (E&P) company in India to trade domestic gas on Indian Gas Exchange. […]
Technology
Citizens can now access Digilocker services on the MyGov Helpdesk on WhatsApp
Citizens can now download Digilocker documents such as PAN cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, among others
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Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Interacts with Indian Community in Japan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with over 700 members of the Indian diaspora in Japan on 23 May 2022.
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Foreign Relations
IIA between the Govt of India and the Govt of USA
The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) today in Tokyo, Japan. […]
General
KTM conducts Adventure Academy in Bangalore
KTM, the world’s #1 and India’s fastest-growing premium motorcycle brand, conducted the KTM Adventure Academy in Bangalore on the morning of 22nd May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s Statement ahead of his visit to Japan
I will be visiting Tokyo, Japan from 23-24 May 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan. […]
Technology
Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
The Portal BioRRAP will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval required for biological research and development activity in the country.
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Technology
Army Chief Reviews Security Situation In Kashmir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)General Manoj Pande is on a two-day visit to Kashmir. The COAS is on his maiden visit to Kashmir after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army. He arrived at Srinagar on 21 May 2022.
Foreign Relations
India-Singapore condemns terrorism in all its formats
The 4th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime between India and Singapore was held in Singapore from 18 to 19 May 2022. […]
Finance
218 Kg Of Heroin Worth Rs 1,526 Crore Seized Off Lakshadweep Islands
An operation was launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) after it developed specific intelligence over a period of several months that two Indian boats would be sailing from the coast of Tamil Nadu and would receive narcotics in huge quantities somewhere in the Arabian sea, during the second/third week of May 2022.
Business
Govt lifts export prohibition on bamboo charcoal for higher profitability in industry
The government has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal, a move that would facilitate optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the Indian bamboo industry. […]
Foreign Relations
India Records Highest Annual FDI Inflow Of $83.57 Billion In FY21-22
India rapidly emerges as a preferred investment destination; FDI inflows have increased 20-fold in the last 20 years; FDI equity inflows in Manufacturing rise by 76% in FY 2021-22 […]
Business
Agri-tech startups are vital for India’s economic growth: Union Minister
Says, a new wave of Agritech Start-ups has come up in India in the last few years due to enabling policy environment provided by the Modi government to address the problems of Indian agriculture […]
Business
CCI approves OFB Tech’s acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat
CCI approves acquisition of majority stake in SMW Ispat Private Limited by OFB Tech Private Limited
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Business
Centre decides to lift the Price Capping of Raw Jute
Cap removal will help Farmers, Mills, and the Jute MSME sector; The decreasing trend in prices will also benefit jute goods exports which constitute about 30% of the Industry’s turnover in value terms […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Third Advance Estimates for Production of Major Crops 2021-22 released
Record Foodgrains Production of 314.51 million tonnes estimated in the country; Foodgrain Production is estimated to be 23.80 million tonnes more than the average foodgrain production of last 5 years
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Foreign Relations
MEA participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations through video conferencing on 19 May 2022. […]