Business
Chenab Valley Power Projects
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project through M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited; Project is expected to generate 1975 million units of electricity […]
Articles by India Ties
Foreign Relations
Indian Mission in Lithuania
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval to the opening of a new Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Meenakashi Lekhi Visit, MOS to Panama, Honduras, and Chile
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, MOS(ML) will be on an official visit to Panama, Honduras, and Chile from 28 April – to 05 May 2022. […]
Technology
NTPC Signs MoU with Energy Vault for Gravity-based Energy Storage Technology
NTPC Limited the largest power generating utility in India, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) (“Energy Vault). […]
Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian chemicals register growth of 106%
India exports chemicals to more than 175 countries; new markets include Turkey, Russia, and North-East Asian Countries; Export growth benefits small and medium exporters […]
Foreign Relations
External Affairs Minister Visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan on 28-30 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s visit to Germany, Denmark, and France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Germany, Denmark, and France on 02-04 May 2022. This will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022.
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Agriculture & Commodities
ODOP under the Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari Campaign
To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate 75 glorious years of progressive India, its rich history, culture, and great achievements, -the “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign is scheduled from 25.04.22 to 30.04.22. […]
Foreign Relations
India-UAE Consultations on UN Issues held
The first round of India-UAE UN consultations at the Director General (DG) level was held in Abu Dhabi on 26 April. […]
General
Raksha Mantri interacts with Tiranga Mountain Rescue team in New Delhi
Lauds them for saving lives of Army personnel deployed in difficult areas through avalanche rescue & training
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Foreign Relations
Forest Fires can be an important factor in reducing solar power production
A new study has found that forest fires that plague different parts of India, especially during the summer season play a major role in reducing solar power production in India. […]
Business
CESL discovers lowest ever prices for 5450 buses under FAME II Scheme
One of the largest tenders for electric buses in the world; Prices realized set a benchmark for public transport encouraging even the smaller cities to adopt electric vehicles; Tender comprises 5450 buses across 5 cities […]
Business
Maximum All India Power demand met is 201 GW
The maximum All India power demand met is 201.066 GW at 14:51 hours today. It has surpassed last year’s Maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on 7th July 2021. […]
Business
Indian Steel Consumption Rises to 106 Million Tonnes
India Exported 13.5 million tonnes of Finished Steel amounting to INR one lakh crores during Fy’22; Says Minister of State for Steel Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste […]
Business
19 companies file applications for PLI Scheme for White Goods
Major Global and Domestic Companies Commit Investments of Rs 1,548 Crore; Production worth Rs 26,880 crore of components expected over next 5 years […]
General
PM to visit Assam
PM to address ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ at Diphu; PM to lay the foundation stone of initiatives in the education sector worth more than Rs 500 crore in Karbi Anglong […]
Business
APEDA to co-organize the 36th edition of AAHAR at Pragati Maidan
APEDA’s Pavilion Theme to be ‘To Promote GI Products for export’; More than 80 exporters to participate under the APEDA pavilion in Asia’s biggest food fair […]
Foreign Relations
Maliki Osman, Minister, PMO Singapore calls on Union Minister
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur today met Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education & Foreign Affairs in the Government of Singapore. The Ministers discussed various issues related to Digital Media, Youth Exchanges, and bilateral relations. […]
Business
Vice President calls upon exporters to explore newer markets
SEZs ideal platform for promoting ‘Make in India’ & ‘Local for Global’: VP; Most of the 775 districts in the country have the potential to become export hubs: VP […]
Foreign Relations
Release of Indian sailors on the ship Rwabee from Houthi detention
The government of India is happy that the seven Indian sailors who were on the ship Rwabee and under the detention of the Houthis in Yemen since 02 January 2022 have been released. […]
Business
CMPDIL to Continue as Subsidiary of Coal India Limited
Recently unconfirmed reports have appeared in a section of the Media that the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) is being merged with Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL). […]
Foreign Relations
President of the European Commission visit to India
President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen is on an official visit to India from 24-25 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU: Joint Press Release on Launching the Trade and Technology Council
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen agreed to launch the India-EU Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi on Monday, 25 April 2022. […]
Business
Measures to enhance efficiency in coal transport to power plants
Union Minister for Power Shri R.K Singh and Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting here today to discuss short-term and long-term strategies for dealing with increasing power demand.
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Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian Ceramics and Glassware Products register growth of 168%
India’s exports of Ceramics & Glassware products for 2021-22 hit a record at US$ 3464 Million. During FY 2013-14; India’s Ceramic & Glassware products exports were valued at US$ 1292 Million.
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Business
NMDC Conferred at PRSI Awards 2022
The National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), swept the Public Relations Awards 2022 conferred by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), winning the first position in four categories. […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister participates in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary in Washington D.C. today. […]
Business
India has registered sterling performance in steel production
Data released by World Steel Association on April 22; Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh congratulates the Indian steel industry for sterling performance; encourages them to sustain this level of performance […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister meets World Bank President in Washington D.C
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and World Bank Group President Mr. David Malpass met in Washington D.C […]
Foreign Relations
CNS Visit to Seychelles
Continuing with his ongoing tour to the southwest Indian Ocean Region, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, visited Seychelles from 21 to 23 Apr 22. […]
Business
Pralhad Joshi Says 72.50 Million Ton Coal Available At Different Sources
22.01 Million Ton with Thermal Power Plants; Recording an 8.55% Increase India Produced 777.23 Million Ton Coal During 2021-to 22 […]
Investments
First-ever GAIIS in Gandhinagar concludes on high note Rs 9,000 crore investments proposed
Investment and Innovation Opportunities in the field of AYUSH are limitless: Sarbananda Sonowal […]
General
PM meets Madhya Pradesh CM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, and discussed the good governance initiatives of the MP Government and how their transformative schemes are bringing a positive change in people’s lives. […]
Business
Piyush Goyal urges States to put the NICDC projects on fast track
Shri Goyal says there should be no land squatting but units must be set up soon that would lead to the absorption of new technologies and the creation of jobs […]
Business
APEDA inks MoU with NRDC
MoU to focus on climate-resilient agriculture related to zero carbon emission farming to produce residue/carbon-free food for exports
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Foreign Relations
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visit to India
The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is on an official visit to India from 21-22 April 2022, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Finance
Finance Minister attends FATF Ministerial Meeting in Washington D.C
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the FATF Ministerial Meeting in Washington D.C. on 21st April 2022, conducted alongside the 2022 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). […]
Foreign Relations
7th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue
The 7th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue will be inaugurated on 25 April. The Dialogue will be held in an in-person format over three days, 25-27 April 2022.
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Business
NTPC collaborates with Delhi Jal Board to convert Waste into Energy
In an endeavor to reduce the carbon footprint, NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated energy company has come together with Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to utilize the sludge produced in the sewage treatment plants (STP) of DJB […]
Technology
Road map for electric vehicle technologies at a brainstorming session
Leading experts discuss the R&D needs of electric vehicles and deliberated on a road map for electric vehicle technologies at a brainstorming session. […]
Business
KVIC places J&k ahead of all Indian states to promote self-employment
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has just scripted the golden chapter of industrial growth and employment boom in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). […]
Business
Piyush Goyal reviews the progress of the IICC in Dwarka
“It will serve as a major economic driver helping India capture a larger share of global meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions market”: Shri Goyal
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Foreign Relations
Vaccine hand over to Thailand under Quad Vaccine Partnership
Apr 21:Under the Quad’s flagship Vaccine Partnership, a consignment of COVID vaccines was handed over jointly by the Ambassador of […]
Business
DPIIT conducts Mega Buyer-Seller Meet in J&K under ODOP
With the vision to promote sustainable trade and create market linkages, a mega buyer-seller meet was organized on 21st April 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir under the One District One Product initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry with the support of Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO). […]
Agriculture & Commodities
10,000 FPOs Scheme will bring revolutionary change in the Agriculture Sector: Tomar
National Conference of Cluster-Based Business Organisations (CBBOs) under Central Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs held […]
Foreign Relations
India-Thailand Foreign Office Consultations held
The sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Thailand was held on 21 April 2022 in New Delhi. The consultations were co-chaired by Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. […]
General
MOD signs MoU with Ministry of AYUSH
Two MoUs have been signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA), one for starting Ayurveda Centres at 37 Cantonment Hospitals and another for starting Ayurveda Centres at 12 Military Hospitals of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). […]
Investments
PM inaugurates Global AYUSH Investment & Innovation Summit in Gandhinagar
The DG WHO commends the Prime Minister and the Indian government for harnessing the power of innovation in public health; “Your championing will bring significant change in the use of traditional medicines”, DG tells the Prime Minister […]
Foreign Relations
CNS VISIT TO MALDIVES
In his first overseas visit after assuming the office of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar visited the Maldives from 18 to 20 Apr 22. […]
Foreign Relations
India & Finland discuss cooperation in quantum computing for virtual CoE
Delegates from India and Finland discussed possible areas of cooperation in quantum computing and a roadmap for the collaborative virtual Centre of Excellence (CoE) that has been planned to be set up. […]