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Exchange of MoU between CeNSE, IISc & LAM Research

July 31, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) announced the exchange of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and Lam Research India at the ongoing SemiconIndia in Gandhinagar today. […]

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launches ARCL & CDMDF

July 29, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF) and initiated the muhurat trading on Limited Purpose Clearing Corporation mechanism called AMC Repo Clearing Limited (ARCL) […]

India signs $200m loan for expanding urban services in Rajasthan

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $200 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project to expand water supply and sanitation systems and enhance urban resilience and heritage living in selected towns. […]

NavaTies Solutions & DP World signs MoU to Enhance Trade Between India & Global Markets

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

NavaTies Solutions Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based company at the forefront of the International Trade Platform, www.navaties.com, has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World, a renowned Dubai-based international logistics firm, to fortify trade and logistics links between India and the global business landscape. […]

New Toll System for road transportation

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs). Development and Maintenance Works on such notified NHs […]

Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates 17th foundation day

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) celebrated its 17th foundation day at its Prithvi Bhavan headquarters in New Delhi today. The Union Minister, MoES, Shri Kiren Rijiju, launched several citizen-centric initiatives to mark this occasion. […]

Promotion of indigenous crafts of North-Eastern Region

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

NEHHDC has signed over 30 MoUs with various entities; inter alia, Indian Institute of Management, Shillong; National Institute of Fashion Technology, Shillong; National Institute of Design, Jorhat […]

In-Principle approval to set up 21 new Greenfield Airports

July 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The government of India has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for the development of new Greenfield airports in the country. […]

Production of Pulses and Vegetable Oils

July 26, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has assessed the impact of pulses cultivation in different agro-ecologies with respect to soil health, soil microbial biomass, resilience to climate change etc. […]

General

Mineral Production Goes up by 5.1 % during April 2023

July 22, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The production level of important minerals in April 2023 were: coal 731 lakh tonnes, lignite 32 lakh tonnes, natural gas (utilized) 2671 million cu. m. […]

Employment Generation in Food Processing Industry

July 22, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

As per evaluation studies carried out for relevant component schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), substantial direct/indirect employment opportunities have been created in projects supported through its relevant component schemes. […]

8,738 Public EVs Charging Stations in the country

July 22, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Under Phase II of the FAME-India Scheme, incentives are provided to buyers of electric vehicles in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles. […]

Coal Production Records 223.36m tonnes in first quarter of FY

July 22, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

India’s coal sector achieved a remarkable milestone in the first quarter of FY 2023-24, by recording the highest-ever coal production at 223.36 million tonnes (MT), representing a substantial growth of 8.55% compared to the production of 205.76 MT during the same period during FY 2022-23. […]

Encouragement to Agri-Startups in Rural Areas

July 22, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Government of India, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) is implementing the “Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development” […]

NITI Aayog convenes India’s Electric Mobility Enablers under G20 Presidency

July 21, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The “Policy Support & Enablers to Accelerate India’s Electric Mobility” conference organized by NITI Aayog, charted an effective roadmap for the growth of electric mobility in India. […]

RBI guidelines on ‘Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of MSME’

July 21, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines on ‘Framework for Revival and Rehabilitation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ to Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) in March 2016. […]

Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy sign MoU to revive Tankai method

July 20, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

In a remarkable initiative to revive and preserve the 2000-year-old technique of shipbuilding known as the ‘stitched shipbuilding method’, the Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). […]

FTA negotiations to leverage competition & integrate India with world

July 18, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

India is now a part of resilient supply chains amongst trusted partners due to the efforts of the industry. The focus of FTA negotiations is to leverage competitive advantages and to integrate India with the world economy. […]

Ayush Health Services inauguration at Goa

July 15, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ayush health services and research facility fulfills Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi vision of promoting Traditional medicine – Union Ayush Minister […]

MoD & FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millet

July 13, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the use of millet and healthy eating practices among the Armed Forces and ensure the availability of safe & nutritious food was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi on July 13, 2023. […]

General

8.4% Growth in Coal Production Touches 223M Tons in 23-24

July 4, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ministry of Coal has achieved a substantial surge in overall coal production with a growth of 8.40% in Q1 of FY 2023-24. […]

PM congratulates athletes for their performance in Berlin

June 29, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals. […]

Mines Ministry to Unveil “List of Critical Minerals for India”

June 28, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Mines, is all set to unveil for the first time “the list of Critical Minerals for India” to ensure reduced import dependencies, enhance supply chain resilience and support the country’s net zero objectives. […]

Funding of Commercial Coal Mines in India

June 27, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

As part of its commitment to assisting India in meeting its energy demands and actively pursuing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat […]

Ministry of Agriculture signs an MOU with Pixxel Space India

June 27, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare signed an MOU with Pixxel Space India Pvt. Limited today in the presence of the Shri Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, DA&FW, Pramod Kumar Meherda, Additional Secretary, DA&FW and other senior officers of the Ministry at New Delhi. […]

NTPC recognized as Team Marksmen’s “Most Preferred Workplace of 23-24”

June 24, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

NTPC Ltd., the country’s largest power generator, has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Most Preferred Workplace of 2023-24” by Team Marksmen. […]

PM Modi appreciates song by Falu on benefits of millets

June 17, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that there is an abundance of health and well-being in Shree Ann or millets. […]

PM addresses G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meet

June 16, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meet via video message today. […]

3rd meeting of the G20 DEWG concludes at Pune

June 15, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Global DPI Exhibition – Delegates from the Summit & G20 DEWG, Professionals, Youth and Senior Citizens of Pune visited and got the first-hand experience of DPIs and Digital India Journey […]

Economy

India’s seafood exports touch an all-time high in FY 22-23

June 15, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

India achieved all-time high export of seafood both in terms of volume and value (both US$ and Rupee) by shipping 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth Rs. 63,969.14 crores (US$ 8.09 billion) during FY 2022-23 […]

ICAR signs an MOU with Amazon Kisan to Empower Farmers

June 10, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi signed a MoU with Amazon Kisan to combine strengths and create synergy between the two organizations for guiding the farmers on scientific cultivation of different crops for optimum yield and income. […]

Support for winners and finalists of National Startup Awards

June 3, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The handholding support for winners and finalists of the National Startup Awards 2022 was launched by the Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on 02.05.2023 […]

Govt. convenes 2nd meeting with leading Oil Producers

June 3, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

In order to sustain the decreasing trend in the domestic prices, Secretary, of the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Shri Sanjeev Chopra convened a 2nd meeting today in New Delhi […]

PM Modi to flag off Goa’s first Vande Bharat Express

June 3, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Vande Bharat will cover journey between Mumbai and Goa in approximately seven and half hours; saving about one hour of journey time as compared to the current fastest train in the route […]

Coal Production Goes up to 76.26 M Tonne in May 2023

June 2, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Jun 02: The Ministry of Coal has achieved a remarkable feat with a substantial surge in overall coal production during […]

Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 39/2023

June 2, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a result of this determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 2nd June 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]

Monthly Review of Accounts of Government of India for April 2023

June 1, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India for the month of April 2023 has been consolidated and reports published […]

PM conveys best wishes on Goa Statehood Day

May 30, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Goa Statehood Day. […]

India Army celebrates 75th international day of UN Peacekeepers

May 30, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Indian Army commemorated the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers, today, by paying homage to the fallen comrades by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial […]

NHIDCL signs MoU with IIT Guwahati

May 26, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and IIT Guwahati through a Video Conferencing session on May 25, 2023. […]

NITI Aayog to hold 8th Governing Council Meeting

May 26, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

NITI Aayog will be organising its 8th Governing Council Meeting on the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India’ on May 27, 2023, at the new Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. […]

IFS conducts Infrastructure Outreach Workshop in partnership

May 26, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, conducted the infrastructure outreach workshop at Bhopal on 24th and 25th May 2023. […]

Mineral Production Increased by 6.8 % in March

May 19, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for the month of March 2023 (Base: 2011-12=100) at 154.2, is 6.8% higher as compared to the level in the month of March 2022. […]

Coal Ministry Invites Proposals for R&D in Coal Sector

May 13, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ministry of Coal invites research proposals from Academic Institutions and Research Organizations. Thrust Areas for Research & Development in the coal sector include the following: – […]

MoHUA and MoR signed MoU with JICA for Project SMART

May 9, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Railways jointly signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for ‘Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail’ (Project-SMART) […]

Milestone in S&T cooperation between India and Israel

May 4, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

India-Israel Friendship – Beginning of a New Era of Industrial Research and Development Cooperation, Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) […]

Foreign Relations

UPAJ festival alongside G20 Startup20 summit

May 4, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

On the occasion of World IP Day, Dr Chintan Vaishnav, Chair Startup20, G20 along with Ms Durga Jasraj founder of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation launched the “UPAJ: A Festival of Innovations in Arts” on Tuesday, April 26th April 2023 in NITI Aayog […]

MoA&FW and NAFED launch Millets Experience Centre (MEC)

April 29, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, along with Shri Rajbir Singh, Managing Director, NAFED, commemorated the launch of the first of its kind ‘Millets Experience Centre (MEC)’ at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi today. […]

IREDA reports an all-time high PAT of Rs. 865 Cr. FY 22-23

April 26, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), the largest Renewable Energy funding company in the country, has reported an all-time high annual Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 865 crores and Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 1,139 crores in the financial year 2022-23. […]

Smt.Droupadi Murmu to attend NDRI convocation

April 25, 2023 India Ties Comments Off

The President Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the 19th convocation ceremony of the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal in its centenary year. Governor of Haryana, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya […]