Finance
Government rolls out facility of filing of NIL GST Return through SMS
In a significant move towards taxpayer facilitation, the Government has today onwards allowed filing of NIL GST monthly return in FORM GSTR-3B through SMS. […]
Month: June 2020
Finance
COVID Emergency Credit Facility covers all companies and not just MSMEs
The Finance minister suggested the industry to submit their recommendations related to the ministry of corporate affairs or SEBI deadlines so that necessary steps could be taken related to COVID Emergency Credit Facility […]
Foreign Relations
Evacuation of Indians from Iran Begins
Indian Naval Ship Shardul will evacuate Indian citizens on 08 June 2020 from the port of Bandar Abbas, Islamic Republic of Iran, to Porbandar, Gujarat. […]
General
Indian Air Force Inducts Indigenous Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation
The Indian Air Force has designed, developed, and inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT). This pod will be utilized for evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases including COVID-19 from high altitude areas, isolated and remote places. […]
Corona Virus
NIPER and HAL sign to manufacture Industrial Grade Faceshields
NIPER-Guwahati signed MoU with the HAL Pimpri, Pune for large scale industrial-grade manufacturing and commercialization of their 3D printed antimicrobial face-shields […]
Foreign Relations
India to re-build 56 Higher Secondary Schools in Nepal
India to re-build 56 Higher Secondary Schools in Nepal with the help of the Central Building Research Institute […]
Foreign Relations
ICCR’s International Art Competition receives 8000 submissions
The International Painting Competition launched by ICCR during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic has elicited an overwhelming response. 8000 submissions and 210 selected. […]
Foreign Relations
Ms. Monika Kapil Mohta appointed as next Ambassador to Switzerland
HE Monika Kapil Mohta has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Switzerland, The Holy See & Liechtenstein […]
Foreign Relations
Commanders of India-China meet to resolve differences
In recent weeks, India and China have maintained communications through established diplomatic and military channels to address the situation in areas along the India-China border […]
Technology
New Process found to synthesize crystalline rubrene used in E-Skin
Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, have found a new process for synthesizing crystalline rubrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-based thin film which can be useful for the development of optoelectronic devices and also for preparation of Electronic Skin (E-Skin). […]
Technology
New Technology for Transparent Screens by CeNS
In recent years, the demand of transparent conducting glasses (TCG) with high light transparency has tremendously increased due to its wide range of applications in optoelectronic devices such as smart windows, solar cells, touch screen/ touch sensors, and so on. […]
General
With 1610 Cr allotment for Jal Jeevan Mission, West Bengal has a total of 2757 Crores
The Annual Action Plan (AAP) is very important for timely implementation to achieve the goals of the mission, for which very intensive exercise was carried out in the Ministry in last couple of months and all the States have presented their annual action plan for JJM. West Bengal is yet to present its AAP before the National Committee of the Ministry of Jal Shakti. […]
General
Punjab has the availability of Rs. 619 Crore Central fund for Jal Jeevan Mission
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has complimented the Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh for taking steps to provide tap connections to all rural households by March, 2020. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Coal India opens 3 new coal mines
Coal India Subsidiary Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) opened 3 new coal mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh today having a combined annual production capacity of 2.9 million tonnes (MT). […]
Business
RCF does 100cr Sales in just 2 months
Despite the current COVID19 situation Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd- RCF a PSU Under the Department of Fertilizers government of India has been successful in keeping its operations running and has crossed Rs. 100 Crores in sales of its Industrial Products in the first two months of the current Financial year 2020-21. […]
General
President passes ordinances to boost Rural India and agriculture
President promulgates two Ordinances with the aim of giving a boost to rural India and agriculture
Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar stresses upon the need for growth of agriculture sector in the new reformed environment […]
Business
MoD talks to OFB employees on corporatisation of OFB
MoD initiates dialogue with OFB employees’ associations on corporatisation of OFB […]
Business
North East to Emerge as New Business Destination of India: Dr Jitendra Singh
North East to Emerge as New Business Destination of India: Dr Jitendra Singh
Dr. Singh inagurates e-Symposium 2020 organised by IIM Shillong and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Policy Research & Analysis […]
Foreign Relations
Modi calls President of Rwanda assures medical support to fight Covid19
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. […]
Technology
CeNS develops low-cost catalyst for hydrogen generation from water
CeNS develops low-cost catalyst for hydrogen generation from water
Hydrogen is considered as the future of clean and sustainable energy
It can be generated from water and produces water on energy generation without any carbon footprint […]
Technology
ARCI develops new environment friendly way to shape ceramics
ARCI develops new environment friendly way to shape ceramics through 3D printing with Methyl Cellulose
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Corona Virus
India – Australia bilateral collaboration in science for COVID19 initiated
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison MP, jointly announced a Special COVID-19 Collaboration in 2020 during an India-Australia Leaders’ Virtual Summit on 04 June 2020. […]
General
Indian Railways to provide world-class facilities to its passengers
In order to provide clean environment and smooth travel experience to its passengers, Indian railways has taken various other steps under Swachh Bharat, Swachh Railways initiative
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Corona Virus
Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19 launched by HRD Minister
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh PokhriyalNishankdigitaly launched the information booklet titled “Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19” to raise awareness of students and teachers on staying safe online, today in New Delhi. […]
General
Effective Waste Management required to save Biodiversity
In commemoration of World Environment Day 2020, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched a series of advisories at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi. […]
General
200 Urban Forests across the country in the next five years
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the government today announced implementation of the Nagar van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in next five years with a renewed focus on people’s participation and collaboration between Forest Department, Municipal bodies, NGOs, Corporates and local citizens. […]
Health Care
This International Yoga Day celebrate Digitally
In the light of the prevailing health emergency in the country due to COVID-19, this year’s International Yoga Day is set to go digital internationally. […]
Politics
This World Environment Day, PM pledges to preserve biodiversity
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in a tweet said, “On #World Environment Day, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet’s rich biodiversity. […]
Foreign Relations
Brochure released towards Campaign in UNSC elected seat
As a single endorsed candidate of the Asia-Pacific Group, India’s candidature is very likely to succeed. In this case, this would be India’s eighth term on the UN Security Council; this two-year tenure will start in January 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
China and India review Bilateral Relations and Current Developments
Shri Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) and Mr Wu Jianghao, Director General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting through video conference […]
World
Saudi Arabia pledges of $500 million to support Yemen
Saudi Arabia pledge $500 million to support the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan for 2020 and the Covid-19 response plans in Yemen. The pledge includes $300 million to United Nations agencies and $200 million to KSrelief […]
Foreign Relations
Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next Amb of India to Romania
Shri Rahul Shrivastava has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Romania […]
Business
Gadkari mulls on FDI in NBFCs to strengthen MSMEs
Addressing the representatives of Council of Leather Export, the Minister mentioned that the proposal for establishing leather cluster nearby to Agra Ring Road may be submitted. […]
Finance
Centre Releases Rs.36,400 Crore as GST Compensation to States
The GST Compensation of Rs.1,15,096 crore for period April-November, 2019 had already been released by the Central Government to the States/ UTs with Legislature. […]
Foreign Relations
176 Indian Citizens from Bahrain & Oman Complete Quarantine at Kochi
176 Indians from Bahrain and Oman completed their mandated Quarantine period at Naval Base Kochi today. The residents of the Southern Naval Command COVID Care Centre (CCC) for the past two weeks would now travel back to various parts of the country. […]
Business
Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Merger approved
Jun 04: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves proposed merger between Peugeot S.A and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The […]
Agriculture & Commodities
DFPD refutes news regarding the distribution of food grains & pulses
The Department has pointed out the lifting and distribution of 120 LMT of foodgrains is ongoing. The FCI and agencies have maintained the supply chain very efficiently even during complete lockdown. […]
General
Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum goes paperless
The enhanced portal offers online filing of applications for IEM – Part A, Part B and also for Amendments.All applications shall be processed in paperless mode and Acknowledgment Certificates with QR Code shall be issued electronically. […]
Corona Virus
India pledges 15 Million US Dollars to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was addressing the virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which over 50 countries – business leaders, UN agencies, civil society, government ministers, Heads of State and country leaders participated. […]
General
Indian Navy increases Green Footprint to its Blue Water Operations
A responsible multi-dimensional force, the Indian Navy has embarked on reducing its environmental footprint through energy conservation, minimising marine pollution and use of alternative sources of energy. […]
Corona Virus
NCVTC to develop of host-directed antivirals for COVID 19
The molecules are known to inhibit cellular kinases, phosphatases, and epigenetic regulators such as histone methyl transferase, histone deacetylase, and DNA methyl transferase. […]
General
Tamil Nadu lagging behind in the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission: Shekhawat
Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in his letter to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has sought intervention to ensure expeditious implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the State. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India invited to take part in the 8th OPEC International Seminar at Vienna
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds Talk with OPEC Secretary General, Calls for Responsible Steps to Achieve Global Energy Stability […]
General
HRD and Housing & Urban Affairs Ministry jointly launch the TULIP program
Union HRD Minister and MoS Housing & Urban Affairs jointly launch TULIP, an Internship Program with ULBs across the country, in New Delhi today […]
General
World Environment Day with focus on Urban Forest celebrated Virtually
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5th June every year. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change celebrates WED focusing on the theme declared by UNEP and organizes several events. This year’s theme is ‘Biodiversity’. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi addresses at the India-Australia Virtual Summit
PM Modi addresses at the India-Australia Virtual Summit in the presence of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison […]
Technology
CSIR-CMERI develop new indigenous ventilator
Researchers at Durgapur-based Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) have indigenously developed a ventilator amid rising cases of COVID-19 […]
General
Puducherry plans to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2021
Annual Action Plan of Puducherry for Financial Year 2020-21 was approved by National Jal Jeevan Mission, Govt of India. The Union Territory plans to provide household tap connections to remaining households in 2020-21 […]
Foreign Relations
President Kovind receives call from President of Georgia
PRESIDENT OF INDIA RECEIVES TELEPHONE CALL FROM PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA […]
Business
EPFO updates KYC for 52.62 lakh subscribers
To extend the availability and reach of online services, which have become crucial in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO updated Know your Customer (KYC) data for its 52.62 lakh subscribers in the month of April and May 2020. […]