Business
India sees a trade surplus of 14.2 B in International trade for Apr-Aug 2020
India sees a trade surplus of 14.2 B in International trade for Apr-Aug 2020 while exports being $182.13B and imports being $167.94B […]
Month: September 2020
Agriculture & Commodities
New Tariff Rates for Commodity imports
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs hereby makes the following amendments towards the tariff rates for import of commodities […]
Technology
3 Bi-nation centres to be opened by DST
Presently the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India is having three binational Centres under inter-governmental agreements with France, Germany and USA […]
Education
New Overseas Scholarships Schemes for SCs, OBCs, EBCs and Weaker Sections
Government of India has been implementing following two schemes for Overseas studies for the benefit of SCs, OBCs, EBCs and Weaker Sections […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 15th September
Get the Market Analysis for 14th September and probable Forecast for 15th September 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Business
Steel Clusters for Atmanirbhar india
The Ministry of Steel has prepared a draft framework policy for development of steel clusters in the country […]
General
94 athletes included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme
In order to improve India’s performance at Olympics and Paralympics, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports started the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) to 94 Athlets […]
General
Tourism Ministry promoting the rich heritage and culture of the country under Dekho Apna Desh initiative
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Dekho Apna Desh (DAD) initiative in January 2020 with the objective of creating awareness among the citizens about the rich heritage and culture of the country […]
Technology
Digital Skills crucial in Covid times
Digital Skills are crucial in the post Covid era to ensure skilling for the youth and also to address the requirements of Industry 4.0 […]
Education
NSDC signs MOUs with 8 countries for vocational education and training.
The National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with 8 countries viz, Japan, UAE, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Russia, Finland and Morocco for cooperation in the field of vocational education and training. […]
Business
MSME Ministry writes to Corporates to clear MSME dues on priority
Union Ministry of MSMEs has urged upon the private sector enterprises of the country to take measures for release of payment of MSME dues on priority. […]
Business
Various Steps taken for Revival of MSME Sector due to COVID-19 Pandemic : Shri Gadkari
The Ministry of MSME implements various schemes and programmes for growth and development of MSME Sector in the country: Gadkari […]
Business
Amendments made to Income Tax Act to promote growth & employment
MOS Anurag thakur says that the Government announced several measures to promote growth, investment and create new employment opportunities through the amendments in the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Finance Act […]
Foreign Relations
Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K
There have been 3186 incidents of Ceasefire Violations along Line of Control in Jammu region in this year (from 01 January to 07 September, 2020) says defence minister Rajnath singh […]
Business
MCA gives relaxation to companies to combat covid
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken steps to provide several incentives/ relaxation/concession during Lockdown period so as to reduce the burden of companies/LLPs during COVID-19. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha today […]
Business
878 Companies have violated provisions of Company Law
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has information of the companies which have violated the provisions of Company Law and said Inquiry ordered under u/s 206 (4) on 878 companies […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Three bills aimed at transforming agriculture introduced in Loksabha
Three bills aimed at transformation of agriculture in the country and raising farmers’ incomewere introduced in Lok Sabha today to replace ordinances promulgated on 5th June 2020 […]
Corona Virus
AYUSH practices inducted into the Management Protocol for COVID – 19 recovered patients
MoHFW provides an integrated holistic approach for patients of COVID to care at home and is not meant to be used as preventive/curative therapy […]
Politics
Monsoon Session of Parliament begins amidst unprecedented precautionary measures
Amidst unprecedented safety measures in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited monsoon session of the Parliament began today […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 14th September
Get the Market Analysis for 11 September and probable Forecast for 14th September 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
General
Electricity is the Future of India: R.K. Singh
Electricity is the Future of India; Plan to Leverage Electricity for Cooking in Big Way to Help Poor: Power Minister Shri R.K. Singh
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Finance
Finance benefits under Atmanribhar Bharat Package so far…
Implementation of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package pertaining to Ministries of Finance & Corporate Affairs -Progress So Far
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Agriculture & Commodities
India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023: Gowda
India will be self-reliant in the production of fertilizers by 2023; New Fertilizer units being set up with an investment of 40,000 crore rupees; Shri Gowda Asks farmers to use Urea judiciously to sustain soil health […]
Education
School Children should be encouraged to Innovate: DST
Encouraging school children to innovate is broadening the base of the innovation pyramid
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Agriculture & Commodities
Jalshakti Minister tals on Universal brotherhood & Collective wisdom at G20 meet
A virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture and Water Ministers held today was attended by G-20 Member countries and special invitees. […]
Technology
Govt to tap into KG Basin for Methane fuel
Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin, an excellent source of fuel methane; Methane hydrate deposits in this basin are a rich source that will ensure adequate supplies of methane, a natural gas […]
Foreign Relations
India participates in the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting
MEA MOS Shri V. Muraleedharan participated in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held virtually on 12 September 2020 under the Chairmanship of Vietnam. […]
Foreign Relations
India’s participates in the Intra-Afghan negotiations between various factions negotiations
External Affairs Minister (EAM) participated in the inaugural session of the intra-Afghan negotiations between various factions held in Doha on 12 September 2020 via VTC […]
Foreign Relations
ASEAN-India meet on Plan of Action 2021-2025
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand H.E. Don Pramudwinai […]
Agriculture & Commodities
IPFT develops new Disinfectant Sprays to decontaminate vegetables and fruits
IPFT develops new “Disinfectant Sprays” to prevent microbial infections and to decontaminate vegetables and fruits
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Foreign Relations
Shri Raveesh Kumar has been concurrently accredited as ambassador to Estonia
Shri Raveesh Kumar has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Estonia
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General
MoRTH plans to construct over 50,000 KMs of Highways
MoRTH plans to construct over 50,000 KMs of Highways; Secretary RTH addresses investors meet on InvIT; assure them of careful selection of its asset base to yield attractive returns; […]
Foreign Relations
Customs seizes smuggled textiles worth Rs 3.3 crore on a fishing trawler to Bangladesh
Customs seizes smuggled textiles worth Rs 3.3 crore on a fishing trawler to Bangladesh
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Foreign Relations
Asia’s Largest Aero show – Aero India 21 website launched for Space Booking and participation
Raksha Mantri launches Aero India 21 website; Space Booking Opens for Asia’s Largest Aeroshow
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Technology
Climate-Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge launched
Hardeep S Puri launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
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Corona Virus
Need to work together on problems resulting from COVID19: Labour Minister at Saudi led G20 Meet
We must continue working together to find solutions for common problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic : Shri Gangwar addressing G-20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meet
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General
Government relaxes existing timeline for submission of Life Certificate
MOS Dr Jitendra Singh said that in a major relief to elderly persons, Government has relaxed the existing timeline for submission of Life Certificate. […]
Education
Vice President calls for imparting value-based education
Vice President calls for imparting value-based education; Says the need for imbibing right values among the youth is even more intense in this information age […]
Education
National Education Policy is going to give a new direction to 21st century India: PM
Prime Minister addresses the Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” under the NEP 2020; says National Education Policy is going to give a new direction to 21st century India […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India sees 1104.54 lakh ha area of sowing under Kariff Crops
India sees 1104.54 lakh ha area of sowing under Kariff Crops; Around 59 lakh ha more sowing area coverage reported under Kharif crops in comparison to last year; Sowing area coverage of oilseeds increased by more than 10% […]
Business
Karnataka tops Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems; Gujarat ranked best performer
Declaration of Results of Ranking of States: 2019, on support to Startup Ecosystems; Karnataka tops Ranking of States on Support to Startup Ecosystems; Gujarat ranked best performer […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 11th September
Get the Market Analysis for 10th September and probable Forecast for 11th September 2020. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
Finance
Expert committee to assist the Government for assessment of relief to bank borrowers
Expert committee to assist the Government for assessment of relief to bank borrowers
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Technology
Prof C R Rao felicitated on his 100th birthday
“It is amazing to see the breadth of work Prof. C.R. Rao has taken on” — Principal Scientific Advisor Professor K. Vijay Raghavan
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General
Abolition of Article 370 has made laws redundant which obstructed the Development of J&K and Ladakh: Naqvi
“Abolition of Article 370 has demolished the “speed breaker” of redundant laws which had obstructed the development process in Jammu-Kashmir and Leh-Laddakh”– Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
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Business
Mandaviya launches SAROD-Ports Dispute Redressal Mechanism for the maritime sector
Mandaviya launches SAROD-Ports, an Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kind of disputes of the maritime sector […]
Foreign Relations
India-Palestine Foreign Office Consultations held on bilateral relations
The 3rd round of bilateral Foreign Office Consultations was held through video conference on 10 September 2020, led by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA) and Dr. Amal Jadou Shakka, Deputy Foreign Minister of the State of Palestine. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Argentina Foreign Office Consultations held on bilateral relations
The 5th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Argentina were held via videoconference. The Indian side was led by Ms. Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East) and Argentina was represented by Mr. Pablo Anselmo Tettamanti, Deputy Foreign Minister […]
General
KPMG to lead consortium for consultancy on corporatization of OFB
MoD appoints KPMG Advisory Services led consortium for consultancy on corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board […]
General
Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force
Rafale aircraft formally inducted into Indian Air Force in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Ms. Florence Parly, Ministere of Armed Forces of France;
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