Foreign Relations
India – Nepal to work on cross-border health issues
Cabinet approves MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal […]
Month: June 2021
Foreign Relations
India & Myanmar to work in the field of Health
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Department of Medical Research (DMR), Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar […]
Foreign Relations
India to support Gambia in governance reforms
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms […]
Finance
Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors approved
Cabinet approves Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Sectors (LGSCAS) and to enhance the corpus of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) […]
Technology
BharathNet to deliver internet to villages
Cabinet approves BharatNet implementation through Public Private Partnership Model in 16 States with optical fibre connectivity to all inhabited villages; Viability gap funding support upto Rs. 19,041 crores approved for implementation of BharatNet under PPP Model in 16 States […]
Technology
Fintech Cohort AIM-iLEAP concludes
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog Wednesday concluded its first fintech cohort of AIM-iLEAP- an initiative to back tech start-ups with much-needed access to industry, markets and investors […]
General
Chief of Airstaff visits Bangladesh
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff was invited by his counterpart Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force to review the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony at Bangladesh Air Force Academy […]
Foreign Relations
INS Talbar makes a port call at Egypt
Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar arrived at Alexandria for two days as part of a goodwill visit. India and Egypt share warm bilateral relations and ships of the Indian Navy have frequently visited Alexandria port. […]
Business
India gets Asia’s longest High Speed Track
India gets Asia’s longest and world’s fifth longest High Speed Track for automobiles; India destined to become an auto manufacturing hub in coming years : Shri Prakash Javadekar […]
Business
Nitin Gadkari calls for creation of Ratings system for MSMEs
Minister for MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari has called for creation of ratings system for MSMEs and Dashboard for effective monitoring of MSME schemes […]
Technology
Licensing to use Spectrum goes online
Department of Telecommunications expands Saral Sanchar Portal; Online licensing for use of Spectrum to conduct Experiments, Demonstrations, etc. now a reality
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Foreign Relations
Rosatom begins construction of Kudankulam NPP Unit 5 in India
Official ceremony was held to the first concrete pouring into the foundation plate of the reactor building for Kudankulam NPP Unit 5 […]
Foreign Relations
ASEAN Regional Forum SOM held
Secretary (East), Smt. Riva Ganguly Das participated in the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting (ARF SOM) virtually, on 29 June 2021. The meeting saw participation of the 27 ARF members. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Burmese Grapes see Dubai market
Vitamin C and Iron rich Burmese grapes aka Leteku finds itself exported to Dubai with the help of APEDA. Many products from North East are finding new and international markets […]
General
DRDO successfully flight tests New Generation Agni P Ballistic Missile
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a New Generation Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha […]
Finance
FM announces 6.28LCr package to support economy
Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman here today announced a slew of measures worth 6.28 lakh crores to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic […]
Foreign Relations
3rd India-Bhutan Development Cooperation talks held
3rd India – Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held virtually between Rahul Chhabra, Sec-ER, MEA and Mr. Kinga Singye, Foreign Sec, Royal Government of Bhutan […]
Foreign Relations
Muraleedharan talks to Zimbabwe MFA on trade & multilateral issues
Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs held a virtual meeting with H.E. Dr. Frederick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe […]
Foreign Relations
MoS MEA does a virtual meeting with Palau VP
Jun 28: The Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan held a virtual interaction with Hon’ble J Uduch […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Dragon fruit exports begins to Dubai
Fibre and mineral rich ‘Dragon Fruit’, also referred as Kamalam, has been exported to Dubai with the help of APEDA […]
Technology
Electricity can be harvested from nanogenerators
Scientists have fabricated a simple, cost-effective, bio-compatible, transparent nanogenerator that can generate electricity from vibrations all around for use in optoelectronics, self-powered devices, and other biomedical applications. […]
World
EAM Jaishankar visits Greece
At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign affairs of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias, the Minister of External Affairs of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, paid an official visit to Greece […]
General
DRDO successfully test fires Enhanced Pinaka Rocket
DRDO successfully test-fires Enhanced Pinaka and Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rockets […]
General
Indian & US Navies with IAF Conclude Excercise in the IOR
The two-day integrated bilateral exercise between Indian and US Forces in the Indian Ocean Region concluded on June 24, 2021. Indian Navy along with Indian Air Force participated with US Navy Carrier Strike Group in the exercise. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Indonesia hold office consultations
The sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held between India and Indonesia between Ms. Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and Mr Abdul Kadir Jailani, Director General, MFA, Indonesia […]
World
PM interacts with participants of Toycathon-2021
The world wants to learn about India’s capabilities, art and culture and society, toys can play a big role in that. Hence we need better standing in Toyoconomy says PM Modi […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA organize virtual buyer seller meet in Algeria
APEDA in collaboration with Indian embassy organize virtual buyer seller meet for boosting agricultural and processed food products exports to Algeria […]
Finance
India signs $32 million loan with World Bank
Government of India signs $32 million loan with World Bank for improving healthcare services in Mizoram […]
General
PM holds a high-level meeting with J&K Leaders
Priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy in J&K; Delimitation has to happen at a quick pace so that polls can happen; […]
General
Prasar Bharati goes paperless with 100% adoption of e-Office
Use of technology has turned the Operations at Prasar Bharati around. It’s no more business as usual, as in less than 2 years, 577 Centers and 22,348 employees of DD, AIR have embraced e-Office operations […]
Foreign Relations
Dharmendra Pradhan flags concerns over crude oil prices
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flags concerns over crude oil prices in high-level consultation meeting with OPEC Secretary General; Minister urges phasing out of production cuts; OPEC estimates India to be the fastest-growing economy in 2021 […]
Technology
ARCI develops cost-effective catalysts for metal-air battery
A new non-precious metal-based bi-functional electrocatalyst (capable of catalyzing two different types of reactions) can decrease cost and increase the efficiency of metal air batteries. […]
Foreign Relations
East Asia Summit Officers Meet held
Secretary (East) Smt. Riva Ganguly Das attended the East Asia Summit Senior Officials’ Meeting (EAS SOM) chaired by Permanent Secretary of Brunei Darussalam H.E. Ms. Emaleen Abdul Rahman Teo and other 18 EAS Officials […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves India – SVG agreement on Tax Collections
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes […]
Finance
India attracts US$ 6.24B FDI in April, 2021
India attracted US$ 6.24 billion total FDI inflow during April, 2021; FDI Inflows are an endorsement of India’s status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors […]
Business
Guidelines for Other Service Providers (OSP) liberalized
Guidelines for Other Service Providers (OSP) further liberalized: announces Telecom Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad; No distinction between Domestic and International OSPs to bring in better synergies among businesses […]
Foreign Relations
Defence Secretary calls for active collaborations to fight COVID-19 at Moscow Conference
Defence Secretary calls for active collaborations to fight COVID-19 at 9th Moscow Conference on International Security; Highlights India as a large eco-system for the pandemic support industry
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Education
G20 Education Ministers reiterate commitment for quality education during the pandemic
G20 Education Ministers reiterate commitment to ensure continuity of quality education during the pandemic; Shri Sanjay Dhotre reaffirms India’s commitment towards eliminating educational inequalities […]
World
Bhutan launches TIWB programme in partnership with India
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan […]
World
NTPC anchors two day BRICS Green Hydrogen Summit
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest energy integrated company under Ministry of Power anchored a two day workshop on Green Hydrogen, the next carrier of energy. […]
Foreign Relations
BRICS nations agree on innovation co-operation
BRICS Nations have unanimously agreed on an innovation co-operation at the 11th BRICS S&T Steering Committee Meeting. The proposal put forward by India would be considered at the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship (STIEP) working group […]
General
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended until Nov 21
Government approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY), from July 2021 up to November, 2021; Around 80 Crore NFSA beneficiaries were allocated additional 5 kg of foodgrains, free of cost for a period of 8 months […]
Business
Single window system for industrial clearances and approvals launch soon
Shri Piyush Goyal chairs the review meeting on Single window system for industrial clearances and approvals; Says the soft launch of the first phase of the National Single window system soon […]
Business
Heineken’s increase in UB stake gets govt nod
CI approves acquisition of additional equity shareholding by Heineken International B.V. of United Breweries Limited […]
Foreign Relations
INDIA & US NAVIES HOLD GROUP PASSAGE EXERCISE
Indian Naval Ships Kochi and Teg along with P8I and MiG 29K aircraft are participating in a Passage Exercise with US Navy Carrier Strike Group Ronald Reagan during its transit through Indian Ocean Region […]
World
Toycathon 2021 grand finale inagurated
Union Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani and MoS for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre jointly inaugurate Toycathon 2021 grand finale; Toycathon 2021 aims to position India at 100 billion USD global toy manufacturing market […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India and Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in Agri & allied sectors
India and Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors; The MoU will prove to be a milestone in further strengthening the multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries: Shri Tomar […]
Foreign Relations
L. Prashant Pise appointed as Ambassador of India to Iraq
Shri L. Prashant Pise currently serving as the Deputy Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq […]
Foreign Relations
R. Chandramouli appointed as Ambassador of India to Djibouti
Shri R. Chandramouli currently serving as the Counsellor at that High Commission of India to the United Republic of Tanzania has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Djibouti […]
Health Care
7th International Day of Yoga observed worldwide with great enthusiasm
The adverse situation created by Covid-19 pandemic failed to dampen the spirit of the Yoga enthusiast as lakhs of women, men and children […]