General
DRDO successfully test fires Enhanced Pinaka Rocket
DRDO successfully test-fires Enhanced Pinaka and Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rockets […]
Year: 2021
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 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India expands its cereals exports
Overall exports of cereals have seen a sharp spike in 2020-21; APEDA in collaboration with stakeholders have been exploring new opportunities through ensuring market access, adherence to products qualities and phytosanitary measures for cereal products. […]
Education
NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science launched
Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre launched NIOS Diploma course in Yogic Science on the occasion of International Day of Yoga […]
Health Care
Yoga remains ray of hope in Covid-hit world: PM Modi
He said Yoga has proved a source strength and poise for people during this difficult time. He pointed out that it was easy for countries to forget Yoga Day during the pandemic as it is not intrinsic to their culture but, instead, enthusiasm for Yoga has increased globally […]
Foreign Relations
Ashok Kumar appointed as High Commissioner of India to Zambia
Shri Ashok Kumar currently serving as the ambassador of india to Djibouti has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Zambia […]
Technology
India responds to Human Rights Council on the new IT Rules
Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva has responded the concerns raised by Special Procedures Branch of the Human Rights Council regarding India’s Information Technology […]
Business
Gadkari pushes for Indian Option of Imported Products
The Sentiment behind Aatmanirbhar Bharat is to increase our exports and find Indian option for imports: Gadkari […]
Technology
Carbon coating to double battery life
Researchers have developed a non-expensive way to coat carbon on lithium metal oxide electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The life of the lithium-ion cells prepared using these electrode materials is expected to be doubled due to protective carbon coating. […]
General
Ministry of Tourism invites feedback on the draft National Strategy and Roadmap
Ministry of Tourism invites feedback/suggestions on the draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical & Wellness Tourism, Development of Rural Tourism and MICE Industry in India […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force Exercise begins
India along with Spain, Italy and France begin the maiden Indian – European Union (EUNAVFOR) Naval Exercise in Gulf Of Aden […]
General
Indian Certification of Medical Devices Plus Scheme released
Quality Council of India (QCI) launches Indian Certification of Medical Devices (ICMED) Plus Scheme; An end to end quality assurance scheme for the medical devices sector in India […]
Foreign Relations
India and Bhutan sign MoU on Environment Cooperation
India and Bhutan today inked an MoU for developing cooperation between two countries in the area of environment. The MoU was signed by Minister of Environment, Prakash Javadekar and MFA Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji. […]
Finance
Forex Rates w.e.f. 18th Jun 2021
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined that the rate of exchange with effect from 18th June, 2021for the purpose of imported and export goods. […]
Business
Udyog Aadhar & EMII to be valid until 31 Dec 2021
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Extends Validity of Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from 31st March, 2021 to 31st December, 2021 […]
Foreign Relations
MoS MEA interacts with MFA Singapore
Virtual interaction between Minister of State for External Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Singapore […]
Foreign Relations
India-Botswana Virtual Summit
Virtual interaction between Minister of State for External Affairs & Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Botswana was held today on Trade and bilateral cooperation […]
Technology
PM delivers Keynote address at the 5th edition of VivaTech
PM delivers Keynote address at the 5th edition of VivaTech; Stresses the need for insulating our planet against the next pandemic; Invite the world to invest in India […]
General
Deep Ocean Mission now a reality in India
The Cabinet Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Deep Ocean Mission plan to explore deep ocean for resources and develop deep sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Karnataka setup 3 CoE for Indo-Israel Agriculture project
3 Centers of Excellence established in Karnataka under Indo-Israel Agriculture project; Israeli Agro-Technology will be tailored to local conditions […]
Technology
Smart Enforcement App for Trucks to reduce compliance Logistics costs
Smart Enforcement App for Trucks to reduce compliance Logistics costs; IT based solution to make enforcement mechanism technology driven; App to have wide ranging economic benefits for the state also […]
Business
Instantaneous loans for GeM Sellers at GeM SAHAY app
GeM providing increasing market access to seller groups like MSEs, Women SHGs and Startups to reinforce the Make in India Initiative; GeM has now over 6,90,000 MSE sellers and service providers onboard; […]
Agriculture & Commodities
GI certified Jalgaon banana exported to Dubai
GI certified Jalgaon banana exported to Dubai; India exported 1.91 lakh tonne banana worth Rs 619 crore during 2020-21 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Hallmarking of Gold made Mandatory in 256 districts from today
Hallmark will include six-digit code along with BIS Mark & Purity and delivery voucher to be issued to Jeweller for utmost transparency; Jewellers can continue to buy back old gold jewellery without hallmark from consumer […]