Foreign Relations
PM Modi calls on SA President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa. […]
Year: 2021
Foreign Relations
India-Saudi Arabia Agreement for Strategic Partnership Council Meeting Held
The inaugural Senior Official Meeting (SOM) of the Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation (PSSC) under the aegis of the India-Saudi Arabia Agreement for Strategic Partnership Council was held virtually […]
Markets
Market Analysis & Forecast for 4th February
Get the Market Analysis for 3rd February and probable Forecast for 4th February 2021. The analysis is provided for both Nifty Options and Stock Performance […]
General
Preparations for Olympics is on in full swing: Shri KirenRijiju
No shortage of funds and preparations for Olympics is on in full swing: Shri KirenRijiju; SAI allocated Rs 660.41 crore in the budget of 2021-22, a 32.08 percent rise in allocated budget as compared to the Budget Estimate of 2020-21 […]
Technology
NCRB Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 launched
2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Inaugurated; Mobile App:- “Locate Nearest Police Station” Launched […]
General
India to host Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave
India will host Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave as part of AeroIndia 2021 to discuss Enhanced Peace, Security and Cooperation in the Indian Ocean […]
General
Aero-India 2021 gets off to a flying start
Aero India to showcase India’s growing defence capabilities, says Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh; Spectators treated to awe inspiring acrobatics; Delegates from more than 55 countries & over 540 exhibitors in attendance […]
Business
MCA revises threshold for paid up capital and turnover for Small Companies
Companies Act, 2013 for Small Companies has now been revised by increasing their thresholds for Paid up capital from “not exceeding Rs 50 lakh” to “not exceeding Rs 2 crore” & Turnover from “not exceeding Rs 2 crore” to “not exceeding Rs 20 crore” […]
General
MCA initiates process of De-criminalisation of compoundable offences
MCA initiates process of De-criminalisation of compoundable offences under Limited Liability Act, 2008 as informed in Union Budget 2021 […]
World
APEDA organizes Committee Meeting for Floriculture, Seeds and Cereals
The 1st Product Committee meeting for Floriculture, Seeds and Cereals was held on 3rd February 2021 Chaired by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairman, APEDA […]
Business
WTO carries out India Trade Policy Review (TPR)
India’s Trade Policy Review (TPR) has been carried out by the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the Trade Policy Review Mechanism after US and EU flag concerns […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Spices Board organizes a virtual meet for the turmeric
With the approaching harvest season of the golden spice, turmeric, Spices Board conducted a virtual Buyer Seller Meet(BSM) to strengthen market linkages and promoting exports […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) to get access to Agri Infra Fund
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMCs) will become eligible beneficiaries to utilize the 1 lakh crore financing facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to enhance infrastructure at regulated markets / Mandis […]
General
Lithium deposits in Mandya district of Karnataka
The Government today said that preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) in the pegmatites of Marlagalla – Allapatna area, Mandya district, Karnataka. […]
General
Radio City Presents A Inspire Music Concert By Hitha
Radio City Presents A Inspire Music Concert By Hitha An American Indian Teen Pop Singer And FemMae Pride Of India […]
Foreign Relations
Ayush signs Research Collaborations with 25 Foreign Countries
Ayush ministry has singed MoUs with 25 countries for cooperation, 23 universities for collaborative research and 13 institutes/univ for setting up centers. […]
Business
India’s merchandise exports in January 2021 increased by 5.4
India’s merchandise exports in January 2021 were USD 27.24 billion as compared to USD 25.85 billion in January 2020, an increase of 5.37%. Where as India’s merchandise imports in January 2021 were USD 41.99 billion as compared to USD 41.15 billion in January 2020, an increment of 2.05%. […]
General
Curtain Raiser Aero India 2021 held today at bengaluru
The Curtain Raiser Press Conference was chaired by Raksha Mantri for Asia’s premier air show Aero India 2021 was held on 2nd February in bengaluru […]
Markets
PFC issues USD 500 million Senior Unsecured USD Bonds for more than 10 years
Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) successfully raised USD 500 million through the issuance of USD denominated Bonds under ‘Reg S route’ with a fixed maturity of 16.05.2031. […]
Business
DGFT organizes Webinar on Export Controls
MEA/DGFT, in cooperation with the Indian Chamber of Commerce, organised a Webinar on Export Controls for industries operating in special materials, materials processing, equipment and engineering sectors […]
Foreign Relations
Sangeeta Bahadur appointed as High Commissioner of India to Malta
Ms. Sangeeta Bahadur, currently serving as the ambassador of India to Belarus has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Malta […]
Foreign Relations
Raghu Gururaj appointed as Ambassador of India to Sao Tome and Principe
Shri Raghu Gururaj currently the Consul General of India to Medan, Indonesia has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe […]
Markets
Impact of Budget 2021on an Investor
Today Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman unvield the Union Budget 2021. The outcome of the budget had a strong impact on the Share market. All markets showed positive growth […]
General
Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy to be declared within 15 days: Nitin Gadkari
Details of Voluntary Scrappage Policy to be declared within 15 days; Scrappage Policy will lead to new investment of Rs. 10,000 crores, and create 50,000 jobs; Minister welcomes increased outlay for National Highways […]
Technology
Experts discussed indigenization of technology, patent and IP rules for grassroots innovators
Eminent Scientists thought leaders, academicians, and industry experts of Central India highlighted the need for indigenization of technology, focus on traditional medicine system like AYUSH, the role of states in reaching out on rural issues […]
Technology
Science diplomats & representatives of foreign missions in India discuss shaping of STIP
Science attaches, science diplomats and representatives of foreign missions in India from about 20 countries discussed best practices for shaping India’s upcoming science policy at the round table discussion organized for consultation on the draft Science Technology and Innovation Policy recently. […]
Technology
CSIR-CMERI Demonstrates three Variants of advanced indigenous design and featured Mob Control Vehicle prototypes
CSIR-CMERI Demonstrates three Variants of advanced indigenous design and featured Mob Control Vehicle prototypes; Operational units are height adjustable front shovel, retractable protective front shield, all round irritant spray system, foam spray system and tear smoke munitions system; Other capabilities are cabin pressurization system, retractable multi-barrel tear gas launcher with appropriate electronic vision systems, wide-angle surveillance, multi-channel video transmission system, GPS tracker, and GPS navigator […]
General
Govt. announces launch of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme to make Indian textile industry globally competitive
The Government has proposed a scheme of Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investments, boost employment generation and exports. […]
Foreign Relations
PM speaks to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel on the telephone today. […]
Foreign Relations
Union Education Minister addresses the inaugural ceremony of the ASEAN India Hackathon
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ today addressed the inaugural ceremony of the ASEAN India Hackathon. […]
Finance
Budget carries a vision of Aatamnirbharta and inclusion of every citizen
Budget carries a vision of Aatamnirbharta and inclusion of every citizen; The Budget will bring positive changes for individuals, investors, industry and infrastructure sector;
Villages and our farmers are at the heart of this Budget; PM says that the Budget showcases India’s self-belief […]
Finance
The Report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC)’s ToR was unique and wide-ranging in many ways. The Commission was asked to recommend performance incentives for States in many areas like the power sector, adoption of DBT, solid waste management, etc. […]
Finance
Capital outlay increased by nearly 19 percent giving defense modernization
BUDGET 2021-22; Capital outlay increased by nearly 19 percent giving defense modernization historic push; Raksha Mantri thanks Prime Minister & Finance Minister for increasing defense budget to 4.78 lakh crore […]
Finance
Summary of the Budget 2021-22
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament today, which is the first budget of this new decade and also a digital one in the backdrop of the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. […]
Finance
Key Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22
Presenting the first-ever digital Union Budget, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India’s fight against COVID-19 continues into 2021 and that this moment in history […]
Foreign Relations
India-Qatar hold Foreign Office Consultations
The fourth Foreign Office Consultations between India and Qatar were held between Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Secretary (CPV & OIA), MEA and Dr. Ahmad Hassan Al-Hamadi, Secretary General, MFA Qatar […]
Finance
GST collection for Jan 2021 hits close to ₹1.2 lakhCr
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of January 2021till 6PM on 31.01.2021 is ₹ 1,19,847 crore of which CGST is ₹ 21,923 crore, SGST is ₹ 29,014 crore, IGST is ₹ 60,288 crore […]
Agriculture & Commodities
ISEPC conducts biggest virtual Silk fair
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurates 8th India International Silk Fair on Virtual Portal from 31st January to 4th February […]
Foreign Relations
Govt strongly condemns vandalization of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Davis, California, USA
On 28 January 2021, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Central Park in the City of Davis, California was vandalized by unknown persons. The statue was a gift to the City of Davis by the Government of India in 2016. […]
Politics
PM addresses All-Party Meeting on Budget Session of Parliament
PM addresses All-Party Meeting on Budget Session of Parliament; Govt’s stand on farm laws is the same as it was on 22nd January, and the proposal was given by the Agriculture Minister still stands; PM reaffirms the importance of smooth functioning of Parliament […]
Foreign Relations
Jitendra Singh says, PM’s vision of “Act East” imparting a new approach in our relations with neighboring countries
Union Minister oDr. Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the vision of “Act East” thus imparting a new push to our approach and focus to our relations with neighbouring countries through “Act East” policy. […]
Technology
KOO AND REPUBLIC TV TIE UP TO PROMOTE ‘AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT’ INITIATIVE
India’s largest micro-blogging platform ‘Koo’ announces its tie up with Republic TV to further reach and encourage Indian audiences to express their thoughts and opinions on everyday trending news […]
Foreign Relations
Sanjay Rana appointed as Ambassador of India to Bulgaria
Shri Sanjay Rana currently serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Bulgaria […]
Foreign Relations
Ankan Banerjee appointed as High Commissioner of India to Mozambique
Ankan Banerjee, currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India, Paris has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Mozambique […]
Foreign Relations
EAM Jaishankar congratulates U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on appointment
Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister had a telephone conversation today with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. EAM warmly congratulated Secretary Blinken on his appointment and wished him success in his new responsibilities. […]
Finance
Key Highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2020-21 in the Parliament today. The key highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21, which is dedicated to the COVID Warriors. […]
Foreign Relations
CCI approves the acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers by Indorama India Private Limited.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of Indo Gulf Fertilisers by Indorama India Private Limited (IIPL) under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002, today. […]
Education
World Bank and DEA sign Agreement for financial support to STARS project
Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and World Bank along with Ministry of Education. […]
Finance
India looks forward for a V-Shaped Economic Recovery
A palpable V-shaped recovery in industrial production was observed over the year. Manufacturing rebounded and industrial value started to normalize; FM […]
General
KVIC Distributes Charkha, Looms, Garment Machines to 2250 Artisans in WB
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) rolled out a massive employment drive benefitting 2250 artisan families in the Malda district of West Bengal on Friday. […]