Business
Khadi Exceeds Turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore in 2021-22
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a height that remains a distant goal for all FMCG companies in India. […]
Month: April 2022
Technology
SEMI and IESA discuss potential for Electronics and Semiconductor Industry in India
Agree to foster collaboration to realize the potential of the semiconductor and microelectronics sector in-country […]
Business
MoD procurement through GeM reaches all-time high of over Rs 15,000Crs
Procurement orders by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) through the Government e-Market (GeM) portal have reached an all-time high of Rs 15,047.98 crore for the Financial Year 2021-22. […]
Business
25 products showcased at GI Pavilion set up by DPIIT
Food products and beverages exhibited by CIPAM & TRIFED; Exhibits promote the GI logo and tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” […]
General
OIL signs MoU with Digboi Forest Division
Oil India Limited signed an MoU with Digboi Forest Division, Assam Forest Department on 29th April 2022 for a project on Carbon Sequestration and Restoration of Degraded Forest Land in Upper Dihing Reserved Forest (west block) under Digboi Forest Division. […]
Business
APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups
Ready-to-Eat millet food products like Upma, Pongal, Khichadi, Noodles, Biryani launched; APEDA displays 33 GI agricultural products from 12 states at the AAHAR food fair […]
Business
Union Power Minister meets Haryana CM
Union Minister of Power and NRE Shri R.K. Singh had a meeting today with Shri Manohar LalKhattar, Chief Minister of Haryana. Shri Krishan Pal, Union Minister of State for Power was also present. […]
Foreign Relations
Transshipment of Medical AID to Sri Lanka-Mission SAGAR IX
With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo on 29 Apr 22 and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. […]
General
Goa Chief Minister calls on the Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. […]
Business
Growth of 8 core industries by 4.3 percent in March 2022
The cumulative growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) from April-March 2021-to 22 was 10.4% (provisional) as compared to the corresponding period of last Financial Year. […]
Technology
Qualcomm and MeitY’s C-DAC partner to support Indian semiconductor startups
The collaboration will support a group of promising semiconductor design startups, as a part of the government and the industry’s ongoing efforts to encourage innovation in the semiconductor space […]
Technology
Six of the seven new defense companies are reported temporary profits
The companies achieve a turnover of more than Rs 8,400 crore; Secure over Rs 3,000 crore worth of domestic contracts & Rs 600 crore in export orders […]
Technology
Smart IoT-based machine for welding ferrous tubes
Researchers have developed smart IoT-based machines for welding ferrous tubes faster than conventional fusion welding or solid-state processes presently used with less consumption of energy. […]
Business
“Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” campaign organized under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying have organized the week-long “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” campaign from 25th to 30th April 2022 in association with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare as a part of the ongoing celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
“Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers welfare through the National Bee Board (NBB) has conducted a National Conclave on “Wild and Forest Honey” with the collaboration of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED)
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Foreign Relations
External Affairs Minister visits Bangladesh
Continuing our frequent high-level exchanges, in the spirit of close fraternal ties between the two countries, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to Bangladesh.
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Business
Use of Plastic Waste in Iron and Steel Industries
Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh has said that the Iron and Steel Industry will play a vital role in making this planet pollution-free. […]
Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No. 36/2022 – Customs (N.T.)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.34/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated 21st April 2022 with effect from 29th April 2022.
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Technology
Industry stake is important for “sustainable” StartUps: Union Minister
The Minister addresses the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, AIM event organized by NITI Aayog titled “Celebrating 75 years of India’s Innovation Journey” in New Delhi
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Foreign Relations
AAI successfully conducts flight trials using GAGAN based LPV approach Procedure
Airports Authority of India (AAI)today successfully conducted a Kishangarh Airport, Rajasthan light trial using GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation)based LPV Approach Procedures. […]
Business
Chenab Valley Power Projects
Cabinet approves construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project through M/s. Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited; Project is expected to generate 1975 million units of electricity […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Mission in Lithuania
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval to the opening of a new Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Meenakashi Lekhi Visit, MOS to Panama, Honduras, and Chile
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, MOS(ML) will be on an official visit to Panama, Honduras, and Chile from 28 April – to 05 May 2022. […]
Technology
NTPC Signs MoU with Energy Vault for Gravity-based Energy Storage Technology
NTPC Limited the largest power generating utility in India, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) (“Energy Vault). […]
Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian chemicals register growth of 106%
India exports chemicals to more than 175 countries; new markets include Turkey, Russia, and North-East Asian Countries; Export growth benefits small and medium exporters […]
Foreign Relations
External Affairs Minister Visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan
External Affairs Minister (EAM), Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bangladesh and Bhutan on 28-30 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s visit to Germany, Denmark, and France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Germany, Denmark, and France on 02-04 May 2022. This will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022.
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Agriculture & Commodities
ODOP under the Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari Campaign
To commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate 75 glorious years of progressive India, its rich history, culture, and great achievements, -the “Kisan Bhagidari Prathmikta Hamari” Campaign is scheduled from 25.04.22 to 30.04.22. […]
Foreign Relations
India-UAE Consultations on UN Issues held
The first round of India-UAE UN consultations at the Director General (DG) level was held in Abu Dhabi on 26 April. […]
General
Raksha Mantri interacts with Tiranga Mountain Rescue team in New Delhi
Lauds them for saving lives of Army personnel deployed in difficult areas through avalanche rescue & training
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Foreign Relations
Forest Fires can be an important factor in reducing solar power production
A new study has found that forest fires that plague different parts of India, especially during the summer season play a major role in reducing solar power production in India. […]
Business
CESL discovers lowest ever prices for 5450 buses under FAME II Scheme
One of the largest tenders for electric buses in the world; Prices realized set a benchmark for public transport encouraging even the smaller cities to adopt electric vehicles; Tender comprises 5450 buses across 5 cities […]
Business
Maximum All India Power demand met is 201 GW
The maximum All India power demand met is 201.066 GW at 14:51 hours today. It has surpassed last year’s Maximum demand met of 200.539 GW which occurred on 7th July 2021. […]
Business
Indian Steel Consumption Rises to 106 Million Tonnes
India Exported 13.5 million tonnes of Finished Steel amounting to INR one lakh crores during Fy’22; Says Minister of State for Steel Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste […]
Business
19 companies file applications for PLI Scheme for White Goods
Major Global and Domestic Companies Commit Investments of Rs 1,548 Crore; Production worth Rs 26,880 crore of components expected over next 5 years […]
General
PM to visit Assam
PM to address ‘Peace, Unity and Development Rally’ at Diphu; PM to lay the foundation stone of initiatives in the education sector worth more than Rs 500 crore in Karbi Anglong […]
Business
APEDA to co-organize the 36th edition of AAHAR at Pragati Maidan
APEDA’s Pavilion Theme to be ‘To Promote GI Products for export’; More than 80 exporters to participate under the APEDA pavilion in Asia’s biggest food fair […]
Foreign Relations
Maliki Osman, Minister, PMO Singapore calls on Union Minister
Union Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur today met Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education & Foreign Affairs in the Government of Singapore. The Ministers discussed various issues related to Digital Media, Youth Exchanges, and bilateral relations. […]
Business
Vice President calls upon exporters to explore newer markets
SEZs ideal platform for promoting ‘Make in India’ & ‘Local for Global’: VP; Most of the 775 districts in the country have the potential to become export hubs: VP […]
Foreign Relations
Release of Indian sailors on the ship Rwabee from Houthi detention
The government of India is happy that the seven Indian sailors who were on the ship Rwabee and under the detention of the Houthis in Yemen since 02 January 2022 have been released. […]
Business
CMPDIL to Continue as Subsidiary of Coal India Limited
Recently unconfirmed reports have appeared in a section of the Media that the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) is being merged with Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL). […]
Foreign Relations
President of the European Commission visit to India
President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen is on an official visit to India from 24-25 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU: Joint Press Release on Launching the Trade and Technology Council
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen agreed to launch the India-EU Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi on Monday, 25 April 2022. […]
Business
Measures to enhance efficiency in coal transport to power plants
Union Minister for Power Shri R.K Singh and Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting here today to discuss short-term and long-term strategies for dealing with increasing power demand.
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Foreign Relations
Exports of Indian Ceramics and Glassware Products register growth of 168%
India’s exports of Ceramics & Glassware products for 2021-22 hit a record at US$ 3464 Million. During FY 2013-14; India’s Ceramic & Glassware products exports were valued at US$ 1292 Million.
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Business
NMDC Conferred at PRSI Awards 2022
The National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC), swept the Public Relations Awards 2022 conferred by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), winning the first position in four categories. […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister participates in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 105th Meeting of the Development Committee Plenary in Washington D.C. today. […]
Business
India has registered sterling performance in steel production
Data released by World Steel Association on April 22; Steel Minister Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh congratulates the Indian steel industry for sterling performance; encourages them to sustain this level of performance […]
Foreign Relations
Finance Minister meets World Bank President in Washington D.C
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and World Bank Group President Mr. David Malpass met in Washington D.C […]
Foreign Relations
CNS Visit to Seychelles
Continuing with his ongoing tour to the southwest Indian Ocean Region, Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, visited Seychelles from 21 to 23 Apr 22. […]