Finance
Accounts of the Union GoI (Provisional/Unaudited) for the FY 2021-2022
The Accounts of the Union Government of India (Provisional/Unaudited) for the Financial Year 2021-22 have been consolidated and reports published. […]
Year: 2022
Finance
Tariff Notification No. 46/2022-Customs in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value
Tariff Notification No. 46/2022-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
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Business
The implementing agency of PMBJP has crossed Rs.100 crore sales in May
Govt. has set a target to increase the number of JanAushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024; More than 15,000 Crore Rs. have been saved for the general public under this Pariyojana in the last 5 years […]
Agriculture & Commodities
PM Modi takes part in Garib Kalyan Sammelan in Shimla
During the public meeting, Rs. 21,000 crores transferred to over 10 crore farmers as part of the PM-Kisan instalment
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Foreign Relations
24th Meeting of the WMCC on India-China Border Affairs held
The 24th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 31 May 2022. […]
Business
MARS Petcare launches IAMS cat food in India
Premium brand will be available in four variants- Mother & Kitten, Adult with Chicken, Adult with Tuna & Salmon, and Adult with Chicken & Salmon […]
Technology
Supercomputer ‘PARAM Ananta’ commissioned at IIT Gandhinagar
Supercomputers were established under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission to Facilitate Computational Research
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Business
PM’s Employment Generation Programme extended for 5 years till 2025-26
Ministry of MSME, Government of India is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), to facilitate the generation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth across the country by assisting in setting up of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector […]
Finance
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
In line with its commitment to preserving the natural heritage of the nation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders, estimated at Rs 11.70 crore in the international market, from a consignment that was stuffed at ICD Sabarmati, and which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Vietnam Political Consultations and Strategic Dialogue
Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), MEA visited Hanoi on 30 May 2022 and co-chaired the 12th round of Political Consultations and the 9th round of Strategic Dialogue between the Foreign Ministries of India and Vietnam with his counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Nguyen Minh Vu. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
In RMS 2022-23, 184.58 LMT wheat procured
Wheat procurement in RMS 2022-23 has so far benefitted 17.50 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs. 37,192.07 Crore
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Foreign Relations
Vice President embarks on a three-nation tour to Gabon, Senegal and Qatar
VP’s visit to be the first-ever high-level visit from India to Gabon and Senegal; Visit to Qatar to boost bilateral ties in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
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Finance
Ministry to celebrate iconic week as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Finance Secretary releases ‘Thank You’ (Shukriya) song celebrating the unsung heroes of the financial system in the battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Technology
CSIR-NIScPR and CSIR-IIP organize Farmer-Industry-Scientist Meet
Dissemination of CSIR Technologies ‘Kisan Sabha’ & ‘Gur Bhatti’ for Rural Development; Recently CSIR-NIScPR has undertaken a major initiative for dissemination of CSIR technologies for creating livelihood opportunities in rural areas in the wake of the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Business
Chaired the meeting of Textiles Advisory Group in Mumbai: Piyush Goyal
Ginners to make adequate technology (pheromone trap technology) mandatory among members to monitor and prevent the spread of Pink Bollworm pest attack from Ginneries and oil extraction units to cotton in farmers’ fields – Shri Goyal […]
Technology
Clarification on Aadhaar sharing issue by UIDAI
This is pursuant to the Press Release dated 27 May 2022 by the Bengaluru Regional Office, UIDAI; It is learned that it was issued by them in the context of an attempt to misuse a photoshopped Aadhaar card. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
PM Modi to interact with beneficiaries of government schemes in Shimla
PM will release the 11th installment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme worth Rs. 21,000 crores; Union Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar will join the farmers from Pusa (Delhi) in the countrywide program […]
Technology
Centre to develop framework to check fake reviews on E-Commerce websites
Department of Consumer Affairs holds meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues arising due to fake and deceptive online reviews
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Business
NMDC’s Best Ever Annual Financial Performance
India’s mining major National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), under the Ministry of Steel, produced 42.19 million tonnes and sold 40.56 million tonnes of iron ore during the financial year 2021-22. […]
Business
Power Ministry issues directions to domestic coal-based plants
Power Ministry has issued directions to Gencos using the powers under Section 11 of the Act today in the light of current circumstances due to a sharp increase in electricity demand. […]
Business
India aims to achieve 100 MT coal gasification target by 2030: Joshi
Technology adoption is the key in the coal and mining sector to meet the future demand: Addl Secretary: Ministry of Coal with the support of Power, Steel and Mines Ministries organizes National Mineral Congress in Bhubaneswar […]
Foreign Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary visited India
At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó visited India on an official visit on 26-27 May 2022. […]
Technology
Technology Innovation Hub paving the way toward India’s cyber-secure future
A surveillance system installed at the National Highways Authority of India headquarters at Dwarka keeps track of the health of all the computers in its network, flagging attempts to hack into the system, malware in systems within the network, or malfunctioning programs being used.
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Business
New Guidelines of MSE-CDP approved
The Government has approved the New Guidelines of the Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), which will be implemented during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle(2021-22 to 2025-26). […]
Business
Regional Toys Fair inaugurated at Varanasi
The first Regional Toys Fair is being organized in Varanasi at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul Trade Facilitation Centre & Museum from 27th -30th May 2022 by the office of Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles in association with Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH).
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Business
Indian Business Portal for Indian Exporters launched by Anupriya Patel
Portal to empower SMEs, Artisans, and Farmers and support our Indian exporters to get global visibility; Portal to focus on the promotion of GI products from India […]
General
President of India Inaugurates National Women Legislators Conference-2022
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the National Women Legislators’ Conference-2022 in Thiruvananthapuram today (May 26, 2022). […]
Technology
Fake reviews on E-Commerce platforms under Centre’s radar
Department of Consumer Affairs to hold a meeting with E-Commerce entities and stakeholders to discuss magnitude of fake reviews and prepare a roadmap ahead
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Foreign Relations
Vice President of India Visit to Gabon, Senegal and Qatar
Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu will visit Gabon, Senegal, and Qatar from 30 May-07 June 2022. […]
Finance
Delhi Customs launches Project ‘NIGAH’ at ICD Garhi Harsaru, Gurugram
The project aims at container tracking and monitoring timely clearances to ensure Ease of Doing Business
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General
Provision for Online Mutation in Property Tax Registers
As a step towards facilitating ease of living, over 2.18 lakh property taxpayers living in cantonment areas would be able to apply online for Mutation in the property tax register under the eChhawani Portal […]
Foreign Relations
EPCH Participates In Index Design Fair 2022 At Dubai
Projects India as a profitable business destination; More than 500 companies participated and attracted over 20,000 trade visitors […]
Business
Meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to Ministry of Power held
The meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Power was held in Tehri, Uttarakhand today. Union Minister for Power and NRE Shri R. K. Singh chaired the meeting. […]
Finance
52 Kg Cocaine Worth Over ₹ 500 Crore Sezied Under ‘Operation Namkeen’
Continuing its streak of significant seizures, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 52 kg of cocaine, estimated to be valued at over Rs 500 crore in the international illicit market, from an import consignment.
Business
Import of Paper brought under Compulsory Registration from 1st October
Move addresses dumping concerns of the domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements […]
Foreign Relations
11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & Chief of Force Development Authority at MoD, UAE discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation
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Business
Power ministry working on scheme to liquidate past dues of discoms
Discoms owe Rs. 1,00,018 Cr as of 18th May 2022 to the Generating Companies; Discoms to be allowed to pay dues in up to 48 monthly installments; to save around Rs. 19,833 Crore on late payment surcharge
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Technology
Smart material developed for harnessing solar energy for applications in soft robotics
Scientists have developed a smart material that responds to light stimuli easily by converting light into thermal energy. This can be helpful for harnessing solar energy for applications in soft robotics and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. […]
Technology
Indian Navy – Launch of Bangladesh Navy Bilateral X Bongosagar
The third edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh on 24 May 22. […]
Technology
AIR News crosses another milestone, achieves 3m followers on social media platform
When it comes to trust and authenticity in the news media industry, the News network of All India Radio outshines one and all. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Availability of sugar in the domestic market
Centre’s first priority is to ensure sufficient availability of sugar for consumption at a reasonable rate, thereafter maximum sugar to be diverted to ethanol said Shri Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary Department of Food and Public Distribution while interacting with media persons here today.
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Technology
MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology
MoU will facilitate Inter-Ministerial Cooperation for evidence-based biotechnological interventions in the Ayush sector […]
Business
SAIL Declares Financial Results for FY’22
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has declared its financial results here yesterday for the quarter and year ending 31st March 2022 (FY’22).
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Technology
AI to make roads in India safer to drive
Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered solutions may soon make roads in India a safer place to drive. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s meeting with Japan-India Association
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met former Japanese Prime Ministers Yoshiro Mori and Shinzo Abe on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. […]
Foreign Relations
Former Japanese PM calls on PM Modi
Former Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Mr. Yoshihide Suga called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo.
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Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with Australian PM on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese on 24 May 2022 on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Japan.
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Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with President of the USA
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a warm and productive meeting with H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America, on 24 May 2022, in Tokyo. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s participation in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the second in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo, Japan on 24 May 2022, along with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, President Joseph Biden of the United States of America, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia. […]
Business
Coal production rises to 34 MT in first half of May
India’s coal production continues its record achievement during the first half of May 2022 also, further improving on production and dispatch performance attained in April this year. […]