Foreign Relations
Narendra Modi visits Lumbini, Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Lumbini, Nepal this morning on an official visit, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. […]
Year: 2022
Business
KVIC gives a major boost to woodcraft & agarbatti industry in North-East
As many as 150 trained Khadi artisans including 100 women artisans in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are associated with various self-employment activities of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
Technology
Curtain Raiser: Launch Of Yd 12707(Surat) & Yd 12652 (Udaygiri)
On 17 May 2022, the nation will witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when two frontline warships of the Indian Navy, Surat, a Project 15B Destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched concurrently at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai.
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Business
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey presides over the Hindi Advisory Committee meeting
Appeals for linguistic self-reliance on the lines of the Prime Minister’s self-reliant India; The meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Heavy Industries was held today at Gangtok. […]
Foreign Relations
Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini, Nepal
I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha’s birth. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Vice President stresses need for increasing spending on agricultural R&D
VP calls for redoubling all-round efforts to make agriculture profitable for farmers; ‘Take extension services to every part of the country; offer one-stop solutions’: VP
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Agriculture & Commodities
Telangana can deposit 6.05 LMT of fortified parboiled rice with FCI
The Centre has allowed the State Govt. of Telangana to deposit a total of 6.05 LMT of fortified parboiled rice with FCI, out of the remaining paddy of KMS 2020-21(Rabi crop) & paddy of KMS 2021-22 […]
General
DOT Launches “GatiShakti Sanchar” Portal for Centralised Right of Way approvals
The Newly Launched “GatiShakti Sanchar” Portal will Streamline the process of Right of Way (RoW) Applications and permissions Across the Country […]
Foreign Relations
India, UK initiate negotiations for FTA
The FTAs being negotiated will benefit bilateral trade, create jobs and bring wider social and economic benefits: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal […]
Finance
Repayment of ‘8.15% GS 2022’
The outstanding balance of ‘8.15% GS 2022’ is repayable at par on June 10, 2022. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. […]
Business
Merchandise Exports scale a new high in April; cross USD 40 billion
Petroleum products, Electronic goods, processed food, coffee, and leather product lead the way with a significant increase in exports; Service exports up by 53%; Overall exports jump by 39% […]
Business
NSIC – MSME Ministry organizes ‘Enterprise India- Mega Job Fair’
More than 30 companies participate in providing employment opportunities to a skilled workforce […]
Foreign Relations
Seventh Roundtable Meeting of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks
The 7th roundtable of the ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) was organized in hybrid mode by MEA in collaboration with ASEAN-India Centre at RIS, New Delhi and Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP) on 12-13 May 2022.
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Finance
Tariff Notification No. 41/2022-Customs in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient to do so, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S. O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August 2001 […]
Foreign Relations
India declared one-day national mourning on May 14
India declares one-day national mourning on the demise of the President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi
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Foreign Relations
India to send trade delegations to 9 countries to boost wheat exports
Department of Commerce to organize a series of meetings on exports in major wheat growing states; APEDA holds stakeholders’ meeting for wheat export promotion in Karnal, Haryana […]
Agriculture & Commodities
FSSAI & MoA formulates regulations for ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ products
Strict safety & quality standards to bring standardization in manufacturing and marketing of ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ – Ministry of Ayush […]
Foreign Relations
India considering a PTA with Oman – Piyush Goyal
Shri Piyush Goyal invites the Government of Oman to increase their pharma trade with India
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Foreign Relations
Khadi Eri Silk Training cum Production Centre in Tawang
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken yet another historic step to revive the Silk Industry in Arunachal Pradesh and create sustainable local employment. […]
Technology
Union Minister calls for Sustainable Start-ups with indigenous innovation
The Minister inaugurates “Iconic 75 Industry Connect (‘i’ Connect)” at Jorhat, Assam to explore globally benchmarked technologies and products for self-reliant India […]
Foreign Relations
UAE Minister of Economy meets Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates made a courtesy call on Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance, and Corporate Affairs Minister in New Delhi, today. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visit to Lumbini, Nepal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini on 16 May 2022 on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at the invitation of the Rt. […]
Technology
Chief Of Army Staff Visits Ladakh
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff arrived at Leh on 12 May 2022 on his maiden visit to the Ladakh region after assuming the reins of the Indian Army.
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Business
Collaboration between MoRD and Amazon for online marketing of SHG products
An MoU between the Ministry of Rural Development and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) was signed at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today in presence of Shri Giriraj Singh – Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, and Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha, Secretary- Rural Development.
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Business
Minister of State for Textiles Inaugurates ‘Gartex Texprocess India’ in Mumbai
MoS Textiles stresses the need to reduce India’s import dependency on textile machinery; Innovation in textile machinery can add value for many especially women who play a major role in this sector: MoS Textiles […]
Foreign Relations
Exports play a crucial role in realizing Atmanirbhar Bharat: Prahlad Joshi
Department of Commerce conducts outreach Programme on India-UAE CEPA and India-Australia ECTA in Bengaluru; The program sees wide participation from across industry segments and sectors […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister’s participation in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Second Global COVID Virtual Summit on 12 May 2022 at the invitation of the President of the U.S.A., Joseph R. Biden Jr. […]
Finance
DRI seizes 62 kg Heroin at Air Cargo Complex of IGI Airport
Continuing its crackdown on the trafficking in narcotic drugs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has unearthed yet another novel modus operandi and affected the seizure of 62 kg of Heroin on 10.05.2022 after interdicting an air cargo consignment. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Uzbekistan Foreign Office Consultations held
The 15th round of India-Uzbekistan Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) was held on 11 May 2022 in New Delhi. The consultations were co-chaired by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), and H.E. Mr. Furkat Sidikov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan. […]
Business
Oil PSUs come to sign Tripartite-cum-Escrow Agreement for ethanol plants
The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have entered into a long-term purchase agreement (LTPA) for upcoming dedicated ethanol plants across India. […]
Technology
Advancements in futuristic technologies need of the hour: Raksha Rajya Mantri
The government is making all efforts to meet defense requirements through domestic procurement, says Shri Ajay Bhatt
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Foreign Relations
Envoys of three Nations present Credentials to President of India
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors of the Slovak Republic, Republic of Sudan, and Nepal at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (11 May 2022). Those who presented their credentials […]
Business
Power Ministry Takes Measures For Operationalising ICB Plants Under Stress
Union Power Ministry has directed Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation ( REC Ltd) to take necessary action to arrange short-term loans for a period of six months with adequate safeguards, for ICB plants that are under stress or in NCLT, at the earliest. […]
Business
Narayan Rane Inaugurates Center of Excellence for Khadi at NIFT, Delhi
Seeking to make Khadi trendier by diversifying its fabrics and clothing line and upskilling the Khadi Institutions to upgrade the quality standards, Khadi and Village Industries Commission has collaborated with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to set up the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK). […]
Foreign Relations
The 10th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting was held
Shri Piyush Goyal to visit Oman for the next meeting of the India-Oman Joint Commission in 2023; India lauds Oman for accepting PM Modi’s ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ initiative, ratifying International Solar Alliance […]
Technology
New low-cost iron aluminide coatings can increase corrosion resistance in harsh media
Scientists have developed low-cost Fe-based intermetallic powders that can be used as a corrosion-resistant coating for materials exposed to harsher environments like high temperature in thermal power plants where oxidation, corrosion, and wear and tear takes place simultaneously. […]
Technology
Union Minister Launches NITI Aayog’s Experience Studio on Drones
To promote a collaborative ecosystem aimed at fostering innovation and adoption of drones for public services, and experience studio on drones was launched today by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia at NITI Aayog. […]
Finance
DRI seizes 11 kg gold worth excess Rs 5.88Crores
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully foiled attempts of organized gold smuggling through air routes by effecting two successive seizures in Lucknow and Mumbai last week, which had a common method of concealment of gold. […]
Technology
National Workshop on Electron Tomography of Biological Specimens
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi is organizing a five-day National workshop and a training program (offline) from 9th to 13th May 2022. […]
Business
Narayan Rane to inaugurate the first CoEK in New Delhi
Handspun and hand-woven, Khadi fabric became a tool to collectivize people and unify them at the behest of Mahatma Gandhi thousands of people formed collectives to create Khadi fabric and dress in comfortable Khadi. […]
Foreign Relations
A high level, multi-sectoral delegation from Oman to visit India
India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), Joint Business Council (JBC) meeting and a number of B2B events, Industry interactions, and investor meetings are on the agenda […]
Technology
Kashmir has huge unexplored StartUp potential in agri, dairy sectors: Jitendra Singh
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Earth Sciences, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology, MoS PMO, and Minister of State Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievances today said that Kashmir has a huge StartUp potential in Agriculture and Dairy sectors which is largely unexplored. […]
Business
Rane calls upon field officers to achieve targets MSME growth
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane has called upon the field officers to achieve the targets of growth of MSME in their respective areas within the stipulated period. […]
Technology
President Confers 13 Shaurya Chakras In Defence Investiture Ceremony
14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals & 24 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals also given […]
Business
Department of Telecom issues SOP for Deduction Verification
Aims to ensure greater levels of standardization, efficiency as well as transparency, and accountability in the deduction verification process
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Business
Coal Production Increases by 29% to 66.58 Million Ton in April 2022
Captive/Other Mines Achieve 60% Production Increase; Coal Despatch To Power Utilities Goes up by 18.15% […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Union Agriculture Minister visits Agri companies in Israel
The Minister discussed various issues with related stakeholders in the areas of agriculture development […]
General
New PAO complex for RRRC at Delhi Cantt
The Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Shri Rajnish Kumar inaugurated the new office building of the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) for the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre (RRRC) today in Delhi Cantonment, in the presence of General Officer Commanding (GOC) Delhi Area Lieutenant General V K Mishra and Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) Western Command Shri Devi Ram Negi, and senior officers of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) and Indian Army. […]
Business
Home Minister Launches the Sale of Khadi Products in 107 paramilitary Canteens
The central government’s “Swadeshi” drive set off for a Pan-India expansion with the paramilitary forces’ canteens beginning the sale of handmade Khadi products. […]
Technology
World-class indigenous technology available for road construction: Dr. Jitendra
Increasing application of Science and Technology in the Road Transport and Highways sector is adding great value to India’s developmental journey: Dr. Jitendra Singh […]