Foreign Relations
PM’s Interaction with the Indian Community in Germany
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany at the Theatre am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin […]
Year: 2022
Foreign Relations
PM Co-Chairs a Business Round Table in Berlin
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi co-chaired a Business Round Table with Chancellor H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz. In his remarks, Prime Minister emphasized the broad-based reforms carried out by the Government and highlighted the growing numbers of start-ups and unicorns in India. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Co-Chairs the Plenary session of the 6th India-Germany IGC
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi co-chaired with H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Plenary session of the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). […]
Business
India-UAE CEPA enters into force
Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri BVR Subrahmanyam flags off the first consignment of goods under the Indian-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) […]
General
NTPC invites EOI to produce torrefied biomass pellets from Startups
Through its R&D wing, NETRA, NTPC intends to provide a platform to Indian startups to enable them to develop advanced technology for producing torrefied biomass pellets that are well-suited for decentralized small-scale users. […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris
I will be visiting Berlin, Germany on May 2, 2022, at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor of Germany following which I will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-4, 2022 at the invitation of H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
India’s Pharma exports grow by 103% in 8 years
Pharma exports in 2021-22 sustain a positive growth despite global trade disruptions; Pharma trade balance continues to be in India’s favor […]
Finance
GST collection in April touch all-time high of Rs 1.68 lakh crore
Gross GST collection in April 2022 is all-time high, Rs 25,000 crore more than the next highest collection of Rs. 1,42,095 crore, just last month […]
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. […]
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. […]