Foreign Relations
EoI in Paris and AEPC organize BSM Events
Embassy of India, Paris and AEPC organise Seminar on ‘India-France: Market Opportunities and Areas of Cooperation for a Sustainable Textile and Fashion’ […]
Year: 2022
General
Culture MoS inaugurates Sahityotsav in Delhi
Sahityotsav, the Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi, India’s most inclusive literature festival commenced today in New Delhi. Festival of Letters 2022 is being celebrated to commemorate 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. The Festival started today, with the inauguration of Akademi Exhibition by Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Culture. The Exhibition showcases Akademi‘s achievements and seminal events held in the previous year. […]
General
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with VUCA environment
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous environment; Four-day Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange conference concludes […]
Finance
World Bank loans $125M for Social Protection Services
The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal, and the World Bank signed a $125 million IBRD loan to support efforts to help poor and vulnerable groups access social protection services in the state of West Bengal. […]
Foreign Relations
Webinar on Gig Employment in the BRICS held
Ministry of Labour and Employment organized an International Webinar on “New Forms of Employment with reference to Gig and Platform Working in the BRICS and Global South” in collaboration with the V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida, International Labour Organization (ILO), BRICS Network of Labour Research Institutes and the International Training Centre (ITC) of the ILO on yesterday. […]
Business
Incubation, Design and IPR based MSME scheme launched
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane today launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) along with the MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
5th NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave
Delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave; Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius, successfully concluded the 5th National Security Adviser level meeting held on 09 – 10 March 2022 in Maldives. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as Observers. […]
Foreign Relations
UNASSM team visits india on counter-terrorism
A team of experts from the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban supporting the Security Council’s 1267 & 1988 Sanction Committees visited India from 08-10 March 2022. The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Government of India and was in continuation of regular consultations between the UN Monitoring Team with key Member-States relevant to their mandate. […]
General
ICMR MoU with DFG Germany gets Approval
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (DFG), Germany in December 2021 and in accordance with Rule 7(d)(i) of the Second Schedule of Government of India (Transaction of Business) rules 1961. […]
Health Care
WHO to setup Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Cabinet approves the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat by signing a Host Country agreement between the Government of India and the World Health Organization (WHO). […]
Business
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with the participants of PLI scheme
Mar 9: Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with the participants of PLI scheme on 08th March […]
Investments
Piyush Goyal urges VCs to invest in Atmanirbhar Bharat
Venture capitalists play a pivotal role in the Startup ecosystem and in economic growth of the country, says Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
India and Canada to hold 5th MDTI Dialogue
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Government of Canada will be visiting New Delhi from 10-13 March to hold 5th India – Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI). […]
Foreign Relations
Australian Army Research Centre MoU with CLAWS
Australian Army Research Centre (Aarc) Signs Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with Centre for Land Warfare Studies (Claws), India […]
Education
AIM, NITI Aayog & Snap Inc to drive AR Skilling
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog today announced their partnership with Snap Inc. to drive Augmented Reality (AR) skilling among the Indian youth. Snap Inc. is a global camera company and Snap’s camera plays a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world. […]
General
E-Marketplace for IITFs / IITGs
Shri G Kishan Reddy launches the digital platform (E-Marketplace) as part of digital tourism solution for IITFs / IITGs; Tourism has immense potential in generating employment and business opportunities: Shri G Kishan Reddy
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General
Intl passenger services to/from India to resume from 27th March
Scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India to resume from 27.03.2022 […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Consultations on Africa held
Following discussions during the India-EU Leaders’ Summit held on May 8, 2021, both sides held the inaugural India-EU Consultations on Africa on March 7, 2022 in virtual mode […]
Business
NIESBUD signs MoU with MRD for Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme
National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) — an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to develop a sustainable model for promoting entrepreneurship at the grass roots by initiating the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP). […]
General
SRI LANKA – INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SLINEX begins
The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022. The exercise is being conducted in two phases; the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on 07-08 Mar 22 followed by the Sea Phase on 09-10 Mar 22 in the Bay of Bengal. […]
Finance
INDIA’S FIRST-EVER GOLD POWERED CARD from RUPEEK
After disrupting the asset-backed lending space with its flagship, industry first doorstep gold
loan offering, Rupeek is well-poised to further revolutionise the category with its first-ever Goldpowered card for the masses; Aimed at harnessing the power of India $2 trillion worth of Gold assets, Rupeek introduces its
second offering under the tech-led gold monetisation (GoMon) product portfolio […]
General
Patna to Pandu via Bangladesh Waters successfully completed
Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route; Cargo ship carrying foodgrains from Patna docks at Pandu […]
Technology
National Logistics Portal to be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform
National Logistics Portal (NLP) to be integrated with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) to make the Multi Modal Logistics Ecosystem more Efficient; ULIP will provide real time monitoring of cargo while ensuring data confidentiality with end-to-end encryption, comprehensive reduction in logistics cost – Dr Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, MoPSW […]
Foreign Relations
Coverage on export transactions to Russia NOT withdrawn: ECGC
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has clarified that the coverage on export transactions to Russia has not been withdrawn. It has been mentioned in various media reports that ECGC has withdrawn its cover on the export transactions to Russia vide its circular dated 25.02.2022; this is factually incorrect. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Moong Dal reported a drop of 3.86 % in All India Average Retail Price
Moong Dal reported a drop of 3.86 % in All India Average Retail Price; Centre’s initiatives lead to decline in prices of pulses; Centre allows import of Tur, Urad, and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021 to, ensure smooth and seamless imports […]
Foreign Relations
Sanjay Bhattacharyya accredited as Ambassador to Liechtenstein
Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya currently serving as honourable ambassador of india to switzerland has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Principality of Liechtenstein […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Export of guavas sees a surge
The export of guavas from India sees a growth of 260% since 2013. Exports grow from USD 0.58 Million in April-January 2013-14 to USD 2.09 Million in April 2021-22 […]
Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has urged Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the bamboo industry […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Piyush Goyal calls upon the Spices Industry to double the sector exports
Shri Piyush Goyal calls upon the Spices Industry to double the sector exports to USD 10 Billion in the next five years […]
Foreign Relations
MK Mohapatra concurrently accredited as Ambassador to El Salvador
Shri Manoj Kumar Mohapatra currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guatemala concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of El Salvador […]
Technology
DRDO and IIT Delhi scientists demonstrate Quantum Key Distribution
A joint team of scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, for the first time in the country successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 kilometres […]
General
Rural Broadband a link for Rural Employment
Broadband will not only provide facilities in the villages but will also create a big pool of skilled youth in the villages, PM Narendra Modi […]
Foreign Relations
IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
Indian Air Force will participate in a multi nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK from 06 to 27 March 2022. IAF Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will participate in the exercise along with fighter aircraft of UK and other leading Air Forces. […]
Foreign Relations
Buddhist linkages projects to be highlighted
Ministry of External Affairs celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ today by inaugurating projects reflecting Buddhist linkages with ASEAN and East Asian countries on 23 February 2022. The celebration was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr. RajKumar Ranjan Singh. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87%
Centre’s initiatives leading to decline in prices of pulses; Tur/Arhar Dal reported drop of 2.87% in All India Wholesale Price; Centre allows import of Tur, Urad and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021 to ensure smooth and seamless imports […]
Technology
Apps linked to Sikhs For Justice blocked
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting orders blocking of Apps, website and social media accounts linked to banned organization Sikhs For Justice […]
General
Professor Neena Gupta receives Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians
The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians was awarded to Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, in a virtual ceremony on 22nd February 2022. […]
Business
Apparel exports likely to breach $20 bn next fiscal
Apparel industry must focus on vertical integration to increase its scale and size and to benefit from PLI scheme : Shri Upendra Prasad Singh
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General
Green Financing Critical to Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector
NITI Aayog and WRI India Conduct Consultation Workshop to Identify Potential Financing Solutions to Accelerate Sustainable Mobility […]
Foreign Relations
India to supply additional 50K MT wheat to Afghanistan
In response to appeals made by the United Nations for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, the Government of India has decided to gift 50,000 MT of wheat to the people of Afghanistan. The supply will be effected by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and transported from ICP Attari (India) to Jalalabad (Afghanistan) by Afghan transporters. […]
Foreign Relations
Organic & Horticulture Produce showcased at EXPO2020 Dubai
India Showcases Export Potential of Organic & Horticulture Produce at EXPO2020 Dubai; Despite the pandemic, India’s organic exports grew 51% over 2019-20 levels […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Lavender designated as Doda brand product
Lavender designated as Doda brand product, Doda is the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution (Aroma Mission), says Dr Jitendra Singh […]
Finance
Finance Minister interacts with leaders of financial & capital markets
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with the leaders of the financial & capital markets in Mumbai today. She asked the industry leaders to explore ways to further strengthen the sector. […]
Foreign Relations
Jaishankar on a bi-lateral visit to France
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar is on a visit to France and held bilateral talks with his French counterpart, Mr Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on February 20, 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
India – UAE CEPA to open up new markets for Indian goods and services.
India – UAE Economic Partnership Agreement to open up new markets for Indian goods and services ; Similar agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council being worked out, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal […]
General
Commerce Dept to be revamped for Future Ready
Shri Piyush Goyal reviews revamping of the Department of Commerce to make it future ready;The strengthening of the Department expected to enable the creation of the ecosystem necessary to achieve USD 2 Trillion by 2027 […]
Business
Govt to expand PEVC Infrastructure across the nation
Government of India to expand Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the nation; Efforts by government results in 2.5 times increase in charging stations in 9 mega cities in last four months […]
Foreign Relations
PM meets Afghanistan Sikh-Hindu Delegation
PM meets Afghanistan Sikh-Hindu Delegation; Delegates thank PM for supporting them in times of distress and making arrangements to bring them safely from Afghanistan to India […]
Foreign Relations
UAE CEPA to generate over 10Lakh Jobs
India UAE CEPA ushers in a new dawn, will create a minimum of 10 lakh jobs for Indian citizens: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal; With the CEPA, around 90% of products exported from India to UAE will attract zero duty: Commerce Minister; We will surpass the $ 100 billion bilateral goods trade target we have set for 5 years […]
General
Saudi Commander visits India
In a historic and landmark visit, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair, arrived in India on 14 February 2022 […]