Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Modi to visit France and UAE
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an Official Visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13-15 July 2023. […]
Month: July 2023
Foreign Relations
Dr S.Jaishankar to Visit Indonesia and Thailand
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar will visit Jakarta, Indonesia for the Foreign Ministers’ Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format – ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum, scheduled on 13-14 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri. V. Muraleedharan, MoS to visit Syria
Shri V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, will pay an official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic from 12-13 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Manish Gupta appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Ghana
Shri Manish Gupta (IFS: 1998), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Sydney has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Devesh Uttam appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Lithuania
Shri Devesh Uttam (IFS: 2003), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Lithuania. […]
Events
India tops medal tally at 34th International Biology Olympiad
India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 held in Al Ain, UAE from 3 July to 11 July 2023, by virtue of every student winning a gold medal […]
World
Prashant Kumar Das appointed as next Ambassador of India to Equatorial Guinea
Shri Prashant Kumar Das (YOA: 2008), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Phuentsholing has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri P. K. Ashok Babu appointed as next Ambassador of India to Venezuela
Shri P. K. Ashok Babu (IFS: 2007), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Cape Town has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Manish appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Cyprus
Shri Manish (IFS: 1997), presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, Vancouver has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E Mr Abdulla Shahid, to Visit India
H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives will be in India on an official visit on 11-12 July 2023. […]
Business
Mellow Herbals’ Products Gains rapid Popularity in South India
Reaffirming South India’s growing repute as the ‘Ayurveda Hub’ of the nation, skincare and haircare brand Mellow Herbals has reported witnessing an impressive surge in terms of its Ayurvedic products’ […]
Education
Kendriya & Navodaya Vidyalayas students on their way to Japan
Ministry of Education, Government of India in collaboration with Japan Science and Technology (JST) Agency, today flagged off a team of 63 students and escort teachers to Japan for an educational exposure visit to various places of importance – industrial organisations, museums, universities, research institutions etc. […]
Business
Biotech StartUps are crucial to India’s future economy
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space and MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the Biotech StartUps are crucial to India’s future economy. […]
World
3rd G20 CWG meet begins in Hampi, Karnataka
The third G20 Culture Group (CWG) meeting began in Hampi, Karnataka today. Briefing the media in Hampi today, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Piyush Goyal to Visit UK for FTA Negotiations
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit the UK from 10th-11th July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
India in UNESCAP Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade
India continues to demonstrate its commitment to digital and sustainable trade facilitation, as evidenced by its outstanding performance in the recently released United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation […]
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Bastille Day parade in Paris, France
The Indian Navy Marching Contingent, as part of the Tri services contingent, arrived in France for participation in the Bastille Day Parade in Paris on 14 Jul 23. […]
Foreign Relations
India & Panama Sign MoU on Electoral Cooperation
The Election Commission of India and the Electoral Tribunal (ET) of Panama today signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Panama City to establish the institutional framework for their ongoing cooperation in the field of election management and administration. […]
Foreign Relations
India joins the Champions Group of the GCRG
India has joined the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG), accepting an invitation from United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary (CPV and OIA) visits Palestine
Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary (CPV and OIA) paid an official visit to the State of Palestine from 05-07 July 2023. During the visit, he called on Prime Minister H.E. Dr Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh, Foreign Minister H.E. Mr Riyad al-Maliki and Diplomatic Advisor to the President H.E. Dr Majdi Khaldi. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Singapore sign a Protocol Document extending for five years
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and The Public Service Division […]
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G-20 RIIG delegates pay a study visit to IIT Bombay
As a part of the G20 Research Ministers Meeting (RMM) program schedule, the Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) delegates paid a study visit to IIT Bombay today (6th July 2023). […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No.50/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 07th July 2023., for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian tri-services leaves for French bastille day parade
14 July is celebrated as the Fête Nationale Française or the National Day in France. It is also known as Bastille Day as this day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India-Africa International Millet Conference at Nairobi
To celebrate the International Year of Millets, the Ministry of Agriculture and Famers Welfare, Government of India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Kenya will be co-hosting the ‘India-Africa International Millet Conference’ […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi to visit Croatia and North-Macedonia
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS), Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Croatia and North Macedonia from 08-11 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Matters pertaining to the Indus Waters Treaty
We have seen a press release issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) mentioning that an illegally-constituted so-called Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has the ‘competence’ to consider matters concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. […]
Foreign Relations
7th edition of IN – USN Salvage and EOD exercise
The Seventh edition of the Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN)Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from 26 Jun – 06 Jul 23 at Kochi. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 4th Space Economy Leaders Meeting SELM in Bengaluru
“Future of humanity lies in our collective ability to utilise space technology towards achieving SDGs and improving the lives of common man”
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G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting in Mumbai
The G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting, chaired by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh concluded successfully in Mumbai. […]
World
First IIT Campus outside India to set up in Tanzania
The first IIT campus to be set up outside India will be in Zanzibar, Tanzania. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up of campus of IIT Madras in Zanzibar- Tanzania […]
Foreign Relations
U20 Engagement Group of G20 to meet on 7-8 July
Delegates and participants from 57 cities across the world and 35 cities from India will gather on 7-8 July 2023 in the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. […]
Foreign Relations
Japan India maritime exercise 2023 (jimex 23)
The seventh edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy, is being conducted at/ off Visakhapatnam from 05 -10 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
U20 Engagement Group of G20 to meet on 7-8 July
Delegates and participants from 57 cities across the world and 35 cities from India will gather on 7-8 July 2023 in the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. […]
Foreign Relations
Startup20 Gurugram Summit Concludes with Resounding Success
Gurugram: The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, concluded today in Gurugram with overwhelming success. […]
Foreign Relations
G-20 RIIG Summit to conduct in Mumbai
The Secretary, of the Department of Science and Technology, Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar welcomed delegates at the G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative (RIIG) Summit which started off in Mumbai today (July 4, 2023). […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar to visit the Republic of Tanzania
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar will be on an official visit to the United Republic of Tanzania from 05-08 July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Lebanese armed forces to Visit southern naval command
A five-member Training delegation from the Lebanese Armed Forces led by Brigadier General Hussein Bazzi is on a visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi and Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala from 03 – 08 Jul 23. […]
Foreign Relations
Startup20 Engagement Group’s Shikhar in Gurugram
The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, kicked off today in Gurugram. […]
Foreign Relations
Mumbai to host the G20 RIIG Summit
Mumbai will host the G-20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Summit and Research Ministers’ Meeting from the 4th to the 5th of July 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Ms Amina J. Mohammed’s visit to India
The Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of the United Nations H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is paying an official visit to India from 3-5 July 2023. […]
Defence
India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop in Delhi
An India-UK Electric Propulsion Technical Workshop to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and explore the exciting possibilities in the field of electric propulsion was organized in New Delhi on 3 July 2023. […]
General
8.4% Growth in Coal Production Touches 223M Tons in 23-24
The Ministry of Coal has achieved a substantial surge in overall coal production with a growth of 8.40% in Q1 of FY 2023-24. […]
Foreign Relations
India – France maritime partnership exercise off Visakhapatnam
Indian Naval ships INS Rana, a guided missile destroyer, and INS Sumedha, an indigenously built offshore patrol vessel undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy ship FS Surcouf, in the Bay of Bengal on 30 June 2023. […]
Business
DPIIT organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) successfully organized the National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) today in New Delhi. […]
Technology
Startups Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space and MoS Personnel […]
World
Gaganyaan Mission Crew Module Recovery Divers Complete Training
The first batch of the crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at the Indian Navy’s Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Nagendra Prasad appointed as next Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan
Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan […]
Foreign Relations
MoD signs contract of ₹2725cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
MoD signs a contract of Rs. 2725 Cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for Medium Refit with Life Certification of Submarine INS Shankush […]
Foreign Relations
PM Narendra Modi speaks with President Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E Mr. Vladimir Putin. […]