Foreign Relations
2nd meeting of G20 FMCBG under India’s G20 Presidency
The second meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) under the Indian G20 Presidency was held on 12-13 April 2023 […]
Year: 2023
World
Tariff Notification No. 28/2023-CUSTOMS
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 […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Round of FOC between India and Congo
The Second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and the Republic of Congo (ROC) was held on 13th April 2023 in New Delhi. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visit Croatia and Slovenia
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Croatia and Slovenia from 15-20 April 2023. […]
Business
India’s merchandise export assured a strong growth of 13.84%
Merchandise exports have registered the highest-ever annual exports of USD 447.46 billion with 6.03% growth during FY 2022-23 surpassing the previous year’s (FY 2021-22) record exports of USD 422.00 billion. […]
Foreign Relations
India deeply values the partnership with France
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal said that the world is looking up to India in every sphere. […]
Foreign Relations
General Ph. To Lam, Politburo visits India
General Ph. To Lam, Politburo Member of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, Minister of Public Security of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam visited India at the invitation of Shri Ajit Doval […]
Health Care
Homoeoparivar – Sarvajan Swasthya, One Health, One Family
A one-day Scientific Convention was organized by Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy under the Ministry of Ayush to celebrate the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day in New Delhi today. […]
Business
India-France Business Summit on 11th of April 2023
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal along with Mr Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate of Foreign Trade […]
Foreign Relations
AIIA hosts walkthrough for C20 Working Group
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the Ministry of AYUSH hosted a walkthrough for the “Working Group of C20 on Integrated Holistic Health on 8th April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visit to USA and IMF
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will be embarking on an official visit to the USA, beginning April 10, 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) visits Uganda and Mozambique
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) will pay official visits to the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Mozambique from 10-15 April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
H.E. Ms Emine Dzhaparova will visit India
The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, H.E. Ms Emine Dzhaparova will be on an official visit to India from 09-12 April 2023. […]
Finance
₹23.2L crore sanctioned under PMMY since inception
The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8th April 2015 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the aim to facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit of up to ₹10 lakhs to non-corporate […]
Business
Inviting Applications for the National Startup Awards 2023
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) launched the National Startup Awards (NSA) in 2020 to reward and recognise outstanding startups and enablers in the startup ecosystem […]
Foreign Relations
Conference to Accelerating Rail Transformation in Asia
A High-Level Conference on Accelerating Rail Digital Transformation in Asia and the Pacific region was held in New Delhi, India on 5 and 6 April 2023. […]
Business
India is emerging as the world’s major Bioeconomy
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space […]
World
India received 6.19 million FTAs during 2022
There were 10.93 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during the pre-pandemic year 2019. Tourism Industry has shown good signs of revival after the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting in Siliguri
Secretary (Tourism), Shri Arvind Singh addressed the national media after the successful conclusion of the 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting held in Siliguri, Darjeeling district from 1st – 4th April 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 EWG to focus on three priority areas
India has assumed the rotating G20 Presidency for the year 2023, beginning from 01st December 2022. The Ministry of Labour and Employment is conducting meetings of the Employment Working Group of The G20 […]
Defence
Vice Minister of Defense of Japan Mr Oka Masami visits India
Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan Mr Oka Masami called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on April 06, 2023. […]
World
RBI Governor says war against inflation has to continue
The Governor observed that inflation is above the target and given its current level, the present policy rate can still be regarded as accommodative […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 26/2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 7th April 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd G-20 Empower Meet in Thiruvananthapuram
The Second G-20 Empower Meet commenced today in Thiruvananthapuram with the theme ‘Women’s Empowerment: A win-win for Equity and Economy’. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd EWG Meeting concludes in Guwahati
The 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency concluded today at Guwahati, Assam. […]
Health Care
Goa setting an example of achieving India’s G20 priorities
Ahead of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting scheduled to take place in Goa from April 17-19, 2023, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in partnership with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa […]
World
Rs. 40k+ cr sanctioned under Stand-Up India
Stand Up India Scheme was launched on 5th April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation. […]
Foreign Relations
Parliamentary Delegation of South Sudan visits India
A Parliamentary Delegation from South Sudan, led by the Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly, H.E. Ms Jemma Nunu Kumba called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (5 April 2023). […]
Defence
7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue
The 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs Mr Oka Masami, was held in New Delhi on April 05, 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
Second G20 EMPOWER meeting of Ministry of WCD
Women’s Empowerment is not just an issue of social justice, it is also an economic imperative. Together, the G20 members represent more than 80% of the world’s GDP, 75% of international trade and 60% of the world’s population. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting at Siliguri
The Inaugural session of the 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting under G20 hosted by the Ministry of Tourism was held at Siliguri, West Bengal today morning. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 ETWG Meeting & Event by Mines Ministry
This year the G20 meetings are being held under the Indian presidency in India. The Ministry of Mines is one of the participating ministries in the energy transition working group deliberations under the ongoing G20. […]
Foreign Relations
Second Meeting of G20 EWG begins in Guwahati
The Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is set to take place in the city of Guwahati, Assam from April 03 to 05, 2023. […]
General
PM praises Goa Solar Rooftop portal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that the Goa Solar Rooftop portal is a good step towards harnessing solar energy and furthering sustainable development. […]
Foreign Relations
India and Malaysia’s trade can be settled in INR
Trade between India and Malaysia can now be settled in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies. This follows the decision by the Reserve Bank of India in July 2022 to allow the settlement of international trade in the Indian Rupee (INR) […]
General
NTPC highest power generation of 400 BU in FY23
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated power generator, has registered the highest-ever power generation of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80% via-a-vis the previous year. […]
Foreign Relations
India operationalized new resident Mission in Vilnius
India has operationalized the new resident Mission in Vilnius, Lithuania with effect from 31.03.2023. The coordinates of the new Embassy are: […]
World
H.E. Mr Amir Ohana called on President of India
Parliamentary Delegation from Israel, led by the Speaker of Knesset, H.E. Mr Amir Ohana called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 31, 2023). […]
Foreign Relations
2nd ETWG meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
The 2nd Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is set to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from Apr. 2-4, 2023. […]
Defence
4th Joint DCC meeting between India & Philippines
The 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India and the Philippines was held in New Delhi on March 31, 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Trade Policy 2023
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 saying that it is dynamic and has been kept open-ended to accommodate the emerging needs of the time. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting at Siliguri
Shri Harsh Vardhan Shingla, Chief Coordinator, G20 India and Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, Government of India jointly addressed a Press Conference today at Darjeeling as a run-up to the upcoming 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting to be held at Siliguri. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Jitendra Singh attends youth convention at India’s G20
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space […]
Foreign Relations
India’s G20 Presidency 2nd Sherpa Meeting
India’s G20 Presidency Secretariat, Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations in India and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) hosted an official G20 Sherpa Meeting side event on Green Development: Need for an Ambitious Vision for 21st Century on Thursday, March 30. […]
Foreign Relations
1st G20 TIWG meeting concluded in Mumbai
The 1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting concluded today in Mumbai in the presence of Commerce and Industry Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal. […]
Foreign Relations
First Meeting of G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable
Ramnagar, Uttarakhand hosted the First Meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (G20-CSAR), which witnessed intense discussion on issues of transboundary S&T issues of mutual interest […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Agri exports show a 6.04% rise during Apr22–Jan23
The Government has been monitoring export performance including that of agricultural and processed food products in the current financial year i.e. 2022-23 vis a vis 2021-22. No targets have been fixed yet for export for the year 2023-24. […]
General
Startups in emerging technology
The Government with an intent to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country launched the Startup India initiative on 16th January 2016. […]
Foreign Relations
First G-20 TIWG Meeting in Mumbai
The first Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad in Mumbai today. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
2nd ADM of AWG under India’s G20 Presidency
The 2nd Agriculture Deputies Meeting (ADM) of the Agriculture Working Group (AWG) under India’s G20 Presidency began today, i.e., 29th March at Chandigarh. […]