World
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Greece on 30-31 Jan
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS) Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi will be on an official visit to Greece on 30-31 January 2023. […]
Year: 2023
Foreign Relations
Nigeria celebrates Millets Food Festival & Cooking Competition with members of the Indian community
The event was organized in partnership with the high-Level Indian Delegation led by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Mr Abhilaksh Likhi […]
Foreign Relations
Round Table on ‘Reaching Out – India and the SCO’ organize at SCO Film Festival
A Round Table, ‘Reaching Out- India and the SCO,’ was organised along the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Film Festival in Mumbai. […]
Foreign Relations
India is emerging as the land of Job Creators: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy attended the Inception Meeting of the G-20 Start-up 20 Engagement Group at the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad today. […]
General
ONGC’s iconic Sagar Samrat was re-dedicated to the nation as Mobile Offshore Production Unit
“Re-coronation of Sagar Samrat is a testament to the courage and willingness to make a difference in the face of uncertainties and the tumultuous forces of nature through re-alignment and innovation,” […]
Finance
Government of India launches the third batch of IICA Valuation Certificate Program (IVCP)
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), a think tank under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India launched today the third batch of the IICA Valuation Certificate Program (IVCP) […]
Finance
International financial architecture working group meeting of g-20 will be held in Chandigarh
The first International Financial Architecture Working Group meeting of G-20 under the chairmanship of India will be held in Chandigarh on 30-31 January 2023 […]
Business
NIIO showcase medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval
The Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO) showcased medical innovations undertaken by Indian Naval officers during the inception meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India’s G20 presidency […]
Foreign Relations
New International network of mentors to strengthen the global startup ecosystem
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal called for the creation of an international network of mentors, investors and entrepreneurs to strengthen the global startup ecosystem […]
World
EOI invited to the International Transhipment Port at Great Nicobar Island
The proposed Port will have the ultimate capacity to handle 16 million containers per year and in the first phase will handle above 4 million Containers […]
Events
CBIC celebrates International Customs Day, 2023
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and all its field formations observed International Customs Day, 2023 today […]
Foreign Relations
INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO RE-INTRODUCE CHEETAH TO INDIA FROM SOUTH AFRICA
The Republic of South Africa and the Republic of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country […]
Business
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates National Logistics Portal-Marine
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated The National Logistics Portal (marine) in New Delhi today. […]
Business
Ministry of Textiles cleared 15 R&D projects worth INR 32.25 crores
Leading textile manufacturers and institutes should come together to indigenously develop strategic and high-value technical textile products, with the support of the NTTM […]
World
Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in a Big Way
Sand is classified as a “minor mineral”, under The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) and administrative control over minor minerals vests with the State Governments, accordingly, regulated through State specific rules […]
Business
MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlist 120 Startups
More than 30% of Startups in the Accelerator are from Tier II & III cities across India, 40% of the selected Innovators and Startups in Grand Challenge belong to tier II & III parts of the country, Women-led/co-led Startups and Innovators form over 20% of the cohort […]
Foreign Relations
IAF’S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE WITH JAPAN
The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan, on 26 January 2023. […]
World
India and Egypt signed an MOU to facilitate content exchange
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and, Mr Sameh Hassan Shoukry, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt sign an MoU in the field of Content exchange, Capacity Building and Co-Production […]
Foreign Relations
G20-Startup20 Engagement Group set to meet in Hyderabad
New Delhi/Hyderabad: The G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its inception meeting in Hyderabad this week, featuring delegates from G20 nations and nine special invitees from observer countries, representatives from multilateral organizations as well as the Indian startup ecosystem. […]
Foreign Relations
Kathmandu organized India-Nepal Startup Connect
Embassy of India, Kathmandu organized India-Nepal Startup Connect, an event to bring together the start-up ecosystems of the two countries on 24 January 2023 in association with the Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) […]
Foreign Relations
India elected as Vice-Chair at the 12th session of FAO’s ITWG
In the recently concluded 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) at Rome during 18 -20 January 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
PM extends a warm welcome to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is on a State visit to India from 24-26 January 2023 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi […]
General
NTPC Group capacity crosses 71GW
NTPC Group capacity crosses 71 GW with the successful completion of the trial operation of the first unit of 660 MW North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project, […]
Business
A National SC-ST Hub Conclave is being held in Mumbai
MSME Minister Narayan Rane exhorts members of SC and ST communities “MSME Ministry is working with the aim of complete eradication of unemployment and poverty from the country, everyone should cooperate in this mission” […]
General
Shri Piyush Goyal says large Companies must take responsibility for handhold MSMEs
To become a trusted and resilient partner in global value chains, the Government is focusing on creating an enabling ecosystem, that is simpler, faster and promotes ease of doing business […]
Foreign Relations
G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (G20-CSAR)
The planning meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisers Roundtable (G20-CSAR) was held on Friday, January 20, 2023, in online mode, to discuss the agenda topics and planning for the proposed high-level roundtables. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi’s official visit to Bolivia
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi (MOS) concluded her latest four-nation official visit to the Latin America and Caribbean region with a bilateral visit to Bolivia on 20 January 2023 […]
General
PM to participate in the programme to name the 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar
The naming of islands after the Param Vir Chakra Awardees will be an everlasting tribute to them, In line with the PM’s endeavour to give due honour and recognition to real-life heroes PM to also unveil a model of a National Memorial dedicated to Netaji to be constructed on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep […]
Foreign Relations
ICG conducts a one-week Maritime Rescue operations drill
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) operations & Search and Rescue (SAR) course in Mumbai between January 16-21 […]
Foreign Relations
G20’s ECSWG Meeting will commence on February 09 to 11, at Bengaluru
India will be holding the Presidency of G20 for one year till 30th November 2023. The forum will bring together the G20 member countries, guest countries and international organisations invited by India. […]
Foreign Relations
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visits Guatemala and El Salvador
Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi visited Guatemala from 15-17 January and El Salvador from 17-19 January 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
G20 presidency’s Health Working Group meeting at Thiruvananthapuram
The G20 member countries held a constructive discussion during India G20 presidency’s first Health Working Group meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone – I Commences in Rajasthan
The first-ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army named “Exercise Cyclone-I” is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since 14 January 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Coast Guard Ships Shaurya & Rajveeron a six-day visit Chattogram
ndian Coast Guard Ships ICGS Shaurya and Rajveer were on a six-day visit to Chattogram, Bangladesh from 13 to 19 January 2023 to enhance the cooperative engagements […]
World
3rd Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture on January 23, 2023
Ministry of External Affairs will be organizing the third Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture on 23 January 2023. The lecture will be delivered by Amb. Bilahari Kausikan, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore […]
Economy
Indian Tourism Sector to Contribute USD 56b+ forex to GDP and Generate 140m+ Jobs
Under the aegis of India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India shall be organizing the country’s first Global Tourism Summit in New Delhi from 10-12 April 2023 […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 05/2023
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 20th January 2023, for the purpose of importing and exporting goods. […]
Foreign Relations
India participates in the FMC Leadership Meeting of the World Economic Forum
India participated in the First Movers Coalition (FMC) Leadership Meeting of the World Economic Forum which deliberated on the world’s need for clean energy technologies to confront the climate crisis globally. […]
General
MeitY launches Technology for Biosensing systems to detect the Endocrine Disrupting
Jan 19: The Secretary, MeitY, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma has launched the Technology for Biosensing system for the detection of […]
Foreign Relations
1st G20 Health Working Group Meeting at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
The 1st Health Working Group meeting under G20 India Presidency is currently underway in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Participants including members, guest countries and invited International Organizations are participating in the conference. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri V. Muraleedharan Visits to UAE (January 19-21, 2023)
Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan will undertake a visit to the UAE from 19-21 January 2023 […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka from Jan 18-20
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka from 18-20 January 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
5th India -RoK Foreign policy and security dialogue
Shri Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, paid an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from 16-17 January 2023 to co-chair the 5th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) […]
Foreign Relations
G-20 IWG meeting concludes with 64 members from 18 member country
64 members from 18 member countries attend the G-20 IWG, Delegates experience the culture, history and cuisine of Pune. The second meeting of G-20 IWG is scheduled at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in March 2023 […]
General
“VIRAASAT’ – Celebrating Handloom Home Décor to begin from January 20
Sari Festival concludes […]
General
Indo-French Astronomy focus meeting on science vision
Indo-French Astronomy focus meeting on international mega-projects discusses science vision for the next decade […]
General
Coal Ministry Issues Allocation Orders to three Coal Mines
48 Orders issued So Far under Commercial Mining […]
General
Department of Fisheries conducts meeting for ‘Sagar Parikrama’ Phase III
Sagar Parikrama program is being organized through a pre-decided sea route covering coastal States/UTs […]
Health Care
Mansukh Mandaviya addresses Health & Healthcare Community Dinner at Davos
Reiterates India’s philosophy of Health as a Seva (service); Government committed to implement vision of Antyodaya as part of its pursuit of ensuring Universal Health Coverage […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Sibi George concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands
Shri Sibi George currently serving as Ambassador of India to Japan has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands […]