Foreign Relations
Disengagement at Patrolling Point 17A
the twelfth round of talks between the Corps Commanders of India and China was held on 31 July 2021 at Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in Eastern Ladakh. […]
News
General
Bali Jatra Cuttack Utsav – 2024
Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Heads of Mission of 14 countries and their spouses, as well as a number of other diplomats, attended the Bali Jatra Cuttack Utsav 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Inauguration of the first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian Grid
Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, jointly inaugurated the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh, along with Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of Bangladesh, and Mr. Dipak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal through a virtual event hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Government of Nepal. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Rahul Shrivastava was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia
Shri Rahul Shrivastava (IFS: 1999) has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Pralhad Joshi launches Phase – II retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, launched Phase – II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar here today, in the presence of Minister of State, Shri B.L. Verma. […]
Economy
Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, chairs review meeting with Public Sector Banks
Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), chaired a review meeting today with MD & CEOs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) […]
Business
82nd Meeting of Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluates key Infrastructure projects
The 82nd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative, chaired by Additional Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur was held on 24 October 2024 […]
Foreign Relations
3rd India-Montenegro Foreign Office Consultations
India and Montenegro held the 3rd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on 28 October 2024 in Podgorica. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Manoj Bihari Verma was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia
Shri Manoj Bihari Verma (YOA: 2009), presently Counsellor, High Commission of India, Dar-es-Salaam, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Liberia. […]
Foreign Relations
5th India Qatar Foreign Office Consultations
India and Qatar held the 5th Round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) today, October 27, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. […]
General
Centre ensuring seamless paddy and CMR procurement in Punjab State
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi held a Press Conference today on the measures taken by the Union Government to ensure seamless paddy and Custom Milled Rice (CMR) procurement in Punjab State […]
Foreign Relations
PM meets with President of Russia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, in Kazan today, on the margins of the 16th BRICS Summit. […]
Foreign Relations
India expels Canadian diplomats.
The Government of India has decided to expel the following 6 Canadian Diplomats […]
Business
38 companies applied for the PLI Scheme for White Goods in the 3rd Round of the Application Window
The 3rd Round of the online application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods has attracted 38 responses with a net committed investment of Rs 4121 crore ended on 12th October 2024 after being open for 90 days from 15th July 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of Prime Minister to Vientiane, Lao PDR (Oct 10-11, 2024)
At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 10-11 October 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Ajit Vinayak Gupte was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany
Shri Ajit Vinayak Gupte (IFS: 1991), presently Ambassador of India to Egypt, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany. […]
Finance
A Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the UAE, giving continuity of investment protection to investors of both countries, comes into effect
The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) signed on 13th February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), entered into force on 31st August 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Sanjeev Kumar Singla was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France
Shri Sanjeev Kumar Singla (IFS:1997), presently Ambassador of India to Israel, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France. […]
Finance
Department of Financial Services (DFS) aims to clean more than 30,000 sites during Special Campaign 4.0
The Special Campaign 4.0 is being undertaken by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, with full enthusiasm and true spirit. The campaign phase has been commenced on 2nd October 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with business leaders and investors in New York.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal held important meetings with business leaders and the Indian diaspora in New York […]
Foreign Relations
IIFT organizes regional conferences of Asian and African chairholders of the WTO Chairs Programme in New Delhi
The Indian Chair of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Programme (WCP) organised a regional conference of the Asian and African Chairs on the theme of Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for Changing Global Order at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi on 27th and 28th September 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Piyush Goyal to co-chair the 6th India-USA Commercial Dialogue meeting in Washington D.C. with Ms. Gina Raimondo
At the invitation of the United States Secretary of Commerce, Ms. Gina Raimondo Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, will undertake a visit to the United States of America from September 30 – October 3, 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Official Visit of PM of Jamaica H.E. Dr. Andrew Holness to India (Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2024)
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of Jamaica H.E. Dr. Andrew Holness will pay an official visit to India from 30 September – 3 October 2024. […]
General
19th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting
Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry led the Indian delegation to Adelaide and met Senator Don Farrel, Minister of Trade and Tourism, Australia. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri B. Vanlalvawna was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Cambodia
Shri B. Vanlalvawna (IFS: 1998), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Cambodia. […]
General
PM’s departure statement of his visit to USA
oday, I am embarking on a three day visit to the United States of America to participate in the Quad Summit being hosted by President Biden in his hometown Wilmington, and to address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal was appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Albania
Shri Ravindra Prasad Jaiswal (IFS: 1999), presently the Ministry’s Joint Secretary, has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Albania. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Sanjay Rana was appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco
Shri Sanjay Rana (IFS: 1996), currently the Ambassador of India to Bulgaria, has been appointed the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco. […]
Finance
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to launch NPS Vatsalya Scheme on Sep 18, 2024
In pursuance of the announcement in the Union Budget 2024-25, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the NPS Vatsalya scheme on September 18, 2024, in New Delhi. School children will also join the launch.
Foreign Relations
6th India-Uruguay Foreign Office Consultations
The 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Uruguay was held on 16 September 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Armenia & Malaysia
Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoS) visited Armenia and Malaysia from 9-15 September 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
Meeting of National Security Adviser with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of the BRICS NSA Meeting
National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, KC met Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Political Bureau and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, H.E.Mr. Wang Yi on 12 September 2024 in Saint Petersburg […]
Finance
Department of Economic Affairs notifies Foreign Exchange Rules
In pursuance of the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to simplify rules and regulations for Foreign Investments […]
Foreign Relations
India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The Government of India has extended humanitarian assistance to the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi, the Government and people of the Republic of Zambia, and Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to address the food deficit that has occurred due to severe drought caused by El Nino phenomenon. […]
Business
Auto component sector on road to reach $100 bn export target by 2030: Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that the auto component sector will reach the $100 billion export target by 2030 making the sector one of the largest job creators in the country. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri R. Ravindra appointed as next Ambassador of India to Iceland
Shri R. Ravindra (IFS:1999), presently Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at New York, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Iceland. […]
Finance
2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue held in Tokyo on 6th Sep, 2024
Mr. Atsushi Mimura, Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Japan, and Mr. Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India held the 2nd India-Japan Finance Dialogue in Tokyo on 6th September 2024 […]
General
Intellectual Property Awards 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is delighted to invite the applications for the Intellectual Property Awards 2024. […]
Business
Shri Piyush Goyal sets 500 mn tonnes domestic steel production target by 2034
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal during his address at the 5th edition of ISA Steel Conclave today in New Delhi set a target of 500 mn tonnes of steel production by 2034. […]
Exports
APEDA to promote alcoholic beverage exports
Exports in this segment to cross $1 billion export revenues.The global demand for Indian spirits is increasing, presenting an opportunity for growth. […]
Foreign Relations
PM’s meeting with PM of Singapore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore today. The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Parliament House by Prime Minister Wong. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan today, where he was warmly greeted by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the iconic Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan today. […]
Foreign Relations
PM arrives in Brunei on an Official Visit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan on an Official Visit today at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. […]
Foreign Relations
Joint Press Statement on Colombo Security Conclave
The Member States of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) signed the Charter and the MoU for the Establishment of the CSC Secretariat on 30 August 2024. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi to visit Brunei Darussalam & Singapore
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, is scheduled to visit Brunei Darussalam during 03-04 September 2024. […]
World
2nd round of India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw […]
General
PM’s Modi meeting with PM of Poland
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland in Warsaw today. […]
Foreign Relations
PM addresses the Indian Community in Poland
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at an event organized in his honor by the Indian community in Warsaw today. […]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs Minister of Nepal calls on PM Modi
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, H.E. Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, who is on an official visit to India at the invitation of the External Affairs Minister, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. […]
Defence
Foreign & Defence Ministers of Japan call on PM
H.E. Ms Yoko Kamikawa, Foreign Minister of Japan, and H.E. Mr Minoru Kihara, Defence Minister of Japan, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 19 August 2024. […]