Foreign Relations
1st India-Belarus Consular Dialogue
The first-ever India-Belarus Consular Dialogue was held on 28 June 2024 in Minsk. […]
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24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State
The 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State (SCO Summit) will be held on 04 July 2024 in Astana, under the presidency of Kazakhstan. […]
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Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit accredited as next High Commissioner of India to Montserrat
Dr. Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit (IFS: 2004), presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Montserrat, with residence in Port of Spain. […]
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INS Ranvir arrives at Chattogram, Bangladesh
Indian Naval Ship INS Ranvir, of the Eastern Fleet under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command arrived at Chattogram, Bangladesh on 29 Jun 24 as part of an Operational Deployment. […]
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Dr. S. Jaishankar’s official visit of Qatar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit the State of Qatar on 30 June 2024. […]
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FATF adopts Mutual Evaluation Report of India in its June 2024
India has achieved an outstanding outcome in the Mutual Evaluation conducted during 2023-24 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). […]
World
India & USA extend the Transitional Approach till June 30
On October 8, 2021, India and the United States joined 134 other members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework (including Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom) in reaching an agreement […]
World
India chairs its first meeting as Chair of Colombo Process
India chaired its first meeting as Chair of the Colombo Process at the Permanent Representative Level Meeting in Geneva on 28 June 2024, at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Headquarters. […]
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PM congratulates H.E. Mr. António Costa on his election as President
Prime Minister congratulates H.E Mr. António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council
June 28, 2024 […]
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1st India-Togo Foreign Office Consultations
The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Togo was held on 27-28 June 2024 in Lome, Republic of Togo. […]
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Ms. Manika Jain appointed as next Ambassador of India to Romania
Ms. Manika Jain appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Romania […]
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INS Sunayna enters Port Victoria, Seychelles
The deployment marks the sustained participation of an Indian Military Contingent in a military parade organized as part of Seychelles National Day since 1976. […]
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Indian Naval Ship Tabar reaches Egypt
As part of her ongoing deployment to Africa and Europe, the Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt for a goodwill visit from 27 to 30 Jun 24. […]
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MoU on debt restructuring between OCC & the Government of Sri Lanka
Following the approval by the IMF for the Extended Fund Facility (EFF Programme) for Sri Lanka on 20 March 2023 […]
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Paraguay joins ISA as 100th full member
Marks a significant milestone for the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as the Republic of Paraguay officially became its 100th full member. […]
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3rd India -Benin Foreign Office Consultations
The third round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Benin was held on 24-25 June 2024 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. […]
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PM receives a telephone call from President of Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the President of Kazakhstan H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today. […]
General
Passport Seva Divas 2024
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) commemorated the 12th Passport Seva Divas on 24 June 2024 to mark the enactment of the Passports Act on 24 June 1967. Coinciding with this, a 3-day Regional Passport Officers (RPO) Conference was organized on 22-24 June in Delhi. […]
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PM of Bangladesh calls on President
Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina called on President Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (22 June 2024). […]
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Shri Gopal Baglay concurrently accredited as next High Commissioner of India to Nauru
Shri Gopal Baglay (IFS: 1992), presently High Commissioner of India to Australia, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner to the Republic of Nauru, with residence in Canberra. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit UAE
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the UAE, today, on 23 June 2024. […]
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Shri Bishwadip Dey appointed as High Commissioner of India to Tanzania
Shri Bishwadip Dey (IFS: 2001) has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Republic of Tanzania. […]
General
PM inaugurates the new campus of Nalanda University
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the new campus of the Nalanda University near Rajgir, Bihar. On this occasion, he also planted a sapling of the Bodhi tree- an enduring symbol of Buddhist heritage and Indian spirituality, at the campus. […]
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INS Sunayna in Port of Victoria, Seychelles
INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on 15 Jun 24 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster. […]
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Review Meeting of the India-U.S. Initiative on iCET
India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Shri Ajit Doval and the United States (US) National Security Advisor (APNSA) H.E. Mr. Jake Sullivan chaired a review meeting of the India-U.S. […]
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US National Security Advisor Calls on PM Modi
US National Security Advisor, H.E. Mr. Jake Sullivan, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. […]
World
Signing of MoU between MEA and SBI
Signing of MoU between MEA and SBI for digital payment aggregation services by integration of SBIePay with eMigrate portal […]
Exports
India’s total exports estimated to grow at 10.25 % in May 2024
India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for May 2024* are estimated at USD 68.29 Billion, registering a positive growth of 10.25 percent vis-à-vis May 2023. […]
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PM’s meeting with Prime Minister of Japan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan today on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in Apulia, Italy. […]
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PM’s meeting with Prime Minister of Italy
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic today in Apulia, Italy. PM Meloni congratulated PM for his third consecutive term as Prime Minister. […]
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PM’s meeting with President of Ukraine
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on 14 June 2024 on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy. […]
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PM’s meeting with Prime Minister of UK
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, today. […]
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PM’s meeting with President of France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, today. […]
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PM’s statement of his visit to Italy for G7 Apulia Summit
At the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. […]
Exports
APEDA facilitates first Consignment of MD 2 Pineapples from India to UAE
n a significant stride for India’s fresh fruit export sector, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, facilitated the successful export of the first consignment of MD 2 variety pineapples to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) […]
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Japan India Maritime Exercise -2024
Indian Navy’s Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Yokosuka, Japan to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24). […]
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PM receives a congratulatory call from Sultan of Oman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a phone call today from His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik the Sultan of Oman. […]
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PM of Nepal Calls on President
The Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 10, 2024). […]
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President of Maldives calls on President
The President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 10, 2024). […]
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PM of Mauritius calls on President
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 10, 2024). […]
World
Vice president of Seychelles calls on President
The Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Ahmed Afif called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 10, 2024). […]
General
President Appoints Narendra Modi as PM; New Council of Ministers Announced
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the following members of the Union Council of Ministers:- […]
General
PM takes charge of the Prime Minister’s Office
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has taken charge of the Prime Minister’s Office today. […]
Foreign Relations
EAS & ARF Senior Officials Meeting in Vientiane
Secretary (East), Shri Jaideep Mazumdar, represented India at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials’ Meeting (EAS SOM) and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting (ARF SOM) on 7-8 June 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR […]
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Visit of leaders for the swearing-in ceremony of PM & Council of Ministers
The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers following the General Elections 2024 is scheduled on 09 June 2024. […]
General
India & Qatar hold first meeting of JTFI in New Delhi
In line with the vision of the leaderships of the Republic of India and the State of Qatar and to strengthen investment cooperation, the first meeting of the Joint Task Force on Investment (JTFI) between India and Qatar was convened today, in New Delhi, India. […]
Finance
Customs Exchange Rate Notification No. 40/2024
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a result of this determines the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, with effect from 7th June 2024, to import and export goods. […]
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India attends IPEF Ministerial meeting in Singapore
An Indian delegation led by the Secretary, of the Department of Commerce, Shri Sunil Barthwal participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial meeting held in Singapore on 6 June 2024. […]
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India Sends Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba
The Government of India is extending Humanitarian Assistance to the Government of the Republic of Cuba. A consignment of approx 90 tonnes of nine Made in India Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ( APIs) left Mundra port on 2 June 2024. […]
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Envoys of Seven Nations Present Credentials to President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Ecuador, United Kingdom, Kuwait, New Zealand, Guinea, Fiji, and China at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 31, 2024). […]