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India to host SCO Tourism Ministers’ Meeting TMM
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Ministers’ Meeting (TMM) on 17th -18th March 2023 in Kashi (Varanasi), […]
Afghanistan
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First India-Central Asia JWG will be held in Afghanistan
In pursuance of the decisions made during the India-Central Asia Summit in 2022, India hosted the first India-Central Asia Joint Working Group on Afghanistan on 07 March 2023. […]
World
NSA Shri Ajit Doval visits Moscow
NSA Shri Ajit Doval visited Moscow from 07-09 February 2023. He participated at the 5th Multilateral Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils/National Security Advisers on Afghanistan on 08 February 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Netherland shares 75 years of bilateral relationship
The 11th India-Netherlands Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) were held on 19 December 2022 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Sanjay Verma […]
Foreign Relations
4th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held
India participated in the fourth Meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan which was held in Moscow […]
Foreign Relations
India delivers the 13th batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan
India has supplied Afghanistan the thirteenth batch of medical assistance consisting of essential medicines and medical/surgical items like Pediatric Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer mobile type with pediatric BP cuff, infusion pump, drip chamber set, electro cautery, nylon sutures etc […]
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India delivers the 10th batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan
India supplied the tenth batch of medical assistance as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian assistance. The same was handed over to the Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kabul. […]
Foreign Relations
FS Kwatra calls on Iran’s Deputy Minister on Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra spoke on phone today with H.E. Dr. Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. […]
Foreign Relations
Earthquake Relief Assistance for the people of Afghanistan
In the wake of the tragic earthquake that struck Afghanistan on June 22, 2022, causing massive destruction and loss of precious lives, the Government of India, as a true first responder, has dispatched 27 tons of emergency relief assistance in two flights for the people of Afghanistan.
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Foreign Relations
Deployment of a technical team in Embassy of India, Kabul
In order to closely monitor and coordinate the efforts of various stakeholders for the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and in continuation of our engagement with the Afghan people, an Indian technical team has reached Kabul today and has been deployed in our Embassy there.
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India has continued to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan: MEA
A team led by Joint Secretary (PAI), Ministry of External Affairs, is currently on a visit to Kabul to oversee the delivery operations of our humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary visited India
At the invitation of the External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade of Hungary H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó visited India on an official visit on 26-27 May 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
President of the European Commission visit to India
President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen is on an official visit to India from 24-25 April 2022. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom visit to India
The Rt Hon’ble Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is on an official visit to India from 21-22 April 2022, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Business
India’s sugar exports grow by 291% from 2013-14
Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time; Sugar exports rise by 64.90% from 2021-to 22 alone; Modi government’s policies are helping farmers increase their income by tapping global markets – Shri Piyush Goyal […]
Foreign Relations
1st Meeting of IMCG on Neighbouring Countries
The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) at the Secretary level was convened by Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla today. […]
Foreign Relations
India signs 13 FTAs with its trading partners
So far, India has signed 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with its trading partners, including the 3 agreements, namely India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA), India-UAE Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) signed during the last five years. […]
Foreign Relations
2 agreement between India and UNWFP to donate wheat to Afghanistan
The government of India and the United Nations World Food Program (UNWFP) signed the second ‘In-kind Contribution Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and WFP for the donation of the next batch of 10,000 MTs of wheat to the People of Afghanistan’. […]
Business
53rd IHGF Delhi Fair 2022 organized by EPCH
The 53rd edition of one of the world’s largest handicrafts fairs – the IHGF-Delhi fair will open to overseas buyers, buying and sourcing professionals as well as large domestic volume retail buyers on 30th March 2022 in India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. […]
Foreign Relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs visited India
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, H.E. Mr. Nikos Dendias paid an official visit to India on 22-23 March 2022. This was his first visit to India. […]
Foreign Relations
India to supply additional 50K MT wheat to Afghanistan
In response to appeals made by the United Nations for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, the Government of India has decided to gift 50,000 MT of wheat to the people of Afghanistan. The supply will be effected by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and transported from ICP Attari (India) to Jalalabad (Afghanistan) by Afghan transporters. […]
Foreign Relations
PM meets Afghanistan Sikh-Hindu Delegation
PM meets Afghanistan Sikh-Hindu Delegation; Delegates thank PM for supporting them in times of distress and making arrangements to bring them safely from Afghanistan to India […]
Foreign Relations
3T medicines reach Afghanistan
As part of our ongoing humanitarian assistance, India supplied the fourth batch of medical assistance consisting of 3 tons of essential life saving medicines to Afghanistan. The same was handed over to the Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kabul. […]
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India to supply 1M C19 Vaccines to Afghanistan
Today, India supplied the next batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine (COVAXIN) to Afghanistan. The same was handed over to the Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kabul. Another batch of additional 500,000 doses would be supplied in coming weeks. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi receives Heads of the National Security Councils of seven nations
The Heads of the National Security Councils of seven nations, who are in Delhi for the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan hosted today by National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, collectively called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after the completion of the Dialogue. […]
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India to hold regional dialogue on Afghanistan
India will host the “Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan” on 10 November 2021. The Dialogue will be held at the level of National Security Advisers / Secretaries of Security Councils and will be chaired by National Security Adviser, Shri Ajit Doval, K.C […]
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G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan
At the invitation of the Italian Presidency of the G-20, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the upcoming G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan on 12 October in virtual format. The Summit is being convened by the G20 Italian Presidency. […]
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Russian Security Council Sec visits India to discuss Afghanistan
At the invitation of National Security Adviser Shri Ajit K. Doval, KC, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, H.E. General Nikolay Patrushev is visiting India for High Level India-Russia Inter-Governmental Consultations on Afghanistan from 7-8 September 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
All Afghans should follow e-visa route
Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi and Russian President Putin discuss Afghan issue
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on the prevailing afghan issue […]
Foreign Relations
German Chancellor & PM Modi discuss Afghan Situation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with his German counterpart, Federal Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel on Afghanistan issues and other bilateral activities […]
World
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to visit India
U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, will visit India on 27 and 28 July 2021. […]
Foreign Relations
Cadets from Bhutan & Afghanistan win trophys
Jun 10: In an immaculately conducted award ceremony at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun on 09 June 2021, Junior […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA holds virtual fair on horticultural products
Second virtual trade fair by APEDA focussing on horticultural products commences; revokes encouraging global response […]
Foreign Relations
Election Commission of India conducts International Virtual Election Visitors Programme
CI hosts 2 day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021 on April 5-6, 2021; More than 100 delegates from 26 countries participate […]
Foreign Relations
Afghan FM Haneef Atmar visits India
H.E. Mohammad Haneef Atmar, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, successfully concluded an official visit to New Delhi […]
Foreign Relations
Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC & IARCSC, Afghanistan
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between Union Public Service Commission, India and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission, Afghanistan […]
Foreign Relations
Envoys of four nations present credentials to President of India
Envoys of four nations namely Afghanistan, Guyana, Dominican Republic and Fiji present credentials to President of India through video conference […]
Agriculture & Commodities
APEDA sees huge response from participants in its buyer/seller meet
First Virtual Trade Fair (VTF) organised by APEDA to boost exports potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during COVID19 pandemic drew huge response from participants, exporters and buyers from countries including India, UAE, Brazil, New Zealand and France […]
Foreign Relations
Maritime India Summit-2021 celebrates Chabahar Day
Chabahar Day was commemorated on the sidelines of the Second edition of International Maritime Summit-2021 and was attended by representatives from Afghanistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan […]
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PM suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses in regional space
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 9 Neighbouring Countries; Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement […]
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India to support construction of the Shatoot Dam in Afghanistan
A signing ceremony of the MoU for the construction of the Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam in Afghanistan took place between EAM Jaishankar and Afghan FM Hanif Atmar […]
Foreign Relations
Indian manufactured vaccines to neighboring & key partner countries on the go
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries. In response to these requests, and in keeping with India’s stated commitment to use India’s vaccine production and delivery capacity to help all of humanity fight the Covid pandemic […]
Foreign Relations
15 films compete for the Golden Peacock and other awards at 51st IFFI
51st International Film Festival of India has released the line-up of international movies for competition during the festival. The best of the feature-length fiction films from all over the world are selected to compete in the section. […]
Foreign Relations
Govt signs revised air services agreement of Philippines and Afghanistan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing the revised Air Services Agreement between India, Philippines, and Afghanistan […]
Foreign Relations
South Asian Forum on SDG discuss climate issues in the region
Fourth South Asia Forum on SDGs; Special High-Level Event on Disaster and Climate Resilience in South Asia; Minister of States for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai says South Asia needs to have a strong collaborative framework for cooperation to overcome disaster and public health challenges; It is the duty of all of us in the region to not only reduce our own disaster risks but also to promote regional cooperation and mutual help” -Shri Nityanand Rai […]
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India announces major commitments at Afghanistan Conference 2020
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference being organized in Geneva from 23-24 November 2020 over VTC. The Conference is co-hosted by the United Nations, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi attends 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State
20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held on November 10, 2020 (in Video Conference Format). The Meeting was chaired by the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation. […]
Foreign Relations
India condemns Kabul University
India strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack at Kabul University. India stands in solidarity with those who have lost their sons and daughters in this heinous act […]
Agriculture & Commodities
CSIR-IHBT makes history by introducing asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation in Indian Himalayan region
Due to efforts of CSIR constituent laboratory, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, a historical shift in farming practices is in the offing with farmers of the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh taking up cultivation of asafoetida (Heeng) […]