Foreign Relations
Visit of EAM to South Africa and Namibia
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) paid official visits to the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Namibia from 01-06 June 2023. […]
India
Delegations
PM Modi accepts invitation to address Joint Meeting of US Congress
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is honoured to accept the invitation to address the Joint Meeting of the United States Congress by Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House. […]
Education
NCGG completed training of 60th batch of civil servants
The 2–week 60th capacity building programme (CBP) for the civil servants of Bangladesh organised by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) concluded on 2nd June 2023. […]
World
India – EU Connectivity Conference
The Ministry of External Affairs, the EU Delegation to India, and the Asian Confluence jointly organized the India – EU Connectivity Conference in Meghalaya on 01 – 02 June 2023. […]
Business
VUCL Nepal signs MoU with NHPC in New Delhi
NHPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) in New Delhi today for the development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal. […]
Foreign Relations
PM of Nepal calls on the President
H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the Prime Minister of Nepal called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 1, 2023). […]
Defence
3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue
The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was held on 31 May 2023 in New Delhi. […]
Defence
27th meet of WMCC India-China Border Affairs
The 27th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 31st May 2023 in person in New Delhi. Joint Secretary (East Asia) from MEA led the Indian Delegation. […]
Foreign Relations
India – EU Global Gateway Conference
The Ministry of External Affairs, the EU Delegation to India and the Asian Confluence are jointly organizing the India – EU Connectivity Conference in Meghalaya on 01 – 02 June 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr S. Jaishankar to visit South Africa, Namibia
External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar (EAM) will pay official visits to the Republic of South Africa the Republic of Namibia from 01-06 June 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meets His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, who is on his maiden State visit to India from 29-31 May 2023, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today. […]
Foreign Relations
7th round FOC between India and Austria
The 7th round of FOC between India and Austria was held on 30 May 2023 in New Delhi, co-chaired by Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and Mr Gregor Koessler, Political Director, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Austria. […]
Defence
Second edition of bilateral exercise ‘Al Mohed Al Hindi 23’
The sea phase of the second edition of the bilateral exercise ‘Al Mohed Al Hindi 23’, between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force (RSNF) was held from 23 – 25 May 23 off Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. […]
Education
India and Singapore to create opportunities for lifelong learning
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is on a three-day visit to Singapore to strengthen existing ties and explore the possibility of widening the scope of bilateral engagement in education and skill development. […]
Foreign Relations
His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni to visit India
His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, will be visiting India on his maiden State visit from 29-31 May 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister of Nepal Visits to India
H.E. Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Prime Minister of Nepal will be on an official visit to India from 31 May 2023 to 03 June 2023 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Zambia Foreign Office Consultations
The third Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between India and Zambia were held in New Delhi on 25 May 2023. The Indian side was led by Shri Puneet R. Kundal, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa) and the Zambian side was led by Amb. Isabelle M.M. Lemba, […]
Foreign Relations
ADB & India sign $141.12 m loan for industrial development
The tax exemption on leave encashment of non-government salaried employees (in respect of the period of earned leave at his credit at the time of his retirement, whether on superannuation or otherwise) was earlier up to a limit of Rs.3 lakh only under section 10(10AA)(ii) of the Income-tax Act,1961(the Act). […]
Defence
Priyantha Perera, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy on official visit to India
VAdm Priyantha Perera, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy is on a five-day official visit to India from 23 – 27 May 23. […]
Technology
AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ puts India among top supercomputing league
The AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’, installed at C-DAC, Pune has been ranked 75th in the world. It was declared so in the 61st edition of the Top 500 Global Supercomputing List yesterday at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. […]
World
Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition 2023 in Malaysia
An Indian delegation, led by Additional Secretary (Defence Production) Shri T Natarajan, attended the 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 23) […]
Foreign Relations
Prime Minister Modi’s Australia Visit
Prime Minister, along with H.E. Mr. Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, addressed and interacted with a large gathering of Indian community members on 23 May 2023 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. […]
Foreign Relations
Piyush Goyal to inaugurate the 44th ISO COPOLCO Plenary
India is hosting the 44th edition of the coveted annual ISO COPOLCO Plenary from 23-26 May 2023 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Sh. Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the event. […]
Foreign Relations
NCGG commences 60th CBP for civil servants of Bangladesh
The 2-week Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for civil servants of Bangladesh (60th batch) was inaugurated at the NCGG campus, Mussoorie. Following the successful completion of the first phase of training […]
Foreign Relations
PM Modi meeting with the PM of New Zealand
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Chris Hipkins, Prime Minister of New Zealand on 22 May 2023 in Port Moresby, on the sidelines of the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) […]
World
Prime Minister’s Meeting with the President of France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France, on 20 May 2023 in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit. […]
Defence
17th meeting of India-US DPG in Washington DC
Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Dr Colin Kahl co-chaired the 17th meeting of India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) in Washington DC on May 17, 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
MoU between ICAI and The CA Maldives
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives). […]
Foreign Relations
India and EU commitment to work on WTO reforms
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for an Economy that Works for People, and the European Commissioner for Trade […]
Foreign Relations
Indian Naval Ships to Visit Cambodia
Indian Naval ships Delhi and Satpura, under the command of Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 14 May 23. […]
Foreign Relations
India and EFTA take further steps towards a new TEPA
Shri Piyush Goyal discusses modalities of engagement for working towards a comprehensive TEPA with EFTA representatives. Significant progress in taking forward the negotiations on India-EFTA TEPA […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh to visit Fiji
At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Fiji, Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS), Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh is on an official visit to Fiji on 15-16 May 2023. […]
World
Chief of the army staff proceeds on a visit to Egypt
General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) proceeded on a visit to Egypt from 16 to 17 May 2023. During the visit, the Army Chief will be meeting the Country’s senior military leadership where he will discuss avenues for further enhancing Indo-Egypt defence relations. […]
Foreign Relations
India-Indonesia bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti – 23
INS Kavaratti, indigenously designed & built ASW Corvette, arrived at Batam, Indonesia to participate in the 4th edition of India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise Samudra Shakti-23 from 14-19 May 23. […]
Foreign Relations
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the G7 Health Minister meeting
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the G7 Health Ministerial meeting on Global Health Architecture in Nagasaki, Japan today. […]
Foreign Relations
2nd G20 CWG meeting is to start in Bhubaneswar
The 2nd Culture Working Group Meeting is being organised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from 14th -17th May. The meeting will be attended by delegates from G20 members, guest nations, and several international organisations. […]
Foreign Relations
India-EU Trade Technology Council
The first Ministerial meeting of the India – EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) will be held in Brussels on 16 May 2023. The meeting will be co-chaired on the Indian side by the Ministers for External Affairs; […]
Defence
Indian naval ships visit Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Will consolidate the strong bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries, by strengthening maritime cooperation Part of Indian Navy deployment to ASEAN countries As part of the Indian Navy’s deployment to ASEAN countries […]
World
Dr Acquino Vimal appointed as Ambassador of India to Norway
Dr Acquino Vimal has been concurrently accredited as the Next High Commissioner of India to Norway […]
Defence
35th edition of indo-thai coordinated patrol (CORPAT)
The 35th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from 03 – 10 May 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
6th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment
India and Canada held the sixth Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment (MDTI) in Ottawa on May 8, 2023, co-chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles […]
Business
3 CBPs for civil servants of Maldives & Bangladesh
With the scaled-up activities of the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), three capacity-building programmes (CBPs) for the civil servants of Bangladesh (59th batch with 45 participants) and Maldives (22nd & 23rd batch with 50 participants) commenced at the Mussoorie campus. […]
Foreign Relations
3rd G20 DWG Meeting under Indian Presidency in Goa
The third meeting of the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) is being convened from 8 – 11 May 2023 in the vibrant state of Goa. […]
Foreign Relations
Piyush Goyal visits Canada for 6th India- Canada Dialogue
May 09: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal along […]
Foreign Relations
20% growth in India-UAE bilateral trade since CEPA
Sh. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and H.E Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade […]
World
ICG brings ten rescued fishermen from Maldivian waters
Ten Indian fishermen who were rescued from Maldivian waters were safely brought to Visakhapatnam by Indian Coast Guard on 06 May 2023. […]
Foreign Relations
Visit of Prime Minister to Paris, France
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accepted President H.E. Mr Emmanuel Macron’s invitation to attend this year’s Bastille Day Parade as Guest of Honour on 14 July 2023 in Paris. […]
World
PM Modi will be Guest of Honour at France’s Bastille Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be Guest of Honour at France’s Bastille Day celebrations on 14th July. […]
Foreign Relations
Diversifying and deepening India-U.S. trade and Ties
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Textiles and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal said that the India-U.S. partnership is the defining moment of the 21st century and reiterated […]
Foreign Relations
12th meet of the India-Russia JWG on Counter Terrorism
Secretary (West) Shri Sanjay Verma visited Moscow on 03-04 May 2023 for the 12th India-Russia JWG on Counter Terrorism and India-Russia bilateral consultations on UN and multilateral issues. […]