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India-Nepal Bilateral Consultative Group on Security
The Fourteenth Meeting of the India-Nepal Bilateral Consultative Group on Security Issues (BCGSI) was held in Bengaluru […]
SAARC
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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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KOSHI CORRIDOR POWER TRANSMISSION LINE complets
A ceremony was held on October 6, 2021 in Hile, Dhankuta, Nepal to mark the completion of construction of the 220 kV Double Circuit Koshi Corridor power transmission line (Inarwa-Basantpur-Baneshwar-Tumlingtar) and its handover to Nepal Electricity Authority. […]
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FS Shringla to visit Sri Lanka
At the invitation of the Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 02-05 October 2021. […]
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Envoys of Five Nations Present Credentials to President of India through Video Conference
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, accepted credentials from Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Iceland, Republic of The Gambia, Spain, Brunei Darussalam and Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka today (September 22, 2021) in a virtual ceremony. […]
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Munu Mahawar appointed as next High Commissioner to Maldives
Shri Munu Mahawar currently serving as the Honourable Ambassador to the Sultanate of Omn has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Maldives […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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9th OSM Meeting held between India and Nepal
India and Nepal held the 9th meeting of the Oversight Mechanism (OSM) in Kathmandu. The meeting was co-chaired by H. E. Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to Nepal and H.E. Mr. Bharat Raj Paudyal, Foreign Secretary, Government of Nepal. […]
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. […]
World
Sarang to Perform at MAKS Air Show in Russia
The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the IAF is all set to perform for the first time at the MAKS International Air Show held at Zhukovsky International Airport, Russia. […]
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PM congrats Nepal Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, to convey congratulations and best wishes for his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal and for winning the confidence vote in Parliament. […]
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PM Modi calls on Maldives President
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had a telephone conversation today. […]
Finance
Bhutan adapts BHIM-UPI
Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister of Bhutan Mr Lyonpo Namgay Tshering jointly launch BHIM–UPI in Bhutan […]
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Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
India and Nepal sign a Letter of Exchange (LoE) to the India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement (RSA) 2004; Cargoes in all categories of wagons that can carry freight on Indian Railways network within India can also now carry freight to and from Nepal. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Bhalia Wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka
Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat gets exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. […]
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India-Bangladesh Power Secretaries meet on Maitree power project
Secretary (Power) Govt of India met Secretary (Power) Govt of Bangladesh today through video conferencing for the issues related to 1320MW Maitree Power project […]
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India – Nepal to work on cross-border health issues
Cabinet approves MoU between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal […]
General
Chief of Airstaff visits Bangladesh
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff was invited by his counterpart Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force to review the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning Ceremony at Bangladesh Air Force Academy […]
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3rd India-Bhutan Development Cooperation talks held
3rd India – Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks were held virtually between Rahul Chhabra, Sec-ER, MEA and Mr. Kinga Singye, Foreign Sec, Royal Government of Bhutan […]
World
Bhutan launches TIWB programme in partnership with India
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan […]
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India and Bhutan sign MoU on Environment Cooperation
India and Bhutan today inked an MoU for developing cooperation between two countries in the area of environment. The MoU was signed by Minister of Environment, Prakash Javadekar and MFA Lyonpo Dr. Tandi Dorji. […]
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Indian Army supplies med equipment to nepal army
As part of its ‘Neighborhood First’ policy, medical equipment and supplies worth Nepali Rupees 28.80 Crores provided by the Indian Army were handed over to the Nepali Army […]
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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 […]
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India to support Maldives in Urban Development Activities
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Maldives on cooperation in the field of sustainable urban development […]
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
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations
PM delivers keynote address on the occasion of Vesak Global Celebrations; Calls for all those who believe in humanity to come together and defeat terror and radicalisation […]
Foreign Relations
Maldives gets a new Consulate General of India
Cabinet approves Opening of a Consulate General in Addu City to help augment India’s diplomatic presence in Maldives and make it commensurate with the existing and aspired level of engagement. […]
Foreign Relations
S. Balachandran appointed as Ambassador to Suriname
Shri S. Balachandran currently serving as the Consul General of India in Jaffna, Sri Lanka has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname […]
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PM Modi shares a call with Bhutan PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering. […]
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Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan
Project DANTAK completes 60 years in Bhutan constructing motorable roads and improving infrastructure, healthcare and education in the Kingdom […]
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India Bangla MoU on trade remedial measures approved
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bangladesh on the establishment of a framework of cooperation in the area of trade remedial measures […]
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Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with 30 kgs of heroin
In a joint intelligence-based operation with ATS Gujarat, a Pakistani boat ‘NUH’ has been apprehended by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Jakhau, Gujarat with 30 kgs of heroin. Eight Pakistani nationals have also been arrested from the boat. […]
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India & Sri Lankan Scientists to jointly work on a variety of research activities
Nine teams of scientists from India & Sri Lanka to research on subjects ranging from food technology to communications technology […]
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Maldives FM visits India to participate in Raisina Dialogue
H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives to participate in Raisina Dialogue and meet the External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on April 16, 2021 for discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest […]
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Bangladesh’s Shanti Ograsena Military Exercise culminates
4 nation MULTINATIONAL MILITARY EXERCISE SHANTIR OGROSENA CULMINATES IN BANGLADESH […]
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General MM Naravane, COAS proceeds on visit to Bangladesh
General MM Naravane, Chief of the Army Staff has proceeded on a visit to Bangladesh in the midst of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations and Exercise Shantir Ogrosena […]
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India-Sri Lanka Police Chiefs’ Dialogue held
The first delegation level virtual Police Chiefs’ Dialogue between the Police Chiefs of India and Sri Lanka was held today in an environment of positivity and trust […]
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India-Maldives hold JWG Meet on Counter Terrorism
Joint Press Release on First Meeting of India-Maldives Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-Radicalisation […]
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Sanjay Dhotre addressed the consultation meeting of E9 Education Ministers
Minister of State for Education addresses at consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Also present were reps of United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO […]
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Bangladesh’s Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 commenses
Multinational Military Exercise SHANTIR OGROSHENA 2021 (Front Runner of Peace) commenced with participation from Indian Army, Royal Bhutan Army, Sri Lankan Army and Bangladesh Army and observers from USA, UK, Turkey, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Singapore […]
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EAM Jaishankar attends 17th BIMSTEC meeting
The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, participated in the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting chaired by Sri Lanka, was held in virtual mode with the participation of all BIMSTEC Member States. […]
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India strengthen road infrastructure in Terai region of Nepal
Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to Nepal and Shri Basant Kumar Nembang, Hon’ble Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport jointly dedicated to the people of Nepal the Terai Roads built with Government of India grant assistance […]
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Indian Army gifts 1lac COVID-19 vaccines to Nepali Army
INDIAN ARMY GIFTS 100,000 COVID-19 VACCINE DOSES TO NEPALI ARMY Under the Government of India’s ‘Vaccine Maitri’ Initiative […]
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India to fund Cultural Heritage restoration works in Nepal
India to fund NRs 230 million for restoration and reconstruction of three Cultural Heritage projects in Sindhupalchowk: Works Awarded […]
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Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh: Highlights
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka for his visit to Bangladesh at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to celebrate the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation. […]
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organizes virtual buyer-seller-meet with Nepal for agri-exports
APEDA organizes virtual buyer-seller-meet with Nepal for harnessing and strengthening agri-exports potential […]
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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 […]