Foreign Relations
Petroleum Minister invites Global O&G & Energy Majors to Partner with India
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan invites Global Oil & Gas and Other Energy Majors to Partner India in its Multi-Pathway Energy Transition
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saudi arabia
Foreign Relations
Youth Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses Y20 Global Summit
Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses Y20 Global Summit, says galvanizing youth to fight Covid challenge is the need of the hour
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Foreign Relations
Saudi Arabia celebrates its 90th National Day
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the founder King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud. […]
Foreign Relations
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer
India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, as Observer, following the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) […]
Education
NSDC signs MOUs with 8 countries for vocational education and training.
The National Skill Development Corporation under the Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with 8 countries viz, Japan, UAE, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Russia, Finland and Morocco for cooperation in the field of vocational education and training. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Jalshakti Minister tals on Universal brotherhood & Collective wisdom at G20 meet
A virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture and Water Ministers held today was attended by G-20 Member countries and special invitees. […]
Corona Virus
Need to work together on problems resulting from COVID19: Labour Minister at Saudi led G20 Meet
We must continue working together to find solutions for common problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic : Shri Gangwar addressing G-20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meet
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Foreign Relations
Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia […]
Education
G20 Education Ministers to work on Education Continuity & Early Childhood Education
G20 Member Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Ensuring Education Continuity and Safety for all; G20 Education Ministers resolve to work together in the areas of Education Continuity, Early Childhood Education and Internationalization in Education […]
Finance
New Exchange Rates w.e.f. 4th September
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has determined the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies with effect from 4th September 2020 relating to imported and export goods. […]
Foreign Relations
Extraordinary G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting to strengthen International Cooperation Across Borders
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar participates in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting (Virtual) on Strengthening International Cooperation Across Borders […]
Finance
Currency Exchange Rates w.e.f 21 Aug 2020
Exchange Rates Notification No.80/2020-Customs (NT)
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World
Saudi Arabia proposes a mechanism to accelerate stability in Yemen
The Kingdom of SaudiArabia has proposed a mechanism to accelerate the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement to the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) […]
Foreign Relations
Data Must belong to the Sovereign Nation Concern: Ravishankar Prasad at G20 Meet
A virtual meeting of G20 Digital Economy Ministers hosted by Saudi Arabia which is holding the presidency of G20, took place today. Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology represented India during this virtual meeting. […]
Finance
3rd G20 FMs and CB Governors Meeting held under Saudi Arabian Presidency
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Saudi Arabian Presidency through Video Conferencing here today to discuss the global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19 pandemic crisis along with other G20 Finance Track priorities for the year 2020. […]
Foreign Relations
5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission
A record 5 lakh stranded Indians have returned safely to India under the Vande Bharat Mission(VBM). The VBM operations commenced on 7th May, 2020 and in less than two months 5,03,990 stranded Indians from 137 countries, including from remote areas, have returned to their homes. Considering that the initial target to bring stranded Indians with compelling reasons was only 2 lakh, this is a significant achievement. […]
Foreign Relations
Saudi Arabia suggested not to send Haj pilgrims from India
Union Minority Affairs Minister Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today informed that honouring the decision of the Saudi Arabia Government because of serious challenges of Corona pandemic and keeping in mind the health and well-being of the people, it has been decided that Muslims from India will not go to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj (1441 H/2020 AD). […]
Corona Virus
Saudi Arabia participates in Helsinki Policy forum to discuss intl policymaking for COVID19
Saudi Arabia participates in the Helsinki Policy Forum organized by the foreign minister of Finland to discuss the global policymaking to address COVID19 and other issues. The virtual event was participated by many officials from Gulf-MENA and Europe regions […]
World
Saudi Arabia pledges of $500 million to support Yemen
Saudi Arabia pledge $500 million to support the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan for 2020 and the Covid-19 response plans in Yemen. The pledge includes $300 million to United Nations agencies and $200 million to KSrelief […]
World
Saudi Arabia to give women more legal rights
The Ministry of Justice of Saudi Arabia intends to grant women more legal rights, especially with regard to marriage contracts. The move empowers women in the Kingdom and increases the opportunities the women get to choose their life partners […]
World
UNICEF and KSrelief cooperate on private sector funding
A Joint Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on private sector fundraising activities […]
World
Saudi Arabia’s Ithra goes online with Programmes and Activites
Saudi Arabia’s Ithra produces an academic and culturally enriching platform to provide over thirty on-line programs, activities, and courses on their web site […]
World
Saudi Arabia to host Pledging Event
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 2020 on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in partnership with the United Nations […]
Foreign Relations
India calls G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines and vaccines at affordable prices
India calls upon the G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices […]
Articles
The future of Education Technology during and post COVID19
Many institutions are moving towards seamless learning for their students. They are looking out for ways to use technology, not only as a medium of management but also as a medium for communication, execution and also for transportation […]