US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on November 5, 2018 announced that eight countries including India have been exempted from the US sanctions for buying Iranian oil. These nations include China, Japan, Italy, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey. The Read More …
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Seychelles issues world’s first ‘Blue Bond’
Indian Ocean archipelago Seychelles has raised $15 million by offering the world’s first blue bond. The objectives of this blue bond are to finance ocean-based projects, to expand its marine protected areas and boost its fisheries sector. Seychelles ’s economy Read More …
Maharashtra approved proposal to establish a maritime museum on board INS Viraat,
The Maharashtra State Cabinet on November 1, 2018 approved the proposal to establish a maritime museum on board INS Viraat. INS Viraat, which was commissioned by Navy in 1987 and was decommissioned in March 2017 is the world’s oldest aircraft carrier. The Read More …
India ranks 66 in Global Passport Index
According to the Global Passport Power Index, the Indian passport was ranked 66th in the world. Last year, India ranked 71 in the Global Passport Power Index, with a visa-free score of 51. The Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free access to Read More …
India was partner country at Videocittà 2018
India was partner country at Videocittà 2018, an event focussing on Virtual Reality, Video gaming, Animation, Film Making, etc. was organized along with Rome Film Festival and Mercato Internazionale dell’Audiovisivo (MIA) (the International Audio Visual Market). India’s participation at Videocittà Read More …
Changsha declaration on agricultural and rural development
In a bid to eliminate poverty and hunger, more than 20 countries have committed to the Changsha declaration on agricultural and rural development. The Changsha Declaration was announced at the end of a forum on international development cooperation in Changsha, China Read More …
India- Zimbabwe sign six agreements
During Vice President Shri Shri M Venkaiah Naidu’ Zimbabwe visit, around 6 agreements in various fields were signed on November 3, 2018 in areas including Mining, Visa waiver, Broadcasting and Culture. India will extend Line of credits of more than Read More …
INS Tarangini returns after “Lokayan 18” Vogage
The sail training ship of Indian Navy, INS Tarangini based at Kochi, returned after a seven month long “Lokayan 18” voyage at naval base, Kochi on 30 Oct 18. The ship was received by Rear Admiral RJ Nadkarni, VSM, Chief Read More …
Unnayan Banka wins Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management Award, 2018
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is an institutional member of Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) which is a non-profit association representing an international network of over Read More …
PM awarded the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize
The Seoul Peace Prize Committee has decided to confer the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in recognition of his dedication to improving international cooperation, raising global economic growth, accelerating the Human Development of the people Read More …
Expo Cihac in Mexico City
Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) lead a contingent of 45 exhibitors, representing various sectors of the construction industry like building materials, construction equipment, interior furnishing, manufacturing and marketing of ceramic vitrified tiles to Expo Cihacin Mexico City. Expo Cihac Read More …
Sushma Swaraj launches ‘India for Humanity’
Smt. Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister on October 9, 2018 launched ‘India for Humanity’ in a ceremony in New Delhi. It was attended by resident Heads of Mission and other members of the diplomatic corps, media and senior officers of Read More …
NITI Aayog and United Nations in India sign Sustainable Development Framework for 2018-2022
NITI Aayog and United Nations in India signed the Sustainable Development Framework for 2018-2022 at a function in New Delhi on September 28, 2018. The agreement is a reflection of the commitment and efforts made by India towards attaining the Read More …
Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal may have plateaued: study
By Dinesh C Sharma (Twitter handle: @dineshcsharma) New Delhi, September 28 : A new study has estimated the size of Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile to be lower than present estimates, attributing it to shortage of uranium. The study estimates that Read More …
PM Modi and Cochin Airport selected for ‘Champions of the Earth’ award
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as announced to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron for this year’s “Champions of the Earth” award. It is UN’s highest environmental honour. Both have been selected in the “Policy Leadership” Read More …