Bhutan’s Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme Launched in Partnership with India
Bhutan’s Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme Launched in Partnership with India
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Cabinet Approves Agreement Between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved anAgreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes.
FDI Inflows are An Endorsement of India’s Status As A Preferred Investment Destination Amongst Global Investors
Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country.
Farmers in India Getting Nation Wide Access of Market as Kisan Rails Carry 2.7 lakh Tonnes of Consignments
Indian Railways, with its pan-India network, forms an integral part of the government plan to raise incomes in farm sector by encouraging transportation by rail. Introduction of Kisan Rails have given farmers wide access of Indian markets. Kisan Rail have so far carried 2.7 lakh tonnes of consignment. Till now, 60 routes have been operationalised.
Engineering Exports Surge for Third Straight Month
Among 33 engineering goods categories, 30 in the global markets registered growth. In May 2021, the engineering goods share in total merchandise exports increased by 25.44%, as compared to an increase of 24.83% in April 2021 and 25.36% in March 2021. Between April and May, cumulative basis of growth stood at 25.23%.
Kochi PDP Complex The First Endeavor in the Country to Produce Niche Petrochemicals
The Kochi PDP complex marks the first major endeavour in the country, either in the public or private sector, to produce niche petrochemicals which are predominantly being imported now.
Pune-Based DRDO Facilities Develop Pilot Escape Path Clearance System for Combat Aircraft
The CSS provides safe passage by pre-weakening or severing the canopy (the transparent enclosure over the cockpit of fighter planes) to help the pilot escape in the shortest possible time. Pune-based DRDO facilities Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Material Research Laboratory (HEMRL) developed CSS for indigenous aircraft including LCA Tejas, HJT-36 and HTT-40.
Govt Electrifies 19 Villages In Siachen With Renewable Power, Takes Ladakh Closer To Carbon-Neutrality Goal
In a positive development, the Government has successfully electrified as many as 19 villages in Siachen, taking Ladakh closer to the milestone of achieving carbon neutrality, reports The Economic Times.
Charge Car on the Road — Delhi-Jaipur Stretch Could be India’s First e-Highway by Mid-2022
An electric highway or electric road recharges the batteries of vehicles driving on it. It is considered an energy-efficient option and helps in reducing carbon footprint.
UK Liaison Officer at Indian Navy Facility that Monitors Threats in Indian Ocean
The UK on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at a key Indian Navy centre that tracks shipping and monitors threats such as maritime terrorism and piracy in regional waters, joining countries such as the US, Australia, France and Japan that have a presence at the facility.