April 29, 2026

Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Economy Governance

The North East Venture Fund (NEVF)is Gaining Popularity Among Start-Ups and Young Entrepreneurs

The North East Venture Fund (NEVF), which is the first and the only dedicated Venture Fund for the North Eastern Region and was introduced by the Modi government, is gaining popularity among Start-Ups and young entrepreneurs. The Venture Fund Scheme launched by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) intended to promote growth of business ventures and skill development in the region.

By Kautilya / January 15, 2021
Governance

Best Managed Protected Areas in the Country to be Ranked and Awarded Every Year

Speaking at the event Shri Javadekar said that what other countries could not achieve, India has achieved and today has a thriving biodiversity. “70% of the global tiger population, 70% of asiatic lions and more than 60% of leopards population in India is a certificate of India’s thriving biodiversity ,as these big cats sit at the top of food chain and their growing numbers shows the well being of the whole ecosystem.”, said the Environment Minister.

By Kautilya / January 14, 2021
Governance

Now Indians Abroad can Renew International Driving Permit Online

The applicants will be required to pay Rs 2,000 as fee for this renewal of IPD. They need to submit the proof of valid driving licence, three copies of passport photographs, valid proof of nationality and proof of valid passport. They will also need to give the address at which the renewed IDP can be delivered where the person is staying.

By Kautilya / January 13, 2021
Diplomacy

Additional Coastal Radar Stations to be Completed by November 2021

“Post implementation of Phase-I and Phase-II of the chain of Static Sensors, the Indian coastline will be under the surveillance of 104 radar stations being one of the largest of such network,” the Defence Ministry said in its annual report. The contract with BEL was concluded on January 15, 2020 with a cost of ₹1,814.32 crore.

By Kautilya / January 12, 2021
Governance

Government Approves Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi in its meeting yesterday considered and approved the proposal of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. The scheme is approved with a total outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore (US$ 3.88 billion) upto the year 2037.

By Kautilya / January 11, 2021