Amazon India Now Allows Booking Train Tickets, Offers Cashback for Prime Members
To provide a facility for booking reserved train tickets on Amazon, Amazon India has collaborated with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
API Integration Between PM SVANidhi and SBI Portal Launched
This integration will facilitate seamless flow of data between the two portals i.e. PM SVANidhi Portal and SBI’s eMudra Portal in a secure environment and expedite the loan sanctioning and disbursement process, which will benefit the street vendors seeking working capital loan under the Scheme.
PLI Scheme to Herald A New Era in Mobile Phone and Electronic Components Manufacturing
Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology (MeitY) has approved 16 eligible applicants under the PLI Scheme.Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing notified on 1st April, 2020,extends an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (over base year) of goods under target segments that are manufactured in India to eligible companies, for a period of five years subsequent to the base year (FY2019-20).
India Offers Myanmar a $6 Billon Oil Refinery
The joint visit by foreign secretary Harsh Shringla and army chief MM Naravane saw the 2 countries discussing the possibility of building a petroleum refinery in Myanmar that will involve an investment of $ 6 billion.
Government Chalking Out A Plan for upgradation And Expansion of Zoos Across the Country in PPP Mode
Marking the celebration of Wildlife Week 2020 Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar today congratulated the country for the diverse wildlife and said that the government is working towards the upgradation and development of 160 Zoos in Public Private Partnership (PPP) across the country to encourage interaction between wildlife and humans, and help people observe and understand wildlife behaviour more closely.
MoHUA Joins Hands with Swiggy to Take Street Food Vendors Online Under PM SVANIDHI Scheme
As a part of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNibhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has entered into an MoU with Swiggy, the leading food ordering and delivery platform in India, to onboard street food vendors on its ecommerce platform, giving them online access to thousands of consumers and help these vendors grow their businesses.
India Exceeds WHO’s Covid-19 Tests Advisory by 6 Times
India has exceeded the 140 tests per day per million population for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recommendation by World Health Organization (WHO) by nearly six times, the Union ministry of health and family welfare said on Monday.
Army Chief, Foreign Secretary to Seal Shipping Agreement and Security Ties with Myanmar
Indian Army chief General MM Naravane and and foreign secretary Harsh Shringla will comprehensively review ties with Myanmarese leadership so that there is no discrepancy in the exchange of views, according to South Block officials.
India to Provide Debt Service Relief to Myanmar
India on Thursday reached out to Myanmar and agreed to provide debt service relief under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative and hoped that this would further help mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
India To Build Cancer Hospital, 22,000 Capacity Cricket Stadium In Maldives
India will build a 22,000 seater cricket stadium and 100-bedded cancer hospital in Hulhumale in accordance with the fund pledged to the country in 2019. To discuss these projects, Sanjay Sudhir (High Commissioner of India to Maldives) met Mohamed Jaish Ibrahim (Chariman of Maldives’ Housing Development Corporation Ltd) on Tuesday.