Norway, Indian University Join Hands to Conduct Research on Science, Technology
“India and Norway can work jointly in scientific research to achieve sustainable development goals objectives,” said Arne Jan Flolo, Norway’s Consul General in Mumbai.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
Nationwide Rollout Of Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission By PM Modi On September 27
The PM-DHM supports Universal Health Coverage in an efficient, accessible, inclusive, affordable and safe manner through provision of a wide-range of data, information and infrastructure services, officials said Wednesday.
India, UAE to Sign Trade Pact by March 2022; Round-1 of CEPA Talks This Week
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun official discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which aims to boost bilateral trade and investment.
National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Launched by Shri Piyush Goyal
The portal as of today hosts approvals across 18 Central Departments & 9 States, another 14 Central depts & 5 states will be added by Dec’21
Telecom Department Initiates Telecom Reforms; Simplifies KYC Processes
As stated by Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Communications, recently, “Telecom Reforms aim to provide world class internet and tele-connectivity for the marginalised section.” In a major step towards achieving this objective, the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, issued a series of orders simplifying the KYC processes and thereby initiating the telecom reforms announced by the Cabinet on 15.09.2021.
eSanjeevani, Govt. of India’s Telemedicine Initiative, Completes 1.2 Crore Consultations
eSanjeevani, Government of India’s National Telemedicine Service, has completed 1.2 crore (120 lakh) consultations rapidly shaping into the country’s most popular and the largest telemedicine service. Currently the National Telemedicine Service is serving daily around 90,000 patients across the country signaling wide adoption by patients as well as doctors, and specialists across the country.
Neighbourhood to Get First Tranche as India Announces Resumption of Covid Vaccine Export
Health minister Mansukh Mandviya said, “In the 4th quarter, after completing our needs, we will produce more. Excess production will help in taking Vaccine Maitri forward. In the 4th quarter under the Vaccine Maitri, we will help the world and fulfill our responsibilities with the COVAX.”
Three Pilots Trained by India for Maldives National Defence Force
Indian High Commissioner to Maldives Sunjay Sudhir said India have been training pilots for helicopters and the Dornier aircrafts gifted to Maldives. Three pilots have returned to Maldives after completing their training, according to the high commissioner.
Over 28,300 Artisans and 1,49,422 Weavers Registered on the GeM Portal
In a move to provide enhanced market access to weavers and artisans, a drive has been initiated to onboard Weavers and artisans on the GeM portal so as to enable them sell their products directly to the Govt. Departments. This will increase participation from under-served seller groups such as artisans, weavers, micro entrepreneurs, women, tribal entrepreneurs and self-help groups working in Handloom and Handicrafts, who face challenges in accessing government markets.
Indo-Nepal Joint Military Training Exercise Surya Kiran Begins At Pithoragarh (Uk)
The 15th India-Nepal combined battalion level military training exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN’ commenced at Pithoragarh (UK) today and will continue till 03 October 2021. During the exercise, an Infantry Battalion each from the Indian Army and the Nepali Army will be training together to develop inter-operability and share their experience of counter terrorism operations and disaster relief operations.