India’s SJVN Pitches for More Hydropower Projects from Nepal
As part of India’s playbook of helping build a South Asia-focused energy security architecture, state-run hydropower generator SJVN Ltd has pitched for more hydropower projects from Nepal.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India, Italy Mull Joint Investment in Third Countries
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio co-chaired the twenty-first meeting of the Italy-India Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) together with the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Friday. At the meet India raised the issue of mutual recognition of CoWIN vaccine certificate and opening up of travel restrictions, longer duration of Business Visas and Portability of social security benefits of Indians working in Italy
Korea Celebrates the Indian Support in the Korean War
“Remembering India’s help and support as a friend, when we were in difficult times, is very important for us. We feel obligated to teach this to both countries’ young generations. History should be maintained, taught and properly promoted continuously for the next generation. We hope that more people get interested and study more about this point — the historical relation between Korea and India,” says Hwang Il-yong, Director of Korean Culture Centre India.
GIS Enabled Land Bank Gaining Popularity
The India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is a GIS-based portal – a one-stop repository of all industrial infrastructure-related information – connectivity, infra, natural resources & terrain, plot-level information on vacant plots, line of activity, and contact details. Currently, the IILB has approximately 4000 industrial parks mapped across an area of 5.5 lakh hectare of land, serving as a decision support system for investors scouting for land remotely
India Gifts Holy Relics of 17th Century Queen to Georgia
Jaishankar handed over the Holy Relic of St. Queen Ketevan to the Government and the people of Georgia at a ceremony in the presence of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili.
KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico; Files Applications in 40 Countries to Protect Brand “Khadi”
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recently secured trademark registrations in three countries – Bhutan, UAE and Mexico – a big stride towards protecting the identity of brand “Khadi” globally. Apart from these countries, KVIC’s trademark applications are pending in 40 countries across the world that include the USA, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil and others.
97 Lakh Households Get tap Water Supply in 5 Encephalitis Affected States in Just 22 Months
Translating the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s emphasis on providing clean tap water on priority to every household in Japanese Encephalitis – Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (JE-AES) affected areas, in a short span of 22 months, Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water supply to more than 97 lakh households in 61 JE-AES affectedpriority districts.
21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation
21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) was held on 09th July 2021 virtually. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Commerce & Industry Minister and Mr. Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy co-chaired the Session.
India Expands Mango Export Footprint to Newer Countries; GI Certified Fazil Mango Shipped to Bahrain
In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle eastcountries, a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported today to Bahrain.The consignment of Fazil mango was exported by APEDA registered DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazira group, Bahrain.
Golf Academy Started in Jammu and Kashmir, Game of Elite Open for Masses
“We have made golf accessible to the common man. It is no longer the game of the elite. Dream of inclusive society being realised. J&K is a powerhouse of sporting talent; UT administration is working diligently in creating a flourishing sports culture and providing the right platforms to budding sportspersons, ” said Manoj Sinha, LG of Jammu and Kashmir.