International

For the first time, India has set up its own pavilion, at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024, being held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, during May 13 – 15, 2024. The India Pavilion, set up by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, is one of the largest pavilions at …

The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana have been included in ‘UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register’.  This inclusion is a proud moment for India, a confirmation of the country’s rich literary heritage and cultural legacy. It signifies a step forward in global cultural preservation efforts, highlighting the importance of …

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited Chabahar, Iran on 13 May 2024 to witness the signing ceremony of Long-term Main Contract for the development of Shahid Beheshti Port Terminal, Chabahar. The contract was signed between India Port Global Limited (IPGL) and Ports and …

INS Kiltan arrived at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam on 12 May 24 and received a warm welcome by Vietnam People’s Navy and Indian Embassy. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet. This visit is poised to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between …

Two Indian Naval ships Delhi and Shakti under the command of R Adm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia as part of the Indian Navy’s Operational Deployment. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Malaysian Navy and the High Commission of India in …

The 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement) was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 7-9 May 2024 and was co-chaired by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India and Ms. Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & …

Secretary, Ministry of Mines Shri V L Kantha Rao today inaugurated the Registered Office of Khanij Bidesh India Ltd(KABIL) at Sansad Marg, New Delhi in presence of Senior officials of Ministry & KABIL. KABIL, a Joint Venture Company formed by NALCO, HCL and MECL, the CPSEs under the Ministry of …

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused NGO, honoured Sister Shoba Lonappan, Head Nurse, Female Surgery Ward at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur with the prestigious “Teach a Woman to Fish Award” on May 8, 2024. The Global award was presented to her at the 25th Anniversary Smile …

British Safety Council, one of the world’s most trusted leaders in health, safety, and environmental management has introduced Critical Risks Safety Audit for hazardous and high-risk business operations in India. The Critical Risks Safety Audit is a deep-dive assessment that aims to provide an in-depth examination of a high-risk organisation’s …

The 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan was held on 6th-7th May, 2024 in Leh, Ladakh. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Government of India, and Mr. Sonam Jamtsho, Director General, Department of …