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PM to inaugurate ‘Kartavya Path’ and unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on 8th September

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Kartavya Path’ on 8th September, 2022 at 7 PM. It symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment. Prime Minister will also unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on the occasion. These steps are in line with Prime Minister’s second ‘Panch Pran’ for New India in Amrit Kaal: ‘remove any trace of colonial mindset’. Over the years, Rajpath and adjoining areas of the Central…

India – Bangladesh Joint Statement during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India

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1. H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, paid a State Visit to India from 05-08 September 2022 at the invitation of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi. During the visit, H.E. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy called on her. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s programme also includes…

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Healthcare sector in India is expected to reach a size of $50 billion by 2025

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Healthcare sector in India is expected to grow to reach a size of $50 billion by 2025. Addressing the 14th CII Global MedTech Summit titled “Seizing the Global Opportunity”, Dr Jitendra Singh said, under Prime Minister Modi, healthcare has become more focused on innovation and technology over the past two years and 80% of healthcare systems are aiming to increase…

To separately hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart

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Upon completion of his visit to Mongolia, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will leave for Japan on September 07, 2022 on a four-day official visit. The Raksha Mantri, along with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, will participate in the 2nd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in Tokyo on September 08, 2022. The Japanese side will be represented by Minister of Defence Mr Yasukazu Hamada and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Yoshimasa Hayashi. The 2+2 Dialogue will review bilateral cooperation across domains and chart out the way forward. India and Japan are…

Indian economy to comprise 30% of Global GDP in the next 20 years: Nirmala Sitharaman

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)’s India Ideas Summit 2022 was organised today at the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi. Focussed on the theme of Maximizing the Next 75 Years of US-India prosperity, the day saw senior ministers, policy makers, influential commentators and business leaders from India and the US deliberate and debate on strengthening business relations between India and the US. Following a traditional lamp lighting ceremony and plenary addresses at the on-ground event, India Ideas Summit 2022 was inaugurated by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance &…

Shri Goyal urges Indian Diaspora to use ODOP products for festivals and for gifting

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The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal has said that Indian Diaspora in the US are the true ambassadors of the philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (world is one family). He complimented the Indian community for their phenomenal value creation in the US and for giving back to India by contributing and supporting through partnerships, newer technologies and newer ideas. He said this while addressing the Community reception in San Francisco. Speaking about the initiative, ‘India-US startup SETU’ (supporting entrepreneurs…

Shri Piyush Goyal interacts with Venture Capitalists in San Francisco Bay Area

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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today interacted with the Venture Capitalists in San Francisco Bay Area. “Held an engaging interaction with venture capitalists in San Francisco Bay Area. Encouraged them for deeper engagements & greater partnerships with the vibrant Indian startup ecosystem”, the Minister tweeted about the meeting. He also encouraged them to consider mentorship of early-stage Indian startups to help them scale and succeed Shri Goyal also met with the CEO of Zscaler, Mr.  Jay Chaudhry in…

SETU to connect start-ups in India to US-based investors and start-up ecosystem leaders

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The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in the Bay Area of San Francisco. The initiative would connect start-ups in India to US-based investors and start-up ecosystem leaders with mentorship and assistance in various areas including funding, market access and commercialization.  The programme was launched at a luncheon interaction focused on specific issues related to start-up ecosystem in India. The meeting focused on ways to encourage domestic…

In aftermath of Cyrus Mistry’s death, Nitin Gadkari makes car seat belts mandatory

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Following the death of Cyrus Mistry in a car accident last Sunday, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari stated that seat belts will be mandatory for all passengers sitting in a vehicle. “It will now be mandatory for all the people sitting in the car to wear a seat belt,” the Union Minister said. “After the death of Cyrus Mistry, today the government has taken a big decision for the safety of the backseat passengers. A seat belt is required for the back seat,” Nitin Gadkari said.The…

Micro Focus announces five new charity partnerships in India

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Micro Focus has announced five new partnerships in India committed to achieving sustainable long-term impacts. The community-focused programmes aim to address climate change resilience, improve quality and equity in school education, and develop employability skills to enhance social mobility. As part of Micro Focus INSPIRE, the company-wide Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programme, the partnerships build on the company’s long-standing social responsibility commitments and further strengthen the company’s support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to help to achieve a more sustainable future for all. The latest charities…