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DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies) of the Department of Commerce issues 56 final findings since April, 2021 in in Anti-Dumping (AD)/Countervailing Duties (CVD)/Safeguard (SG) investigations. 35 more investigations started since April, 2021 and many more are in pipeline. Introduction of self-certification to usher in a new regime of trade facilitation The duties recommended by…

Dr S. Somanath, new Chairman, ISRO calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and discusses status of “Gaganyaan” and other future Space missions Dr S. Somanath, who has taken over as the new Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge)…

Vice President calls for 75% voter turnout for making elections more inclusive Shri Venkaiah Naidu seeks consensus on simultaneous polls Lauds women voting more than men in 2019, first time in 70 years Suggests tech solutions to further enhance voting and credibility of election process Shri Naidu urges voters to judge contestants on merit Hails…

Coal Secretary Dr. Anil Kumar Jain Releases Coal Directory of India 2020-21 Coal Controller’s Organization, a subordinate office under the Ministry of Coal, released one of its flagship publications, the ‘Coal Directory of India 2020-21’ here today. The Statistical Publication was released by the Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Dr. Anil Kumar Jain at the Office of the…

  Ministry of Tourism celebrates the National Tourism Day by holding a virtual program under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Tourism is one of the largest employment generating sectors and plays a vital role in direct & indirect employment: Shri G Kishan Reddy Key Highlights Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched the digital booklet 75 incredible sites…

Shri Piyush Goyal reviews Fast Track Implementation of Infrastructure Projects through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal PMG portal facilitates resolution of bottlenecks in infrastructure projects with investments of more than ₹ 500 crores Presently, PMG is monitoring 1,351 under implementation projects with total anticipated investment of approximately INR 48.94 lakh crore 389 issues resolved…

CCI imposes penalty on maritime transport companies for indulging in cartelisation The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) passed a final order against four maritime transport companies namely Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (‘NYK Line’), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (‘K-Line’), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (‘MOL’) and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Company (‘NMCC’) for indulging in cartelisation in the…

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviews pandemic, other issues in his Lok Sabha constituency of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda in J&K District Collectors, SSPs, DDC Chairpersons of Kathua, Udhampur, Doda, Reasi, Kishtwar, and Ramban joined the review meeting Dr Jitendra Singh also received an update about the “Sansad Khel Spardha” programme or the Parliamentary Sports Competition Programme in…

India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world India exports gherkins worth USD 114 million from April-Oct 2021, while in 2020-21 exports exceeded USD 200 million India has emerged as the largest exporter of gherkins in the world. India has exported cucumber and gherkins to the tune of 1,23,846 Metric Tonnes…