India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India showcased its leadership in maritime security and reinforced its commitment to international cooperation during its participation in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria from April 14-16, 2026. A three-member Indian delegation, led by Additional Director General Anand Prakash Badola, represented the country at the international forum. The delegation presented India's best practices in safeguarding...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' conference 2026 was conducted from 14-17 Apr 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The four-day, apex-level conference served as a vital forum for a comprehensive review of the Navy's operational and materiel preparedness, infrastructure, logistics, and human resource initiatives, along with an assessment of the prevailing operational environment amidst the ongoing co...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A draft notification titled the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026, proposing amendments to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, has been prepared vide a public notice dated 8th April, 2026. The notification is placed on the website www.mca.gov.in for information of stakeholders for the purpose of public consultations. Suggestions/comments on the proposed amendments, along with brief justification, may be submit...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), IICA has commenced a One Week Induction Training Programme for Assistant Managers of IFSCA from 13th to 18th April 2026 at its campus in Manesar. The MoU, signed on 20th February 2026 at GIFT City, Gujarat, between Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & Chief Executive Officer, IICA, and Shri K. Rajaraman, Cha...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of the Government's commitment to Ease of Doing Business and trade facilitation for exporters, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has undertaken a series of targeted reforms to strengthen the functioning of Norms Committees (NCs) under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). These measures are aimed at improving turnaround time, enabling early approvals and enhancing transparency and predictability under the...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) and Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16th April 2026, to digitize the logistics landscape in Maharashtra by leveraging Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). This collaboration is expected to bring visibility to streamline logistics operations, foster greater coordination among state departments, and support decision-making processes throug...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Details FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 Year-wise no. of entities recognized as startups 36,400+ 55,200+ Year-wise no. of direct jobs created by recognized startups 3,66,870+ 4,99,400+ State / UT Entities recognized as startups as on 31st March 2026 Direct jobs created by startups as on 31st March 2026 Maharashtra 38,660+ 4,13,900+ Karnataka 22,600+ 2,46,000+ Uttar Pradesh 21,960+ 2,11,580+ Delhi 21,120+ 2,36,640+ Gu...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 3rd Session of the India-Norway Dialogue on Trade and Investment (DTI) was held in New Delhi on 16 April 2026. The session was co-chaired by Shri Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Ms Nina Christine Rør, Director General, Department of Trade Policy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Government of Norway. This was the first session of t...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In view of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and its continuing impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions, the Government has expanded the list of eligible destinations under RELIEF - Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). RELIEF was launched on 19 March 2026 as a targeted intervention to support India...
India, April 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The India-Austria Business Forum was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on the occasion of the visit of Federal Chancellor of Austria, H.E. Dr. Christian Stocker. Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Austria, H.E. Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, also participated in the forum. The Indian side was led by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal. The forum brought together senior government representatives,...