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Die & Mould India, the largest and most prestigious exhibition for the die and mould industry in India, is set to return with its 14th edition from April 21–24, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai. The exhibition is organised by TAGMA India (Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association), the country’s only association representing tool and die makers, and continues to be the most influential and comprehensive biennial platform for India’s tooling and mould-making ecosystem. With a strong legacy of 13 highly successful editions, Die & Mould India has firmly established itself as the flagship expo of the Indian die…

Official Mobile Application for Indian Visa: Su-Swagatam The Government of India has launched the “Su-Swagatam” Mobile Application to facilitate foreigners applying for Indian visas. The application provides the following visa-related services: Apply for visa: Regular Visa, e-Visa, and Visa-on-Arrival (while in home country). Access to frequently used e-FRRO services after arrival in India. Useful information on tourist destination, government agencies and other amenities in India. Registration of OCI card holders on Fast Track Immigration Trusted Travelers Programme (FTI-TTP) for faster, smoother and secure immigration clearance. Salient Features of the Su-Swagatam (Visit India) Mobile App A one-stop solution to all visa-related…

Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025 Scheduled To Be Held From 7-9 October, 2025 In Mumbai About Global Fintech Fest 2025 The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is the world’s largest and most influential fintech event. It is a global platform for thought leadership, innovation exchange, regulatory dialogue, and public-private collaboration. What began as a virtual initiative during the pandemic in 2020 has now become a defining space where the future of finance, digital public infrastructure, and emerging technologies are shaped collectively by global stakeholders. In a defining moment at GFF2024, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a landmark address that…

“Su-Swagatam” Mobile Application For Indian Visa. PUBLIC NOTICE The Indian Government has launched the mobile application ‘Su-Swagatam’ to facilitate procedures for foreign nationals wishing to travel to India. This application constitutes a one-stop solution to meet all the needs of foreigners visiting India. The services offered include: (a) Single access to Indian visa related services in India through e-FRRO (Extension of visa, visa conversion, exit permit, etc. in India); (b) Ability to check the progress of your visa application (e-Visa and standard visa) with ability to download the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), if approved; (c) Links to essential information regarding…

7Th August: National Handloom Day Handloom sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage. Handloom is an important source of livelihood in rural and semi-rural parts of our country. It is a sector that directly addresses women’s empowerment with over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being female. Rooted in nature, it has eco-friendly production processes with minimal requirement of capital and power, and provides inherent flexibility to innovate to meet changes in fashion trends and fast-changing customer preferences. Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular…

Latest Announcement On Indian Visa Decision regarding Visas of Pakistani nationals In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect. All existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals stand revoked with effect from 27 April 2025. Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will be valid only till 29 April 2025. All Pakistani nationals currently in India must leave India before the expiry of visas, as now amended. Indian nationals are strongly…

Signing and Exchange of Notes for Japan’s Grant Aid to India: “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship” On July 7, in New Delhi, H.E. Mr. Keiichi Ono, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to India, and Ms. Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, signed and exchanged notes concerning Japan’s grant aid to India for the “Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship,” with a maximum grant amount of 288 million Japanese yen. In India, a variety of initiatives, including administrative reform, are currently underway. To ensure their smooth and effective implementation,…

Conference on Battery and Critical Minerals Ecosystem The Embassy hosted “Conference on Battery and Critical Minerals Ecosystem” in New Delhi, India on July 2nd, 2025. The event was jointly organized by the Japanese Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The growing importance of stationery and EV batteries for achieving carbon neutrality is undeniable. However, both Japan and India face a significant challenge: heavy reliance on specific countries for battery cells, related materials, and mineral resources. While India is experiencing a surge in investment for battery cell manufacturing, diversifying…

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (Birc 2025). The Embassy of India in Brasília is pleased to share that the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF), in collaboration with APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, will be organizing the Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) on 30 and 31 October 2025 at the prestigious Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Widely regarded as a flagship event in India’s agri-export calendar, BIRC 2025 will bring together a wide spectrum of stakeholders from across the global rice value chain. The…

Asha Dialogue 2025 The International Day of Women in Diplomacy, the Embassy of Ireland hosted the ‘Asha Dialogue 2025’ to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Gender Championship from 1st July. The event was hosted in partnership with the Embassy of Slovenia, the outgoing Presidential Member State and with external partner Asha India Foundation. Asha India have been working in New Delhi’s slums since 1999 to provide access to education, essential medical care, as well as a wide range of other support and benefits to the capital’s urban communities. The Asha Dialogue is designed as a student’s debate to promote…