Welcome to the 30 November, 2021
edition of INDIA BULLETIN, presented by the Consulate General of India, Sydney
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Sydney Dialogue: PM Modi lists 5 'digital transitions' shaping India
Noting that India's digital revolution is rooted in its democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi listed out "Digital transitions shaping" the country, at the inaugural edition of The Sydney Dialogue. Prime Minister said that India is turning the challenges of the past into an opportunity to take a leap into the future.
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Australia announces new consulate and centre to boost tech ties with India
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia will establish a new consulate in Bengaluru and set up a centre of excellence for critical and emerging technology policy in India.
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Delhi Metro has now become the fourth largest network in the world to operate with driverless technology
Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Mr. Hardeep S. Puri said that with a massive driverless network of 96.7 kilometres, the Delhi Metro has now become the fourth largest network in the world to operate with driverless technology.
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Skoda plans to manufacture electric cars in India
Skoda Auto plans to locally manufacturing its electric cars in India. According to Mr. Thomas Schaefer, CEO, Skoda Auto, India will be a major market for green vehicles.
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Indian unicorns on an expansion spree, 150 unicorns by 2025
India has one of the fastest growing start-up ecosystems in the world, having added 36 unicorns in the past 12 months. India has seen a steady rise in the number of unicorns over the recent past.
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Accenture and Microsoft expand Project Amplify to support 10 startups and social enterprises in India
Accenture and Microsoft in India are supporting 10 start-ups that focus on social impact and sustainability, by helping them to scale their emerging solutions and business models.
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IBM chief bets big on India business
IBM Chairman and CEO Mr. Arvind Krishna said the company is planning to increase its R&D strength in India, including setting up more centres in smaller cities.
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India is working to make its forces self-reliant: PM Modi
India which became known as an importer of arms has now adopted the mantra of “Make in India, Make for the World" to turn the country self-reliant in the defence sector, according to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
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Export of gems, jewellery more than double in first 7 months in FY22: Minister Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said that India can emerge as the largest diamond trading hub in the world as the exports of gems and jewellery has doubled this financial year. The sector also contributes 7 per cent of India's total GDP.
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Apple investing significantly to grow its operations in India
Apple stated that it supports 1 million jobs in India directly and indirectly, and will invest significantly to develop its operations and engage with more local supplies.
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India economy growth to rebound strongly: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service in its latest report has projected that the economic growth in India will rebound strongly. It has pegged GDP growth for the nation at 9.3% and 7.9% in FY22 and FY23, respectively.
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India's healthcare sector attracted $12 billion in FDI since 2014
PM Modi said India exported more than 65 million doses of Covid vaccines to nearly 100 countries this year while speaking during the inaugural address of the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector.
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Over 125 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India
The cumulative number of Covid vaccine doses administered in India crossed 125 crore, according to Union Health Ministry.
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India Investment Grid: Click on the image above for Investment opportunities in Indian Manufacturing Sector
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An interactive session was organised in collaboration with Australia India Business Council and Australia India Travel and Tourism Council to promote India as a world class Wellness Tourism Destination.
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Check out the latest ediiton of
'INDIA PERSPECTIVES: THE FLAGSHIP MAGAZINE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA'
by clicking on the image above.
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