India in Sudan (Embassy of India, Khartoum)

19/05/2026

SGCCI International Exhibition Calendar 2026-27

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) is one of India’s leading and most influential regional chambers of commerce, SGCCI Established in 1940 representing more than 14,500 direct members and over 150 trade and industry associations across diverse sectors. For over eight decades, SGCCI has played a significant role in promoting international trade, investment, industry collaboration, and global business partnerships while serving as a strong bridge between industry, government institutions, and international stakeholders.

SGCCI Exhibition Calendar 2026-27 comprises a series of prestigious national and international exhibitions, expos, summits, and business networking platforms covering diverse sectors.

International buyers, trade delegations, importers, distributors, investors, and industry representatives are invited to participate in these exhibitions and explore business, trade, investment, sourcing, and partnership opportunities with Indian industries.

SGCCI will provide hospitality support including accommodation, food, and local transportation for selected international buyer delegations during the exhibition period, subject to approval of the delegation profile by SGCCI.

For any further information, coordination, or buyer delegation support, kindly contact Ms. Mansi Patne (Mobile: +91 7861902586)

18/05/2026

e-India Perspectives Magazine

After the Covid induced hiatus, India Perspectives is back. This time with a new digital look.

The revamped e-magazine incorporates several features that make it contemporary, user-friendly, and aligned with the interests of its readership. Some of the major features include:

a) It is an e-magazine, published every two months, and available through dedicated mobile applications on iOS and Android, as well as on the India Perspectives website(www.indiaperspectives.com).

b) The magazine, mobile application, and website are now available in 17 languages. Sanskrit has been added as a new language. The other languages include English, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Pashto, Persian, Bahasa Indonesia, Sinhala, and Tamil.

c) Fortnightly, audio and video podcasts and a Children’s Corner featuring content for children, such as stories, comic strips, cultural crosswords, and puzzles, can also be accessed through the mobile application and the IP website.

d) We are also digitizing older issues of the magazine, which can be accessed through the archives section on the app and the website.

e) The magazine has social media handles on X (), Instagram (), YouTube (), Facebook (IndiaPerspectivesMEA), LinkedIn (india-perspectives), and Pinterest (IndiaPerspectives), where snackable content, such as reels, carousel posts, infographics, etc., showcasing diverse facets of India, is posted on a daily basis.
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The magazine is now available on the app and the website. It features articles on India’s leadership of the Global South and on climate action; celebrations of Indian festivals around the world; diaspora diaries featuring Shailesh Jejurikar; stories on innovation, fashion, and food; and articles on Gyan Bharatam, millets, Mission LiFE, India Stack, and Mithila art. The edition also includes inspirational content based on the journey of cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, along with write-ups on travel and tourism in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Additionally, it offers a quiz arcade comprising cross words and quizzes on Indian culture.

28/04/2026

Chandigarh University is offering the Ambassador Scholarship Scheme for international students (NON-SAARC countries) for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs for the Academic Year 2026–2027.

Key Benefits:
• Up to 50% scholarship on tuition fees for the entire course
• USD 800 Ambassador Scholarship (one-time, based on diplomat recommendation)
• USD 200 Early Bird Scholarship (apply before 31 May 2026)
• Available for a wide range of programs including Engineering, Business, IT, Media, Health Sciences, Law, and more

Eligibility:
• Minimum 50% marks in previous studies
• Open to international students applying through the Embassy
• Limited slots: 30 scholarships per country
Application Process:
1. Submit application with required documents
2. Receive Offer Letter
3. Pay admission confirmation fee (USD 300)
4. Get Acceptance Letter
5. Apply for visa and start your journey

Required Documents Include:
• Academic transcripts
• Passport/ID copy
• Certificates (if applicable)
• Gap certificate (if needed)

For full details, programs list, fee structure, and step-by-step guidance:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pOUUerFswVuNVwmijtztUSzozdpaikMq/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u-5FrHbd65LCYON71aslVkj-Arae0OMa/view?usp=sharing

23/04/2026

The India–Africa Business Dialogue and Exhibition is being scheduled from 29–31 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the margins of the forthcoming 4th India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV). The event is being organized in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.



The India–Africa Forum Summit, launched in 2008, serves as the principal platform for high-level political engagement between India and African countries. The upcoming Summit is expected to provide renewed strategic momentum to this partnership and align future cooperation with Africa’s Agenda 2063 and India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

The Business Dialogue and Exhibition is being organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the designated nodal agency for industry engagement alongside the Summit, in collaboration with other industry bodies and stakeholders.

India–Africa relations continue to deepen, with economic cooperation and private sector partnerships playing an increasingly central role. The Business Dialogue aims to further strengthen these ties by bringing together Ministers, senior government officials, policymakers and business leaders to explore opportunities across sectors such as Agriculture & Food Processing, Infrastructure, Energy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Digital Technologies, Skill Development, Financial Services and others.

The event will feature high-level plenary sessions, sector-focused discussions, B2B meetings and exhibitions, providing a comprehensive platform to foster partnerships and promote investment flows.

Interested delegates can confirm their participation by registering through the following link: https://cam.mycii.in/ORNew/Registration.html?EventId=E000074489&PT=1

Concept note: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuw4st0XXnB6UgP-wn5fAwPhSc1lO2rK/view?usp=sharing

08/04/2026

CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), invites applications for the ITEC Course: “Present and Future Automobile Fuels.”
Duration: 29 April – 05 May 2026 Venue: CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, India

The programme will provide a comprehensive overview of current automotive fuels, their quality specifications, and emission challenges. It will also introduce participants to new-generation fuels such as ethanol blends, hydrogen, biofuels, green diesel, and Bio-CNG, alongside electric and hybrid vehicle technologies. Lab demonstrations and pilot plant visits will be part of the training.
Designed for mid-career and senior-level professionals from ITEC partner countries, the course aims to strengthen international cooperation in sustainable mobility and energy transition.

Application: Interested applicants are required to apply online through the ITEC Portal (Upcoming Courses) at: https://www.itecgoi.in Applications must follow the prescribed ITEC guidelines and be submitted before the deadline.

India is a country which has always played a constructive role on the world stage. Our offer of development aid, our development model is not based on 'give and take', but is guided by the developmental requirements of partner countries. Our focus has always been on Capacity Building and Resource De...

30/03/2026

As the world prepares to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of Ayush has launched inspiring initiatives to promote holistic health, well-being, and preventive healthcare through Yoga.

On 13 March 2026, during the Yoga Mahotsay event marking the 100-day countdown to IDY, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) signed an MoU with Habuild Health Tech Private Limited. This collaboration brings to life the “100 Days Free Live Yoga Sessions” under the Yoga 365 campaign, encouraging mass participation and integrating Yoga into daily life.

Highlights of the initiative:
• 14-day structured Yoga practice challenges led by experts from MDNIY and Habuild Health Tech.
• Multiple slots during the 100-day period to maximize participation.
• Live sessions broadcast on the official YouTube channel of the Ministry of Ayush for global accessibility.
• Culmination in a large-scale online Yoga event on 27 May 2026, aiming for a World Record in the run-up to IDY 2026.
Let us join hands in embracing Yoga as a way of life and contribute to this global movement of health and harmony.

30/03/2026

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with ISRO and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA, DPA–4), invites applications for the ITEC Course: “Space Technologies for the Benefit of Mankind: Indo–African Perspective”

Duration: 27 April – 08 May 2026 Venue: Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi.

The program will be preceded by a Round Table with the Chairman of IN-SPACe, senior MEA officials, and Ambassadors from African countries. It aims to strengthen Indo–African cooperation in space technologies and support the aspirations of the newly established African Space Agency.

Application: Interested applicants are required to apply online through the ITEC Portal (Upcoming Courses) at: https://www.itecgoi.in/view_course_details?salt4=3OlXutPvCBYC8lQeOlgITA==

Applications must follow the prescribed ITEC guidelines and be submitted before the deadline.

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak!

Embassy of India in Sudan extends sincere greetings and best wishes on the holy occasion of Eid-al-Fitr. May this special day be a day of joy, celebration and bonding. May the Almighty bestows his blessings for wellness, peace, prosperity and progress upon everyone.

Have a Happy and Blessed Eid!

13/03/2026

Ministry of Ayush, Government of India is pleased to inform that the International Day of Yoga (IDY) has been observed globally every year on 21st June since its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, following the proposal by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India.

Over the years, IDY has evolved into a mass global movement, witnessing enthusiastic participation from Indian Missions/Posts abroad, foreign governments, institutions, and yoga practitioners across the world. The Prime Minister's Awards for Yoga were instituted to recognize and honour outstanding contributions towards the promotion and development of Yoga at national and international levels.

The Ministry of Ayush has uploaded the notification inviting applications for the Prime Minister's Awards for Yoga 2026 on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in).

12/03/2026

The Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) invites participation in the 17th PRINTPACK INDIA International Exhibition, scheduled to be held at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR, India, from 30 January to 03 February 2027.

The exhibition, spread over 100,000 SQM, will showcase a wide range of technologies and solutions including printing presses, in-press and post-press equipment, finishing and converting solutions, digital and signage technologies, packaging machinery and materials, corrugation, printing and publishing solutions, paper and paper products, logistics and transportation, measuring and testing equipment, and other related segments.

The previous 16th edition of PRINTPACK INDIA, held from 01–05 February 2025, witnessed participation from 565 companies from India and abroad and recorded over 141,000 business visitors. The event generated business enquiries worth approximately INR 3,428 crores and spot business deals worth about INR 1,475 crores, highlighting the growing strength of the Indian printing and packaging industry.

To facilitate overseas business visitors, IPAMA will provide complimentary airport pick-up and drop facilities as well as local transport between the hotel and the exhibition venue during the event. Additionally, up to two nights of complimentary hotel accommodation will be provided to the Leader of any business delegation consisting of 15 or more members.

Interested companies and trade bodies may consider visiting or participating in this important international exhibition.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Prashant Vats
Mobile: +91-9871999384
Email: [email protected]