Mumbai: A fire broke out on the Indian Naval Ship Brahmaputra, a multi-role frigate, on the evening of 21 July 2024 while the vessel was undergoing refit at the Naval Dockyard (ND), Mumbai. The blaze was quickly brought under control by the ship’s crew, with crucial assistance from firefighters at the Naval Dockyard and other ships…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing of a significant ‘Letter of Intent’ today between the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency dedicated to supporting the world’s innovators and creators. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by a distinguished…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, takes a critical view of the Western approach to tackling climate change and calls for developing countries to adopt a localized perspective. The survey emphasizes that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy is inadequate and that developing…
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Inclusion and Development Department has revealed that as of March 31, 2023, women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 7.09% of the outstanding MSME credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks.
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aligned with the Government of India’s green initiative and the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have launched a pioneering project to test a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental…
New Delhi: India now boasts one of the largest unified electricity grids globally, with an impressive inter-regional transfer capacity of 1,18,740 megawatts (MW), according to the Economic Survey 2023-24. The survey was presented by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, in Parliament today. The country’s transmission systems have significantly expanded, reaching 4,85,544…
New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced the Scheme Guidelines for implementing ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The guidelines, notified on July 18, 2024, outline the framework for a comprehensive initiative aimed at boosting rooftop solar capacity across the country. With a substantial outlay of Rs…
Pune: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Pune have uncovered a new strain of lactic acid bacterium that could revolutionize the use of probiotics beyond the traditional dairy industry. The strain, named Streptococcus thermophilus MCC0200, has shown remarkable potential for broader probiotic applications, thanks to its unique genetic and functional properties. The research, conducted…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24 was presented today in the Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the pivotal role of the agriculture sector in India’s economy and the need for strategic investments to sustain growth and innovation.
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople, including women, who work with their hands and tools. The scheme offers various components such as recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and…
