President Honors Teachers on Teachers’ Day, Calls for a Focus on Values and Holistic Development

New Delhi: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious National Awards on exceptional teachers from across the country at a ceremony held in New Delhi. These awards recognize educators who have made significant contributions to the field of education and have positively impacted the lives of students. In…

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Ayush National Exit Test (NExT) to Commence for 2021-22 Batch, Announces Union Minister

New Delhi:    Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav announced today that the National Exit Test (NExT) for Ayush will be implemented starting from the 2021-2022 academic batch. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Jadhav confirmed that the test will apply to students enrolled under the National Commission for Indian…

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Govt Launches Retail Sale of Onions at ₹35/kg to Control Food Inflation

New Delhi: In a significant move to curb food inflation and provide relief to consumers, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, today launched the retail sale of onions at ₹35 per kg. The minister flagged off mobile vans of the National Cooperative Consumer’s Federation…

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Sets Ambitious Target for Steel Industry, Calls for Decarbonization and Innovation

New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today outlined a bold vision for India’s steel industry at the 5th edition of the ISA Steel Conclave in New Delhi. During his address, the Minister set a target for India to achieve 500 million tonnes of steel production by 2034, emphasizing the critical role…

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PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Visit AEM, Strengthen Semiconductor Cooperation

Singapore: In a significant move to enhance collaboration in the semiconductor and electronics sector, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Lawrence Wong visited AEM, a leading Singapore-based company in the semiconductor industry. The visit highlighted both nations’ commitment to developing a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and fostering closer economic ties….

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First Consignment of Indian Pomegranates Exported to Australia, Showcased at Fine Food Australia 2024

Mumbai: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully facilitated the first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne, Australia. This landmark event underscores India’s growing capabilities in meeting global quality standards while opening new revenue streams for Indian farmers. The consignment, which weighed 1.1 metric tons and included 336 boxes…

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Indian Coast Guard Participates in 20th HACGAM, Strengthens Maritime Cooperation

Incheon, South Korea: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took part in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), held from September 3 to 4, 2024, in Incheon, South Korea. This significant forum brought together 23 member Coast Guard agencies to discuss critical maritime issues, including law enforcement, the safety and security of…

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MeitY Expands SAMRIDH Programme to Accelerate Indian Software Startups

New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is intensifying efforts to bolster India’s software product industry, with a focus on startups, through the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019. Several initiatives, including the Centre of Excellence, Technological Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) programme, and the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS),…

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Experts Convene at IIIT Delhi to Explore AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions

New Delhi: A diverse group of medical professionals, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders gathered at the iHub Anubhuti IIITD Foundation of Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi) for a day-long conference aimed at exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing healthcare. The conference, titled “AI in Healthcare: Bridging the Gap Between Medicine…

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National Seminar on Biomass Supply Chain Management Held in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: A one-day seminar titled “National Seminar on Biomass Supply Chain Management: Challenges, Opportunities, and Developments” was held today at the MGSIPA Complex in Chandigarh. The event aimed to address the critical challenges and opportunities surrounding the efficient management of biomass supply chains in India, a key component of the country’s transition to a circular bio-economy….

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